HEALING AND RECONCILIATION FOR COMMUNITIES AND FAMILIES
Ending a cycle of violence
It’s time to end the endemic of violence against Indigenous women and girls that has swept Canada for generations.
Indigenous women and girls have faced abuse, domestic violence, addiction issues and much more.
The victims of this cycle have often gone voiceless and unheard, and it’s time they had a platform.
Advocating for safe spaces for women and girls, the North Shore Mi’kmaq Tribal Council (NSMTC) is hosting 10 workshops in traditional language and ceremony throughout summer 2025. These workshops will focus on understanding the roots of violence in Indigenous communities, how to establish healthy relationships and boundaries, the long-term effects of violence, addiction, judicial issues, wellness and where to access resources.
The Indigenous Reconciliation Fund (IRF) is proud to provide funding to ensure such valuable initiatives remain accessible. These workshops will provide opportunities for Indigenous women and girls to connect with their culture while healing from trauma. This programming is integral to giving women the tools they need to end the cycle of abuse. They will help build resilience and help high-risk individuals process their experiences and cope in a healthy, sustainable way.
The workshops will be hosted in Eel Ground First Nation, who last year built a Women’s Shelter to house Indigenous women and girls experiencing domestic violence and abuse. Since then, many women have come forward to share their experiences, seek opportunities to heal further alongside those who understand their pain, and to receive support to step into the next stage of their lives.
Diocese of Saint John
