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Wellness & Support

Kanaka Bar Indian Band offers programs that promote balance, healing, cultural wellbeing, and emotional support for all members. Our focus is on creating safe, inclusive spaces where individuals and families can access wellness resources, participate in community activities, and strengthen their mental, emotional, and spiritual health.

We support wellness through cultural programming, workshops, one-on-one support, referrals, land-based activities, and community-driven healing initiatives.

Cultural Wellness & Healing

Honouring culture as a foundation of wellness.
Programs may include:

Supports & Activities:

Land-based healing (walks, sweats, gatherings)
Cultural workshops (drumming, beading, medicines)
Language activities
Seasonal ceremonies and community healing events
Traditional teachings with Elders
Wellness retreats & land-based camps

Emotional & Community Support

Confidential support for members navigating stress, hardship, grief, or life changes.

Supports Include:

One-on-one emotional support
Family support check-ins
Crisis support coordination
Referrals to mental health professionals
Peer support circles
Grief and loss support
Community healing gatherings
Help connecting to Health or Social Development programs

Crisis Contacts:

Indigenous Crisis Line: 1-855-242-3310
Kids Help Phone: https://kidshelpphone.ca/

Wellness Activities & Workshops

Community-based programs that support physical, emotional, and lifestyle wellness.

Activities May Include:

Fitness challenges & step challenges
Healthy eating / meal planning workshops
Diabetes prevention programs
Youth & adult wellness challenges
Financial literacy sessions
Stress management workshops
Community walks & outdoor activities
Seasonal wellness campaigns
Wellness newsletter highlights

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