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Abstract:
Aboriginal Healing Lodge providing residential treatment and community outreach programming to First Nations communities in Grief and Abandonment, Anger Management, Sexual Abuse and Social Issues.
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Project Director:
Andrea Michano-Mitchell
Executive Director, Biidaaban Healing Lodge
PO Box 219
Heron Bay, Ontario
P0T 1R0
Phone
807-229-3592
Fax
807-229-0308
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Objectives
Bidaaban promotes holistic healing that is culturally based. We honour the integrity and uniqueness of all Aboriginal people. Our high quality residential and community based programs foster healing and are delivered with pride and respect.
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Key Components
10 day Anger Management - 1+2 day Workshops, 10 day Sexual Abuse, 10 day Grief and Abandonment and Community Outreach and Communit-based Training.
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Use of traditions or ceremonies
A strong cultural component to Residential Treatment Programming and regular traditional ceremonies through community outreach.
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Role of Elders
Regular involvement of community Elders and traditional people.
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Role of youth
We work with youth through community outreach programming and our young woman's support group.
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Evaluation Design
Client-based
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Evaluation Results
The majority of individuals accessing programs found content to be applicable to the problems the identified. Programs have made positive impact on their lives.
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Funding Information
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Funding Source:
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Aboriginal Healing and Wellness Strategy of Ontario
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End Date:
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March 2009
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Coummunity Served:
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Robinson Superior Area
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Grantee Contact
Angela Desmoulin
Executive Coordinator, Biidaaban Healing Lodge
PO Box 219
Heron Bay, Ontario
P0T 1R0
Phone
807-229-3592
Fax
807-229-0308
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Information Last Updated: 2007-05-29
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