Men’s and those who Identify as Men Circle-Monday’s 6-8pm- Indigenous Specific, First Nations (status and non status) Inuit, Metis Come join the Men’s circle to discuss what is on your mind and in your heart. Creating a circle of support for one another, learning culture, connecting, or reconnecting, singing, drumming, ceremony. A time to share and celebrate one another. Starting every circle with a smudge, a prayer and ending every evening with a talking circle.
Youth Circle- Indigenous Specific, First Nations (status and non status) Inuit, Metis- CHECK CALENDAR FOR DATES/TIMES/LOCATIONS
Come join the Youth to discuss what is on your mind and in your heart. Creating a circle of support for one another, learning culture, connecting, or reconnecting, singing, drumming, ceremony. A time to share and celebrate one another. Starting every circle with a smudge, a prayer and ending every evening with a talking circle.
Come join the Youth to discuss what is on your mind and in your heart. Creating a circle of support for one another, learning culture, connecting, or reconnecting, singing, drumming, ceremony. A time to share and celebrate one another. Starting every circle with a smudge, a prayer and ending every evening with a talking circle.
Acudetox Acupuncture- Ongoing 6- week rotations. Tuesday’s 6-7:30pm next rotation. Then 9-10:30am- 6-week program.Maximum 10 participants. MUST PRE-REGISTER. Indigenous Specific, First Nations (status and non status) Inuit, Metis-
Encouraging Community Wellness for Behavioral Health including Addictions, Mental Health, and Disaster & Emotional Trauma. The NADA Protocol is a non-verbal approach to healing. It is a standardized ear acupuncture and acupressure treatment that involves the gentle placement of up to 5 needles and/or seeds & beads into specific sites on each ear and sitting quietly, usually in a group setting, for 45 minutes. BENEFITS • Increased calmness, better sleep • Decrease in anxiety and agitation • Reduced cravings for alcohol and other drugs (including nicotine) • Relief from stress & trauma • Easier connection with counseling & other health & healing treatments Call (613) 281-7969 or email info@mashkiwiziimanidofoundation.com for information or to register. Next session start January 9th 2023
Encouraging Community Wellness for Behavioral Health including Addictions, Mental Health, and Disaster & Emotional Trauma. The NADA Protocol is a non-verbal approach to healing. It is a standardized ear acupuncture and acupressure treatment that involves the gentle placement of up to 5 needles and/or seeds & beads into specific sites on each ear and sitting quietly, usually in a group setting, for 45 minutes. BENEFITS • Increased calmness, better sleep • Decrease in anxiety and agitation • Reduced cravings for alcohol and other drugs (including nicotine) • Relief from stress & trauma • Easier connection with counseling & other health & healing treatments Call (613) 281-7969 or email info@mashkiwiziimanidofoundation.com for information or to register. Next session start January 9th 2023
Women’s and those who Identify as Women Circle-Thursday’s 6-8pm- Indigenous Specific, First Nations (status and non status) Inuit, Metis- Hybrid model-In person and zoom
Come join the Women’s Circle to discuss what is on your mind and in your heart. Creating a circle of support for one another, learning culture, connecting, or reconnecting, singing, drumming, ceremony. A time to share and celebrate one another. Starting every circle with a smudge, a prayer and ending every evening with a talking circle.
Come join the Women’s Circle to discuss what is on your mind and in your heart. Creating a circle of support for one another, learning culture, connecting, or reconnecting, singing, drumming, ceremony. A time to share and celebrate one another. Starting every circle with a smudge, a prayer and ending every evening with a talking circle.
Family Wellbeing Circle-Last Saturday of the Month-10am-2pm- In person Indigenous Specific, First Nations (status and non status) Inuit, Metis Come join the Family wellbeing Circle to discuss what is on your mind and in your heart. Creating a circle of support for one another, learning culture, connecting, or reconnecting, singing, drumming, crafting, ceremony. A time to share and celebrate one another. Starting every circle with a smudge, a prayer and ending every session with a talking circle
One on One and Group Counselling Services- Indigenous Specific, First Nations (status and non status) Inuit, Metis-
Qualified counsellors/therapists who use a traditional culture, ceremony, sacred medicines, holistic and clinical evidence-based approaches to meet clients where they are at with challenges in everyday life, anxiety, depression, relationships, addictions, mental health, emotional regulation, those who have experienced or have been impacted by the sixty’s scoop or residential school, intergenerational trauma, connection, or reconnection to culture, struggles with identity or lateral violence. We use approaches such as: traditional knowledge, teachings, sacred medicines, land based healing, crisis intervention, risk assessment, safety planning, acceptance and commitment therapy, narrative therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, motivational interviewing, PTSD, trauma and intergenerational trauma counselling, strength-based approach counselling.
