New centre bringing First Nation traditions to healing in Manitoba – CBC

Giigewigamig Traditional Healing Centre to serve 4 First Nation communities

May 08, 2017

A new traditional healing centre has opened up in Pine Falls to serve four First Nation communities in Manitoba.

Eleven years after a vision of a healing lodge was received through a First Nation ceremony, the Giigewigamig Traditional Healing Centre had its grand opening on Monday.

The centre’s goal is to reflect the identity and healing traditions of Indigenous people from Sagkeeng First Nation, Black River First Nation, Hollow Water First Nation and Bloodvein First Nation.

“I think it gives our people, especially in Sagkeeng, an opportunity to look at options for their health,” said Sagkeeng First Nation Chief Derrick Henderson on CBC Radio’s Up To Speed.

Read More: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/first-nation-healing-centre-manitoba-1.4105828