Led by kīwetīn kā-nīpawit – Northwind Standing (Shylo T. Stevenson), wī cī tī zōn (Help Yourself) Wellbriety is a culturally grounded wellness program rooted in 12 Steps, offering support for those seeking a more balanced and “well” life—physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

The approach blends traditional healing practices with peer support, Elder teachings, ceremony, and connection to local resources. While this program follows the familiar 12 Steps of AA/NA, we are not an abstinence-based program. All relatives are welcome—whether you are sober, in recovery, or just beginning your healing journey.

We support balance and self-discovery through:

• Weekly Wellbriety Circle – Fridays, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
  Location: Culture Room, General Hospital, First Nations & Métis Health

• Attendance at traditional ceremonies, including round dances, sweat lodges, pipe ceremonies, sun/raindance singings, and more

• Smudge and Circle – Tuesdays, 6:45 PM to 8:15 PM
  Location: Indigenous Christian Fellowship Prayer Lodge
  Open to anyone in recovery or supporting someone on that path

• Daily Elder’s Meditations and updates shared via the group’s Facebook page

For more information, please visit our Mental Wellness & Culture page.

The Indigenous Youth Regalia-Making and Pow Wow Dance Club is a fun and welcoming place for Indigenous youth to learn about their culture and connect with others.

In this program, youth get to:

• Learn Pow Wow dance styles

• Make their own regalia, like moccasins, beadwork, and ribbon skirts or shirts

• Hear cultural teachings that support wellness, identity, and pride

Everyone is supported to design their regalia in their own way and to take part in Pow Wows when they feel ready.

The club is led by Jayda Delorme, with guidance from guest teachers and Knowledge Keepers who share teachings and traditions. The program provides nourishing snacks and a culturally grounded environment guided by respect, relational accountability, and care for all participants.

This club helps youth feel proud of who they are, build strong connections, and learn more about their culture through hands-on learning and community support.

For more information, please visit our Youth Wellness page.

In partnership with HMS Learning Through Equine, Roots to Wellness offers Healing on the Land with Horses—a program for Indigenous youth, Sixties Scoop survivors, and their families.

This program includes:

• Culturally guided counselling

• Horse-based healing activities

• Land-based healing, kayaking, and walk-and-talk counselling

It is led by Elder Angie McArthur-Delorme, counsellor Sophie (Littlechief) Carteri, and equine specialist Brittany Hodgson. Together, they create a safe and caring space where people can begin to heal.

Participants join in healing circles, group and one-on-one counselling, and cultural teachings. Everything happens outdoors, close to the land, with the support of horses. Horses help people feel calm, build trust, and connect with their feelings.

Healing on the Land with Horses helps survivors reconnect with their identity, culture, and the land. It supports healing for both individuals and families.

Funding for this program is primarily available through a generous gift from the National Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation of Canada.

To learn more, please visit our Mental Wellness & Culture page, and the HMS Learning through Equine website.