Indigenous knowledge and traditional healing

Diane Longboat, Heidi Maracle & Cora-Lee Simon are members of CAMH Aboriginal Caucus and they offer some thoughts on the importance of building knowledge about Indigenous histories, cultures and resiliency for Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Canada.

June is a special time to consider the history, contributions, sacrifices, and strengths of our people across the country, coast to coast to coast; and to share the experience the diverse and rich cultural traditions and histories of First Nations, Inuit and Métis in Canada.

This is a brief introduction of one model of how peer support and traditional Indigenous healing can work together to enhance and expand the healing and wellness for people of indigenous heritage. It is meant to give people, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, a look at one way to support peers of Indigenous people using peer support. It is one way of opening up the lines of communication. It is not just meant for Indigenous people but for their allies as well. It allows everyone to connect and expand their horizons.

This resource was developed by Shkaabe Makwa at CAMH to uplift people's spirits during these unprecedented times.