One of our 2024 grant recipients - Sixties Scoop Indigenous Society of British Columbia is hosting: Turning Survivors into Thrivers.
Jan 29, 2025
Upcoming Sweat Lodge Ceremony
The introductory sweat lodge ceremony is an opportunity for Survivors to:
· Reconnect with cultural roots in a safe and supportive environment
· Learn about sweat lodge protocols and ceremonial practices
· Heal from intergenerational trauma while fostering a sense of belonging
· Build relationships with lodge keepers, knowledge keepers, and fellow Survivors.
For details on attending, including protocols and procedures, contact SSISBC directly at:
Website: https://www.ssisbc.org/
Email: ssisbc60@gmail.com
or phone (604) 832 - 3289
Turning Survivors into Thrivers
This initiative is part of the SSISBC’s broader Turning Survivors to Thrivers Project, supported by a generous grant from the National Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation of Canada (NSSHFC). This program focuses on investing in the health, healing, and wellness of Survivors, their descendants and their Families.
Other key activities under the project include:
Wellness Wednesdays: Open sharing circles for survivors to discuss Sixties Scoop topics, money management, historical context, and emotional support.
Mental Health and Wellbeing: Providing Survivors with resources to navigate reunification processes, reclaim cultural identity, and foster healing.
Why this matters to NSSHFC
The SSISBC’s work aligns closely with the National Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation of Canada’s mission to promote healing, education, and reconnection for Sixties Scoop Survivors. Through programs like this, we continue to support Survivors and their families, in reclaiming their identities, addressing intergenerational trauma, and fostering resilience By investing in cultural education and healing opportunities, projects like Turning Survivors to Thrivers contribute to the broader journey of reconciliation and awareness.
The introductory sweat lodge ceremony is an opportunity for Survivors to:
· Reconnect with cultural roots in a safe and supportive environment
· Learn about sweat lodge protocols and ceremonial practices
· Heal from intergenerational trauma while fostering a sense of belonging
· Build relationships with lodge keepers, knowledge keepers, and fellow Survivors.
For details on attending, including protocols and procedures, contact SSISBC directly at:
Website: https://www.ssisbc.org/
Email: ssisbc60@gmail.com
or phone (604) 832 - 3289
Turning Survivors into Thrivers
This initiative is part of the SSISBC’s broader Turning Survivors to Thrivers Project, supported by a generous grant from the National Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation of Canada (NSSHFC). This program focuses on investing in the health, healing, and wellness of Survivors, their descendants and their Families.
Other key activities under the project include:
Wellness Wednesdays: Open sharing circles for survivors to discuss Sixties Scoop topics, money management, historical context, and emotional support.
Mental Health and Wellbeing: Providing Survivors with resources to navigate reunification processes, reclaim cultural identity, and foster healing.
Why this matters to NSSHFC
The SSISBC’s work aligns closely with the National Sixties Scoop Healing Foundation of Canada’s mission to promote healing, education, and reconnection for Sixties Scoop Survivors. Through programs like this, we continue to support Survivors and their families, in reclaiming their identities, addressing intergenerational trauma, and fostering resilience By investing in cultural education and healing opportunities, projects like Turning Survivors to Thrivers contribute to the broader journey of reconciliation and awareness.
