Niijkiwendidaa Anishnaabekwewag Services Circle

Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) is recognizing the importance of mental health supports, cultural reclamation and wellness for Indian Residential School Survivors (IRS) and their families.

Part 11 of ONWA's 13-part Wellness Video Series that focuses on themes of healing from grief and loss, family and connection, restoring safety, healthy coping and mental health strategies.

"Rattle Making Demonstration & Teachings | Creating Your Sacred Bundle"

Rattle Making Demonstration & Teachings | Creating Your Sacred Bundle Join Lindsey Lickers, ONWA's Community Safety Liaison and Oshkabewis, as she demonstrates the process of making a shaker/rattle from start to finish. Gain in...

We're Hiring!

https://ca.indeed.com/cmp/Niijkiwendidaa-Anishnaabekwewag-Services-Circle-1/jobs

Picture Reads:
"Niijkiwendidaa Anishnaabekwewag Services Circle
We're Hiring
Executive Director
Indigenous Women Experiencing Violence Support Counselor
Indigenous Healthy Babies Healthy Children Support Program Worker (Maternity Leave)"

Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) is recognizing the importance of mental health supports, cultural reclamation and wellness for Indian Residential School Survivors (IRS) and their families.

Part 10 of ONWA's 13-part Wellness Video Series that focuses on themes of healing from grief and loss, family and connection, restoring safety, healthy coping and mental health strategies.

"Drum Making Demonstration & Teachings | Creating Your Sacred Bundle"

Drum Making Demonstration & Teachings | Creating Your Sacred Bundle Join Lindsey Lickers, ONWA's Community Safety Liaison and Oshkabewis, as she demonstrates the process of making a drum from start to finish. Gain insights in...

Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) is launching the 3rd edition of the Photography Prize for Indigenous Youth 2024 organized by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). See below for more information!

"📷 Calling all Indigenous Youth (ages 18-35) Photographers! 📷
World Intellectual Property Organization is looking for 2024 Photography Prize entries focusing on Indigenous Peoples’ Ways of Healing and Well-Being: Honoring Our Ancestors’ Wisdom and Knowledge. 🌿 Capture the essence of your culture and traditions through your lens!
First Prize - $4,000 USD, Second Prize - $3,000 USD, Third Prize - $2,000 USD
Visit https://youth-prize.wipo.int/ for submission guidelines. Deadline: July 15, 2024. Spread the word and celebrate your heritage!"

📷 Calling all Indigenous Youth (ages 18-35) Photographers! 📷
World Intellectual Property Organization is looking for 2024 Photography Prize entries focusing on Indigenous Peoples’ Ways of Healing and Well-Being: Honoring Our Ancestors’ Wisdom and Knowledge. 🌿 Capture the essence of your culture and traditions through your lens!
First Prize - $4,000 USD, Second Prize - $3,000 USD, Third Prize - $2,000 USD
Visit https://youth-prize.wipo.int/ for submission guidelines. Deadline: July 15, 2024. Spread the word and celebrate your heritage!

"The Champions of Mental Health Campaign is a national education and awareness event that showcases the exceptional work done by community members and organizations to advance accessibility to equitable mental health and substance use health care across the country.

This link directs you to a document with shareable social media assets highlighting the Champions nominations."

CAMIMH Champions Social Media Assets CAMIMH 2024 Champions of Mental Health Social Media Assets Caption Photo/Graphic The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health is accepting nominations for the 2024 Champions of Mental Health Awards now! Nominate the people in your community who deserve to be recognized at www....

"The history of residential school burial sites is evidence of crimes against humanity that could in theory be prosecuted, the special interlocutor for missing children and unmarked burials says Kimberly Murray, a federally appointed official tasked with recommending a new framework for the treatment of these sites, outlines the conclusion in a report released Wednesday" (link to report below).
"The histories of the cemeteries that were located at former Indian residential school sites are evidence of genocide and mass human rights violations," says the report, titled Sites of Truth, Sites of Conscience."

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QxAYUtCztmu1o04-wJ9xZ50Qc77N3rNo/view

Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) is recognizing the importance of mental health supports, cultural reclamation and wellness for Indian Residential School Survivors (IRS) and their families.

Part 9 of ONWA's 13-part Wellness Video Series that focuses on themes of healing from grief and loss, family and connection, restoring safety, healthy coping and mental health strategies.

"Grief and Loss: We Can Turn to the Bundle | Creating Your Sacred Bundle"

Grief and Loss: We Can Turn to the Bundle | Creating Your Sacred Bundle Join Lindsey Lickers, ONWA's Community Safety Liaison and Oshkabewis, as she shares teachings on grief and loss. Learn how these emotions are stored in the b...

We will be closed this upcoming Monday, July 1st. Take care and we will see you Tuesday, July 2nd!

