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NADACA, Eskasoni, Mi'Kmaq, NS
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Abstract:
The mandate of Native Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselling Association is to provide accredited / certified indigenous addictions education, prevention and treatment programs to the first nation communities of Nova Scotia. For more information, please refer to the website (link above the word: 'Abstract').
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Project Director:
Joe Denny
Executive Director, Nadaca - Native Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselling A
PO Box 7820
Eskasoni, Nova Scotia
B1W 1B3
Phone
902-379-2262
Fax
902-379-2412
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Objectives
To reduce the destructive effects of alcohol & drug addiction and abuse amongst our people and communities. To provide first nations communities with current best practices and community based culturally relevant programs deliverd by certified addictions counsellors in an accredited facility.
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Key Components
Unique strength based therapeutic wellness program centered in traditional aboriginal values. Beliefs, tradition, culture, language and spirituality are recognized and respected. Our model builds on our power and strength to overcome addictions; as well as providing the tools to reclaim self worth, pride and wellness.
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Use of traditions or ceremonies
Our programs use medicine wheel teachings, seven sacred teachings as well as sweat lodge, and talking circles.
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Role of Elders
Elders are engaged to facilitate various workshops on culture, language, spirituality and traditional pastimes.
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Role of youth
Outreach prevention has youth participate in capacity building workshops, peer helpers are educated in many aspects of addiction and bullying. This training leads to youth providing workshops at school to their peers for school credits.
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Evaluation Design
Programs are monitored by the management team. Attendance, exit surveys and evaluation forms are the main feedback process.
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Evaluation Results
Popular workshops are re-offered / Those that are not so popular are reworked and retried or scrapped. Workshop development is ongoing.
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Resources
- Nadaca Learn to Swim Program with Mi' kmaq swim instructors. - Nadaca Peer Helper Program - videos - Bullying - CSI Mi' kmawai - Smoking - Nadaca Dance Troupe - First Aboriginal Dance Troupe in Canada
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Funding Information
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Funding Source:
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First Nation Inuit Health
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Coummunity Served:
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First Nation communities of Nova Scotia.
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Grantee Contact
Dawna Prosper
Solvent Abuse Coordinator- Nadaca, Nadaca - Native Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselling A
PO Box 7820
Eskasoni, Nova Scotia
B1W 1B3
Phone
902-379-2262
Fax
902-379-2412
Email
nadaca@istar.ca
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Information Last Updated: 2012-11-28
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