Qualified counsellors/therapists who use a traditional culture, ceremony, sacred medicines, holistic and clinical evidence-based approaches to meet clients where they are at with challenges in everyday life, anxiety, depression, relationships, addictions, mental health, emotional regulation, those who have experienced or have been impacted by the sixty’s scoop or residential school, intergenerational trauma, connection, or reconnection to culture, struggles with identity or lateral violence. We use approaches such as: traditional knowledge, teachings, sacred medicines, land based healing, crisis intervention, risk assessment, safety planning, acceptance and commitment therapy, narrative therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, motivational interviewing, PTSD, trauma and intergenerational trauma counselling, strength-based approach counselling.
Seminars/Workshops- Check schedule for dates times and topics. Hybrid model- In person and zoom- Open to both Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Persons.
45-minute seminar/workshop on a different topic with a 15-minute question and answer period, from cultural awareness, terminology, treaties, lateral violence, reconciliation, Indigenous ways of life, identity. If there are topics you are interested in learning about, please submit your requests to info@mashkiwiziimanidofoundation.com
45-minute seminar/workshop on a different topic with a 15-minute question and answer period, from cultural awareness, terminology, treaties, lateral violence, reconciliation, Indigenous ways of life, identity. If there are topics you are interested in learning about, please submit your requests to info@mashkiwiziimanidofoundation.com
Kairos Blanket Exercise-Open to both Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Persons
The KAIROS Blanket Exercise is an experiential workshop that explores the nation-to-nation relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada. Blankets arranged on the floor represent land and participants are invited to step into the roles of First Nations, Inuit, and later Métis peoples. The workshop helps people to understand how the colonization of this land impacts those who were here long before settlers arrived. It engages people’s minds and hearts in understanding why the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples is often broken and how we can act together in learning the Truth before Reconciliation. To book a Kairos Blanket Exercise for your Business or organization Call (613) 281-7969 or email info@mashkiwiziimanidofoundation.com
The KAIROS Blanket Exercise is an experiential workshop that explores the nation-to-nation relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada. Blankets arranged on the floor represent land and participants are invited to step into the roles of First Nations, Inuit, and later Métis peoples. The workshop helps people to understand how the colonization of this land impacts those who were here long before settlers arrived. It engages people’s minds and hearts in understanding why the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples is often broken and how we can act together in learning the Truth before Reconciliation. To book a Kairos Blanket Exercise for your Business or organization Call (613) 281-7969 or email info@mashkiwiziimanidofoundation.com
Land Based Activities- Indigenous Specific, First Nations (status and non status) Inuit, Metis. Check schedule for dates times and topics. plant identification/harvesting, animal identification/trapping/harvesting, teachings, snow shoeing, tanning hides, healing on the land through ceremony- vision quest, sweat lodge, moon ceremonies, change of season ceremonies, feasting, retreats, workshops, canoeing and much more as the seasons change.
Ceremonies- Indigenous Specific, First Nations (status and non status) Inuit, Metis- Check schedule for dates times and topics. Please note as Ceremony is Sacred to Indigenous Peoples most will be closed as Indigenous Specific. However, some will be open by invitation to non-Indigenous Persons. Please ensure that the specific ceremony in question of attendance is listed as “OPEN” to non-Indigenous participants to respect the protocol, traditions, and sacredness of our culture. Vision Quest, Sweat Lodge, Full Moon ceremonies, Change of Season Ceremonies, Feasting, Naming ceremony, Circles, Pipe Ceremony, Letting go Ceremony, Sacred Fire, Fasting, etc. Learn what they are and participate in the ceremony, revitalization of culture and ceremony for the next generations.