Text Reads:
"We are closed
Monday, July 1st

Re-open Tuesday, July 2nd
9:00AM-4:30PM"

https://www.beendigen.com/programs/talk4healing/
Talk4Healing Crisis Line: 1-888-200-9997

Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) is recognizing the importance of mental health supports, cultural reclamation and wellness for Indian Residential School Survivors (IRS) and their families.

Part 8 of ONWA's 13-part Wellness Video Series that focuses on themes of healing from grief and loss, family and connection, restoring safety, healthy coping and mental health strategies.

"Caring for a Scared Bundle | Creating Your Sacred Bundle"

Caring for a Scared Bundle | Creating Your Sacred Bundle Join Lindsey Lickers, ONWA's Community Safety Liaison and Oshkabewis, as she expands on what it means to be a carrier of a sacred bundle. Learn how this conn...

Please share!

Join our team!

Text Reads:

"Niijkiwendidaa Anishnaabekwewag Services Circle

We're Hiring

Executive Director
&
Indigenous Women Experiencing Violence Support Counselor"

http://www.niijki.com/join-our-team.html

https://ca.indeed.com/cmp/Niijkiwendidaa-Anishnaabekwewag-Services-Circle-1/jobs

Join our team!

Text Reads:

"Niijkiwendidaa Anishnaabekwewag Services Circle

We're Hiring

Executive Director
&
Indigenous Women Experiencing Violence Support Counselor"

http://www.niijki.com/join-our-team.html

https://ca.indeed.com/cmp/Niijkiwendidaa-Anishnaabekwewag-Services-Circle-1/jobs

Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) is recognizing the importance of mental health supports, cultural reclamation and wellness for Indian Residential School Survivors (IRS) and their families.

Part 7 of ONWA's 13-part Wellness Video Series that focuses on themes of healing from grief and loss, family and connection, restoring safety, healthy coping and mental health strategies.

"Grandmother's Water Meditation | Mini Meditation Series"

Grandmother's Water Meditation | Mini Meditation Series Join Amy Vanderzide in the third video of the Mini Meditation Series as she guides you through the Grandmother's Water Meditation exercise. Connect with the ...

Text Reads:

"Niijkiwendidaa Anishnaabekwewag Services Circle will be closed Monday, May 20th. We will re-open Tuesday, May 21st.

https://www.beendigen.com/programs/talk4healing/ "

Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) is recognizing the importance of mental health supports, cultural reclamation and wellness for Indian Residential School Survivors (IRS) and their families.

Part 6 of ONWA's 13-part Wellness Video Series that focuses on themes of healing from grief and loss, family and connection, restoring safety, healthy coping and mental health strategies.

"Shine Bright Meditation | Mini Meditation Series"

Shine Bright Meditation | Mini Meditation Series Join Amy Vanderzide in the final video of the Mini Meditation Series as she leads you through the Shine Bright Meditation exercise. Tap into your inner light...

Text Reads:

Niijkiwendidaa Anishnaabekwewag Services Circle

We're Hiring!

Executive Director
&
Indigenous Women Experiencing Violence Support Counselor"

https://ca.indeed.com/cmp/Niijkiwendidaa-Anishnaabekwewag-Services-Circle-1?from=mobviewjob&tk=1htq114cl2gu8009&fromjk=212f8b8b49bbc814&attributionid=mobvjcmp

http://www.niijki.com/join-our-team.html

"🌺🌝 The Flower Moon offers a gentle reminder to prioritize our mental well-being. 🍃💖 Let's use this time to cleanse our minds, recharge our spirits, and cultivate resilience. 🌱
Learn more, reflect on the teachings, and explore the mindfulness activities at: https://onwa.ca/post/mentalhealthweek2024 "

🌺🌝 The Flower Moon offers a gentle reminder to prioritize our mental well-being. 🍃💖 Let's use this time to cleanse our minds, recharge our spirits, and cultivate resilience. 🌱

Learn more, reflect on the teachings, and explore the mindfulness activities at: https://onwa.ca/post/mentalhealthweek2024

Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) is recognizing the importance of mental health supports, cultural reclamation and wellness for Indian Residential School Survivors (IRS) and their families.

Part 5 of ONWA's 13-part Wellness Video Series that focuses on themes of healing from grief and loss, family and connection, restoring safety, healthy coping and mental health strategies.

"Grandmother Moon Meditation | Mini Meditation Series"

Grandmother Moon Meditation | Mini Meditation Series Join Amy Vanderzide in the second video of the Mini Meditation Series as she walks you through the Grandmother Moon Meditation exercise. Connect with the soo...

Miigwech to all that participated in NASC's Mixed Media Art Installation for MMIWG2S Red Dress Day on May 6th.

