GOOD LIFE
The Prevention & Healing Department focuses on the overall physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional health of our Cowessess citizens and their families. Our goal is to help our members heal & understand their trauma and to prevent intergenerational trauma for our future leaders.
Good Health Program
The Miyomahcihoiwn program will focus on the social aspect of supporting our members through group work, individual, and family building. These programs will include intensive programming, inner child and energy healing, support with sports and recreation, and cultural and land-based activities. We will also support our 2SLGBTQ+ family by providing social programming.
Contact Info
Maggie Quye
prevention@redbearlodge.ca
639-205-7257
Women’s Program
The Iskwêwak program will focus on healing, strengthening, and empowering our women and young girls. This program will provide education and social programming in areas of understanding our traditional roles, physical knowledge of the body, and ceremonies that celebrate our womanhood.
Contact Info
Maggie Quye
prevention@redbearlodge.ca
639-205-7257
Prenatal and Postnatal Program
The Ayâwâwasowin program will focus on providing traditional knowledge of birthing practices, proper nutrition, natural supplements, child development, and support with medical appointments. We will also provide mothers with a basket of goodies to kickstart their newborn’s journey.
Contact Info
Maggie Quye
prevention@redbearlodge.ca
639-205-7257
Men’s Program
The Nâpêwak program is focused on strengthening the spirit of every Nâpêw. To re-awaken the warrior spirit in each male by supporting their mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being. We provide programming to our Cowessess citizens and their families.
Services Offered
Contact Info
Coming soon!
The Home Fire program provides support in locating and/or sustaining suitable, healthy, affordable home fires for families and individuals at all capacities. The Home Fire program provides support on and off-reserve members.
Services Offered
Contact Info
Tiffany Boyd
tiffany.boyd@redbearlodge.ca
639-205-7186
The peyakoskân program consists of 2 sub-programs: ohpikinawasowin (Early Years) and ayâwâwasowin (prenatal and postnatal).
The peyakoskân program focuses on wellness growth for families and their children. Our mission is to focus on family support through programming and healing as they build confidence through voice and begin their healing journey as a whole or individually. Our services are provided individually or in a group setting, depending on what best suits the situation.
Services Offered
Contact Info
Danica Escobar
danica.escobar@redbearlodge.ca
639-205-7097