Crafting- Indigenous Specific, First Nations (status and non status) Inuit, Metis- Check schedule for dates, times, and topics- NOTE: There may be opportunities for non-Indigenous participation. Please ensure that the specific event is listed as “OPEN” to non-Indigenous participants. Opportunities to learn or gather to make medicine pouches, beading, ribbon skirts, moccasins, talking sticks, wallets, purses, regalia, earrings etc.
Movie night featuring Indigenous films/documentaries- Check schedule for dates, times, and titles as not all showings will be suitable for all viewers. Advanced registration will be required. Open to both Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Persons
Come share an evening of entertainment, or education with us, other families, and community members. Everything from Disney to documentaries focusing on Indigenous Peoples and cultures.
Come share an evening of entertainment, or education with us, other families, and community members. Everything from Disney to documentaries focusing on Indigenous Peoples and cultures.
Full Moon Ceremonies: Indigenous Specific, First Nations (status and non status) Inuit, Metis- For Women and those who identify as female. Check schedules for times and locations closer to dates
January 6th, February 5th, March 7th, April 6th, May 5th, June 3rd
January 6th, February 5th, March 7th, April 6th, May 5th, June 3rd
Change of Season Ceremonies- Indigenous Specific, First Nations (status and non status) Inuit, Metis, Check schedules for times closer to dates.
March 18th – Spring Equinox Ceremony - June 24th - Summer Solstice Ceremony-
March 18th – Spring Equinox Ceremony - June 24th - Summer Solstice Ceremony-
The Red Road to Recovery provides opportunities for participants to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values to effectively live an Anishinaabe Miikan (Red Road to Recovery). Participants are provided with information during group sessions to increase their knowledge about the Red Road to Recovery, the Medicine Wheel, the 12 Principles for Women, Men and Youth, the Sunrise Ceremony Teaching, the Seven Grandfathers Gifts, and the Seven Stages of Life. While taking part in the program, participants will develop communication skills, as well as skills useful for self-examination of attitudes and values, and in their role in walking the Red Road.
Over ten weeks, participants meet in group for two hours over Zoom or in person with facilitators to learn new concepts (e.g. those mentioned above), along with complementary healing exercises. Time may be allotted during group for these exercises, but it is integral for participants to continue work outside of group independently, in order to continue their recovery journeys. Group norms and values will be established with participants during the first week and will address confidentiality and safety of sharing within group. Every new group is open for enrollment until the third week, after which the group will become closed for the privacy of participants.
Over ten weeks, participants meet in group for two hours over Zoom or in person with facilitators to learn new concepts (e.g. those mentioned above), along with complementary healing exercises. Time may be allotted during group for these exercises, but it is integral for participants to continue work outside of group independently, in order to continue their recovery journeys. Group norms and values will be established with participants during the first week and will address confidentiality and safety of sharing within group. Every new group is open for enrollment until the third week, after which the group will become closed for the privacy of participants.
Reconciliation Circles- Hybrid model- In person and zoom - Open to both Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Persons. CHECK CALENDAR FOR DATES AND TIMES
A group of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people gather, sit in circle, smudge, and talk. Topics like Indian residential schools, forgiveness from an Indigenous perspective, intergenerational trauma, and what reconciliation means to each person are discussed. Hearing the Truth and moving forward in Reconciliation. Each person will have opportunities to share uninterrupted as they hold the sacred feather. This group will be guided by the principles of the 7 sacred teachings- Love, Respect, Honesty, Bravery, Wisdom, Humility, and Truth. Those who cannot follow these principles will be asked to leave the circle. Absolutely NO abuse or lateral violence will be tolerated. This is a healing circle and a way for moving forward in a good way
A group of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people gather, sit in circle, smudge, and talk. Topics like Indian residential schools, forgiveness from an Indigenous perspective, intergenerational trauma, and what reconciliation means to each person are discussed. Hearing the Truth and moving forward in Reconciliation. Each person will have opportunities to share uninterrupted as they hold the sacred feather. This group will be guided by the principles of the 7 sacred teachings- Love, Respect, Honesty, Bravery, Wisdom, Humility, and Truth. Those who cannot follow these principles will be asked to leave the circle. Absolutely NO abuse or lateral violence will be tolerated. This is a healing circle and a way for moving forward in a good way
For further information, to register for programming, to donate time, items, knowledge or funding please contact the Mashkiwizii Manido Foundation (613) 281-7969 or email info@mashkiwiziimanidofoundation.com
