
Kendaasawin: Bi-Monthly Retreats by Kateri Native Ministry of Ottawa
Kateri Native Ministry of Ottawa was founded in 2001. Under the pillars of healing and training, it provides safe, culturally appropriate places to meet, pray and heal within the context of an Indigenous-led Catholic community that respects and celebrates Indigenous ways of being church.

Council of Atikamekw of Manawan – Returning to Spirit
Reconciliation isn’t something that can be done alone. It takes people coming together with an intent to learn and understand. The Council of Atikamekw of Manawan recognizes the need for more context around the impact of residential schools and says its necessary to break intergenerational cycles and racist mentalities in their communities and surrounding areas.

Reviving Métis Traditions: Thames Bluewater Métis Council Annual Rendezvous
The Thames Bluewater Métis Council (TBWMC) is organizing the Annual Rendezvous, a traditional gathering that unites Métis citizens from the council's catchment area. The event celebrates and reconnects with Métis culture through worship, entertainment, food and knowledge sharing.

Indigenous-Led Reconciliation Workshops with Returning to Spirit
As the Indigenous populations in Winnipeg and surrounding areas continue to grow, it is important to improve understanding and relations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people. The workshops offered by Returning to Spirit provide a foundational step towards healing and reconciliation, and participants often discover how previously held behaviours, judgements and beliefs have kept them disempowered and disconnected.

New technology for the North Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre’s Sunwin Village
Through a grant provided by the IRF, the NBIFC was able to purchase computer stations and technology accessories for Sunwin Village, which residents can use to participate in learning opportunities or to upgrade their skills.






