Culture and spirituality in Calgary, Alberta
Closer to Home - Ee-Des-Spoom-Ooh-Soop
Offered by Closer to Home Community Services
In short
Ee-Des-Spoom-Ooh-Soop, which means the environment that gives the opportunity to guide our lives forward in a positive direction in the Blackfoot language, is a culturally based Indigenous Healing program for Indigenous parents and families.
- Hours
- Please see the program calendar
- Who it is for
- Families, Indigenous people; Indigenous, Family with children, Babies and toddlers (0-3), Children (4-12)
- What it helps with
- Help raising my kids, Help for my family, My culture and roots, Faith and spiritual practice
- Where
- 3507A 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T3E 0B6
- How to reach
- (403) 615-8598 · Website
- Last verified
- , by the organization
About this service
Ee-Des-Spoom-Ooh-Soop, which means the environment that gives the opportunity to guide our lives forward in a positive direction in the Blackfoot language, is a culturally based Indigenous Healing program for Indigenous parents and families.
The programs goal is to increase the involvement of Indigenous people in their individual and collective healing journey by providing an opportunity to gain knowledge, understanding and resources so that this journey becomes a self-perpetuating cycle of healing, wellness and cultural renewal at an individual and at a community level.
Teaching is delivered through a holistic approach, experiential activities and includes weekly Teaching and Healing Circles, one on one support with an Elder and family support and referrals, leading to empowerment, change and independence. Childcare is provided.
Who can use it?
Any; call to register
When is it open?
Closer to Home - Ee-Des-Spoom-Ooh-Soop is open Please see the program calendar.
How do I get in touch?
Call (403) 615-8598, or use the website.
Listed in Calgary, Alberta.
3507A 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T3E 0B6
3507A 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T3E 0B6Calgary, Alberta
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