Education and training in Calgary, Alberta
Hull Services - Braiding the Sweetgrass
Offered by Hull Services Main Campus
In short
Braiding the Sweetgrass is a program supporting Indigenous families in Calgary to help prevent the transmission of intergenerational trauma to their children and future generations.
- Who it is for
- Children, Youth, Families, Indigenous people; Youth, Indigenous, Family with children, Children (4-12), Youth (13-24)
- What it helps with
- Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Skills for work, Help for my family, My culture and roots, Faith and spiritual practice, Making my own choices, A safe place to sleep tonight
- Where
- 2266 Woodpark Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2W
- How to reach
- (403) 207-2533 · Website
- Last verified
- , by the organization
About this service
Braiding the Sweetgrass is a program supporting Indigenous families in Calgary to help prevent the transmission of intergenerational trauma to their children and future generations. Participating families are guided on their healing journey through a blending of traditional Indigenous and Western ways of knowing. Referrals are open to Indigenous families in the Calgary community.
Program activities include two groups per month, home visits, cultural ceremonies, social gatherings, and Elder support. This program works with urban Indigenous families with children (Grade 1 to Grade 12), their parents and siblings who are:
- Searching for information and/or a connection to Indigenous culture.
- Open to gaining knowledge about Intergenerational trauma and its impacts on Indigenous families.
- Wanting to establish better community connections and gain a support network.
- Not experiencing acute crisis, (i.e., domestic violence, active addictions, child abuse, homelessness) at the time of intake.
Who can use it?
Urban Indigenous families with children in grade 1-12
How do I get in touch?
Call (403) 207-2533, or use the website.
Listed in Calgary, Alberta.
2266 Woodpark Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2W
2266 Woodpark Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2WCalgary, Alberta
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