424 Catherine Street, 2nd Floor Ottawa, ON K1R 5T8

Tel: (613) 741-5590 Fax: (613) 748-8311

         
 

Culture Program

 

Ahneen, Bonjour, Hello

The Culture Program continues to be the strong medicine wheel of our Centre.

When Minwaashin Lodge was founded in 1993 we were committed to providing a safe place where women could start on their healing journeys and a place where they could reclaim their Aboriginal identity. We needed our elders to help us to do that.

This past year has been a very busy and productive one for our lodge. . Some highlights of this year are as follows: Full Moon Ceremonies, Traditional Elder Speakers, Traditional Cooking, Bannock Doll Making, legends and storytelling, Tradition basket making, Tee Pee Teachings, Sweat Lodge Teachings, Beading workshops, Impacts of Addictions & Culture Paths to Living Addiction Free, New Beginnings - An Experience Thru Art Therapy... just to name a few.

Women of all ages come to our lodge to learn about their culture and identity. Many women are coming back to the circle and the drum. Women are gathering teachings, sacred items, stories and songs to put in their medicine bundles. It is our responsibility to keep the circle strong for our nations. We are the protectors of the water and Mother Earth. We are the life-givers and teachers for our next seven generations

We accept any woman wherever she is in her healing journey. We invite you to come sit with us in our lodge and start a good journey.

For further details, call the Cultural Program Coordinator at (613) 741-5590 ext. 224

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Programs & Services

Counselling Services
Culture Program
Employment & Training Readiness Program
Elder Guidance
Oshki Kizis Lodge -
Shelter for Women
and Children
Sacred Child Program
Spirit Movers and Fire Keepers Youth Program
Transitional Support Services
Two Spirit Program

 

 
Respecting Women and Children is Our CultureR

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