Tomorrow is National Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirit Awareness Day. Comment below with suggestions for Local Indigenous Women's Crafters, Stores, Venders, etc!

Stop by Nogojiwanong Friendship Centre from 2PM-6PM and see our booth for the Red Dress Day Drop-in!

Join us May 6th (drop-in between 9:30-4:30) for a Red Dress Mixed Media Art Installation!

Text Reads:

Red Dress Mixed Media Art Installation

in recognition and honour of National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2Spirit Persons

When: May 6th (Drop-in between 9:30-4:30pm)
Where: Lower Level of Peterborough Square

Niijkiwendidaa Anishnaabekwewag Services Circle invites community members to view the Red Dress Installation, sign the Guest Book, and participate in a Collaborative Action piece!

Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) is recognizing the importance of mental health supports, cultural reclamation and wellness for Indian Residential School Survivors (IRS) and their families.
Part 4 of ONWA's 13-part Wellness Video Series that focuses on themes of healing from grief and loss, family and connection, restoring safety, healthy coping and mental health strategies.
"Community Safety Affirmation Deck | Mini Meditation Series"

Community Safety Affirmation Deck | Mini Meditation Series Join Amy Vanderzide in the first video of the Mini Meditation Series as she gives an overview of the Community Affirmation Deck. This deck, built by the Onta...

Join Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) in the Mocc Walk! The Mocc walk is an inclusive healthy exercise initiative intended to increase awareness about diabetes and support physical activity amongst Indigenous women and their families across Ontario.

See post for details on how to participate in this great initiative and have a chance at winning some great prizes!

onwa.ca/moccwalk

Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) is recognizing the importance of mental health supports, cultural reclamation and wellness for Indian Residential School Survivors (IRS) and their families.

Part 3 of ONWA's 13-part Wellness Video Series that focuses on themes of healing from grief and loss, family and connection, restoring safety, healthy coping and mental health strategies.

"Diffusing a Potentially Violent Situation | Restoring Safety: Protecting Body, Mind, & Spirit"

Diffusing a Potentially Violent Situation | Restoring Safety: Protecting Body, Mind, & Spirit Join Matt Richer as he explains practical methods to assess and potentially diffuse violent situations. Learn valuable skills to help manage and deescalate c...

Check out Kawartha Sexual Assault Centre's new Online Learn Hub!
https://kawarthasexualassaultcentre.com/learn-hub/

Join Niijkiwendidaa at Millennium Park on April 22nd for an Earth Day Event!

Picture reads:
"Clean up at Millennium Park
Earth Day Event
April 22, 2024 10AM-2PM
Light refreshments and supplies provided.
Free giveaways for participants!"

Dreamcatchers from today's Indigenous Healthy Babies Healthy Children Support Program group.

Chi-Miigwech to all that participated! If you are interested in joining this program please visit our website: http://www.niijki.com/indigenous-healthy-babies-healthy-children-support-program.html

Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) is recognizing the importance of mental health supports, cultural reclamation and wellness for Indian Residential School Survivors (IRS) and their families.

Part 2 of ONWA's 13-part Wellness Video Series that focuses on themes of healing from grief and loss, family and connection, restoring safety, healthy coping and mental health strategies.

"Understanding Anger & the Cycle of Escalation | Restoring Safety: Protecting Body, Mind, and Spirit"

Understanding Anger & the Cycle of Escalation | Restoring Safety: Protecting Body, Mind, and Spirit Join Matt as he discusses understanding anger and the cycle of escalation. Learn how to deescalate situations by staying calm, giving people space, and contr...

The Ontario Native Women's Association (ONWA) is recognizing the importance of mental health supports, cultural reclamation and wellness for Indian Residential School Survivors (IRS) and their families. ONWA is launching a 13-part Wellness video series from March 25th to April 5th with videos that focus on themes of healing from grief and loss, family and connection, restoring safety, healthy coping and ongoing mental health strategies.

https://www.onwa.ca/post/13-part-irs-wellness-series

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGFAFRXS24k&list=PLglECoax3u40jrFAq_LNPmFdb6pVSQ3ez&index=1

The Legacy of Residential Schools | Restoring Safety: Protecting Body, Mind, and Spirit Join Matt Richer in a heartfelt discussion about restoring safety in your life. Learn about how to protect your body, mind, and spirit. Trust your intuition ...

Register with Cheyanne in the Indigenous Healthy Babies Healthy Children Program to make your little one their own dreamcatcher!

Text Reads:

Dreamcatcher Workshop
Wednesday April 17th 12:30PM-3PM
In the group room at the Niijkiwendidaa office
360 George Street N, Suite 400

To Register:
Cheyanne: [email protected]
Cell: 249-353-2646
Indigenous Healthy Babies Healthy Children