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Here is a list of Links to other websites that are doing masculinities work:

 

Constructive and written support:
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Indigenous Fatherhood Program Scan in Canada: 
http://www.fira.ca/cms/documents/215/Aboriginal_Father_Involvement_Programs_National_Scan_Scan.pdf

 

BRITISH COLUMBIA:

 

Hazelton Youth Healing Lodge

c/o Gitksan wet’suwet’en Education Society

The Lodge has room for six residents that runs on a continuous intake basis.  The program primarily focuses on probation youth who are at risk of becoming permanent wards of the penal system. 

The Lodge is a strictly male facility for boys ranging from 13-18 years of age.

This is a program that works with male aboriginal youth who are on probation, but also works with non-aboriginal peoples as well. The program aims to teach youth effective ways of dealing with their personal problems rather than turning to crime and/or alcohol and drug abuse.

P.O. Box 418

Hazelton, BC

V0J 1Y0

Margery McRae, Administrator

Ph:  (250) 842-2150

Fax:  (250) 842-5230

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Website: http://www.gwes.ca/YHL/yhlindex.htm

 

Warriors Against Violence Society

The Warriors Against Violence Society is committed to helping First Nations families unlearn abusive and violent behaviors and reclaim their traditional values of equality, honor and respect for themselves and others. WAV began as a program for assaultive aboriginal men. Today, there are services for men, women, families and youth.

The men’s groups meet on Thursdays at 6:30 pm at Kiwassa Neighbourhood House located at 2425 Oxford Street, Vancouver.  There are also co-ed groups that meet every Monday at the same time and location

Youth meet Mondays and Wednesdays and the groups are co-ed. They model the adult program and their session workshops are about anger, recognizing personal triggers (both physical and emotional) and knowing what to do when those triggers hit (e.g. taking a time out, going for a walk and coming back when both parties have cooled down to discuss the issue).

 

Kiwassa Neighbourhood House

2425 Oxford Street

Vancouver, BC

V5K 1M7

Ph: (604) 255-3240

Alternate phone number (for more information on youth programs): Margaret at (604) 442 - 5336

Website: http://www.wavbc.com/

 

 

SASKATCHEWAN:

 

White Raven Healing Centre

The goal of the White Raven Healing Centre is to address the legacy of intergenerational trauma in the eleven First Nations communities that it serves. To accomplish this objective, the Centre provides mental health and counseling services for men, women, youth, children and elders that focus on addictions, past traumatic experiences and their impacts, the residential school experience, and family violence. 

The Centre uses a combination of western and traditional perspectives in the delivery of its programs.  The delivery methodologies include sharing circles, individual counseling, family counseling, and training workshops.    Each quarter, the have AA meetings. Addictions workers and counsellors are on site.

Phone:  1 (306) 332-2608

Fax:  (306) 332-2655

http://fhqtc.com/white-raven-healing-centre/

 

John Howard Society of Saskatoon  - Str8 Up Program

The John Howard Society of Saskatchewan is an independent voluntary organization composed of citizens who accept responsibility for understanding and dealing with the problems of crime and the criminal justice system in a creative, humane and progressive manner. The Society fulfils this responsibility through reform advocacy, direct service and public education.

The “Str8 Up Program” isfor people who want to exit the gang life. There is no age limit, but participants are generally over 18 years of age.  To enter the program, individuals must be willing to drop their colors, deal with their addiction(s), be honest, be humble, and partake in the program for four years.

The participants meet on a weekly basis learning about healthy lifestyles, contributing to the community in a positive way, and for recreational activities.  The group visits correctional facilities, school, and local Indigenous communities to present information about their experiences with gang life. The program also provides support in regards to housing and employment.

     

202-220 3rd Avenue

S.
Saskatoon, SK


S7K 1M1

Ph: (306) 244-8347


Fax: (306) 244-9923

Toll Free: 1-877-244-8347

Karen Danttouze, District Director

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Website: http://www.sk.johnhoward.ca/services/saskatoon/#str8

 

ALBERTA:

 

Slave Lake Native Friendship Centre Society

The Centre is committed to delivering programs and services that are reflective and guided by the wisdom of the aboriginal Elders.  The Centre is striving to contribute to the efforts of improving the health and well being of its community members.  To accomplish this goal, the Centre provides social, cultural, educational, recreational, and health services and programs.

In particular, they offer AA meetings, have a foodbank that community members can access, and have a second hand store for low income men that need to purchase items and clothing for work. They also operate as a resource center, and partner with organizations in and around Slave Lake.

416–6 Avenue

NE
Slave Lake, AB 
Executive Director: L. Cook


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Website: http://www.anfca.com/slavelake.html

Ph: (780) 849-3039

 

MANITOBA:

 

ONTARIO:

 

Biidaaban Healing Lodge


            P.O. Box 219 


            Heron Bay, ON


            P0T 1R0


            Tel: (807) 229 3592


            Fax: (807) 229-0308


            Toll free: 1-888-432-7102 


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            Web: www.biidaaban.com

 

Kii-kee-wan-nii-kaan Munsee-Delaware Nation


The program that is specific to men is their two week residential and healing program. Application is found on their website.

            R.R.#1


            Jubillee Road
Muncey ON


            N0L 1Y0


            Tel: (519) 289-0148


            Fax: (519) 289-0149

           Web: www.swrhl.ca

 

Ontario Federation of Indian Friendship Centres -  Kizhaay Anishnaabe Niin "I am a Kind Man"

 

After an initial partnership with the White Ribbon campaign in the spring of 2005, the OFIFC has led the way for the first culturally relevant OFIFC Aboriginal initiative to encourage and challenge men and boys to actively speak out against all forms of violence against women and to foster healthy relationships.  Kizhaay Anishinaabe Niin, which in English translates to “I am a Kind Man”, is now a stand-alone project.

There are currently eighty Kizhaay Anishinaabe Niin facilitators located across the province and the OFIFC plans to continue to advocate for full time Kizhaay Anishinaabe Niin workers to be located in all Friendship Centres.

Kizhaay Anishinaabe Niin (an Ojibway phrase) translates to “I Am a Kind Man”. At a time when violence is invading whole communities "I Am a Kind Man" reminds us that violence has never been an acceptable part of Aboriginal culture. This website embraces the Seven Grandfather Teachings, which show us how to live in harmony with Creation through wisdom, love, respect, bravery, honesty, humility and truth.  

We are Aboriginal men from across Ontario who are very concerned about the problem of men’s violence and abuse against women in Aboriginal communities. The overall purpose of the Kizhaay Anishinaabe Niin initiative is to engage the men of our communities to speak out against all forms of abuse towards Aboriginal women.

1. To provide education for men to address issues of abuse against women;

2. To re-establish traditional responsibilities by acknowledging that our teachings have never tolerated violence and abuse towards women;

3. To inspire men to engage other men to get involved and stop the abuse;

4. To support Aboriginal men who choose not to use violence.

 

219 Front Street East


Toronto, ON

M5A 1E8

Ph:  (416) 956-7575

Toll free:  1800-772-9291

Website: http://www.iamakindman.ca/IAKM/



BIIDWEWIDAM INDIGENOUS MASCULINITIES

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