Name: Keewatin Tribal Council
Address: 301-1440 Jack Blick Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3G 0L4
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Forum on Addictions	Keewatin Tribal Council declared a regional state of emergency in March 2023 due to system wide failures in public safety, health and infrastructure. To support discussions, KTC hosted a gathering of approximately 65 members from the Eleven Nations to address addictions issues in the communities. Culture and land based healing emerged as pivotal approaches, providing individuals with opportunities to engage in traditional practices and cultural teachings, fostering holistic healing and serving as a safe "space" for seeking assistance in strengthening community bonds. Revitalizing language programs and ceremonies would bolster cultural resilience, while employment and economic development initiatives could address underlying socio-economic factors contributing to addiction. /wcm-docs/docs/draft_ktc_forum_on_addictions_summary_report_feb092024_sage_solutions.pdf
Barren Lands First Nation Activities	The community of Barren Lands held a series of cultural, recreational and traditional activities to educate and keep youth engaged in community wellness that involved land based teachings in camping, hunting, fishing and animal tracking techniques, along with mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. The community also engaged in community based addiction workshops and facilitated a check stop program with an indigenous crime prevention company.
Bunibonibee Cree Nation	The Bunibonibee Health Department planned and facilitated inclusive on-the-land community wellness retreats for five groups of youth, three groups of family events, and one session specifically for men and women. These activities included traditional teachings on mental, emotional and spiritual wellness including land based knowledge sharing. The community also initiated planning on a wellness center that includes community engagement and planning sessions.
God's Lake First Nation	The "Buskeh Banoon" wellness center provided cultural traditional teachings and ceremonies for clients working on their wellness and recovery from addictions. This included art therapy, scheduled visits with elders and knowledge keepers, and recreational activities hosted within the center to support their wellness journeys.
Shamattawa First Nation	Shamattawa planned workshops in the community to address suicide, loss of life, trauma, and self care. The workshops were delivered by guest speakers and elders from the community and was open for all to attend. Approximately 150 community members attended and were provided with refreshments and entertainment.
Tataskwayak Cree Nation	The community of Tataskwayak Cree Nation is working with KTC staff to develop and implement a community wellness plan to address and enhance community safety and well-being.
York Factory First Nation	York Factory organized an accessible recreational event for youth aged 11-13 to promote physical health and mental well-being. Organizers recruited event staff to provide additional coaching in teamwork, leadership and personal development for the youth participating. The event included engagement with the community by introducing the youth participants, an awards ceremony and community feast.

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