Knowles Centre believes that Indigenous youth and their families have an inherent right to practice their culture and traditional healing methods to obtain holistic health and wellness. Through the Biimautaziiwin Indigenous Cultural Program, clients are assisted in their exploration of all aspects of Indigenous culture so they may develop and maintain self-esteem and self-identity.
The voluntary program is open to all children and youth receiving services from Knowles Centre but was established primarily for the 60 to 70 percent of clients who are of Indigenous descent. However, everyone is encouraged to participate and benefit from the teachings provided.
The program is presented through teaching circles, which are delivered at weekly circles and sweat lodge ceremonies according to clients' maturity levels rather than age. Overall, program teachings and activities focus on the Sacredness of Life and how this must be preserved.
Knowles Centre's Cultural Program Coordinator delivers the program in conjunction with various elders, traditional healers, and First Nation community members.
Biimautaziiwin Indigenous Cultural Program
Telephone: 204-339-1951
Fax: 204-334-4173
Email: groupcare@knowlescentre.org
2065 Henderson Highway
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R2G 1P7
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Knowles Centre Inc. acknowledges that we are gathered on Treaty 1 territory, the traditional territory of Anishinaabee, Cree, Anisininew, Dakota, and Dene People, and the homeland of the Métis Nation. With the spirit of reconciliation and decolonization, we seek to understand our place in history, and build alliances with Indigenous communities through education and collaboration.
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