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In my Bachelor's of Indigenous Social Work, I wrote a research essay for the course "Indigenous Women's Studies and Gender Diversity". I believe, and the research I have done up to this point clearly shows, how the destruction of our matrilineal, family - centric and community-driven nations was a key strategy utilized by the colonial state to divide and conquer the Indigenous population of Turtle Island. The introduction of a patriarchal system and the "three c's of coloni

Healing is often seen as a straight line: from pain to recovery, from illness to health. Yet, many traditions teach us that healing is not linear but circular. The Medicine Wheel, a powerful symbol in Indigenous cultures, embodies this idea. It shows that healing moves in cycles, returning to the same points but at deeper levels. Understanding this circular path can transform how we approach our own healing journeys. Medicine Wheel made of stones on natural ground, symbolizin

It was almost two years ago when I started my Bachelor's of Indigenous Social Work at First Nations Technical Institute at the age of fifty-seven. At that time, I seemed to think that once I had adjusted to the school workload, I would be able to continue my practice, at least part-time. Early in my course load, I consciously decided to focus all my attention on what I was learning at school. The coursework I was engaged in, you see, was framed through a completely Indigenous

Everything is Energy When I talk about Energy Healing, I am referring to the natural, universal energy that is transferred through a practitioner to the person receiving the treatment to influence the systems within our own bodies. There are many different types of Energy healing systems out there, including various Reiki techniques and the use of crystal and plant medicine to heal through vibrational energy. Horse therapy is utilized for those who have experienced trauma; ev