THE RESILIENCY LODGE: UPDATES AND GROWTH

As NWAC breaks ground on our second resiliency lodge in New Brunswick, to be opened in spring of 2022, we continue to grow our program. The expansion of our resiliency lodges is one of the centrepieces of our action plan, announced in late May.

To move the expansion plan forward, this month, NWAC discussed with two of our Provincial and Territorial Member Associations (PTMAs) developing resiliency lodges in their provinces. These exciting discussions open up opportunities for more of these crucial healing programs to deliver in-person, Elder-led healing services to Indigenous women and gender-diverse people.

NWAC’s Resiliency Lodge in Chelsea, Quebec, also continues to offer robust online programs. In July, we offered 15 workshops with more than 450 participants and we continue to expand our offerings to meet the growing demand. We also continue to offer virtual Elder support services to provide accessible support and guidance to Indigenous women and gender-diverse people.

Every month, we are experiencing significant growth in resiliency lodge programs. As we grow, so does the demand. We look forward to providing more support to Indigenous women and gender-diverse people through the continued development of the resiliency lodge model.