

The communities need help to deal with their high levels of depression, anxiety, and general sense of malaise. Many cannot resolve their grief over the suicides of family and friends. Historic traumas from their loss of land, identity, children, livelihood, and independence have led to domestic violence and substance abuse.
"…problems are cured with a 'bandage' but real healing rarely takes place - the bandage keeps falling off…"
- First Nation community member
If you want to share your expertise to help First Nations rebuild their lives and communities, let us know. Can I help?
Community leaders try to help others, but need more training and a place to recover health themselves.
Families will benefit from working through losses and learning life skills.

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