Kihew Awasis Wakamik

11/15/2025

Congratulations to our relatives for this amazing opportunity!

11/05/2025

We are looking for volunteers with experience cutting fabric strips for star blankets or other quilts to come help at Grow Centre Coworking and Teaching Space (10516 82 Ave NW) Monday (Nov. 10th) from 1 to 4 pm as we prepare kits for our upcoming Kistehitah kimeskanām - honour your journey/road baby star blanket workshop.

Let us know if you can stop by, give a hand and visit with aunties.
We will be upstairs at the back of the shops.

We appreciate our volunteers so much!

11/03/2025

💡 Alumni Mentee highlight! 💡

One of our community Aunties Jackie DeCoteau-Gill 🙌🏽

11/01/2025

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Teaching from the Land

A young boy was cutting wood on a cold February morning. They were eager...maybe a bit too eager... swinging fast and close, their feet too close together and their swings lacking aim. I could see they wanted to help out, and this task was calling out to them.

I stepped in, not to stop them from continuing but to provide some guidance. "You've got the right intentions and your heart is in the right place. Now let's be sure that you have everything you need to achieve what you're setting out to do."

We talked about where to stand, how to watch the grain, and how to breathe between each swing. I showed them a couple times, and then handed the axe back. This time, they slowed down. Each swing was steady, intentional, and focussed. You could see a gradual shift was taking place.

The land teaches us that every young person finds their own way. Some by trying, some by watching, some by listening. Our role is to guide and encourage them until they find that rhythm and that sense of belonging, where their energy, care, and focus come into balance. That’s when they truly find their place on the land.

11/01/2025

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Many congratulations to our relatives in nistawayou!

Congratulations to Citizens Sheena Bradley and Maddie Amyotte on the grand opening of Fireweed Wellness Lodge!

This new lodge is a safe, welcoming space in downtown Fort McMurray where families can access Indigenous-led reproductive and holistic care. We were proud to celebrate alongside the Children and Family Services Department, recognizing the importance of bringing such a much-needed, accessible wellness facility to the community.

Rooted in cultural safety and community care, Fireweed Wellness Lodge is home to the Indigenous non-profit Ihkapaskwa Collective and Aunties Within Reach, offering midwifery and birth work support, access to traditional plant medicines and teachings, parenting and family wellness programs, as well as culturally grounded mental health and healing services. Whether seeking guidance during pregnancy, support on a parenting journey, or access to traditional medicines and cultural knowledge, Fireweed Wellness Lodge provides a space where healing, learning, and culture come together.

You can learn more at: albertametis.com/news/citizen-spotlight-fireweed-wellness-lodge-2025-10-17/

10/31/2025

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10/29/2025

*FREE* IN PERSON PRENATAL CIRCLE ANNOUNCEMENT!

Sunday December 7th
9:00am-5:00pm

Location: Edmonton

Visit our website events page to register!
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Join Aunties Randi and Noreen as they share their knowledge and wisdom about about pregnancy, birth, nutrition, infant feeding and early post partum. Expect great conversations, sharing and learning about navigating life as your baby is growing in your womb and preparing for their journey earthside.

PLEASE NOTE: This circle is for pregnant indigenous people and one of their support persons.

Link to register:

https://www.kihewawasiswakamik.com/event-details-registration/free-in-person-indigenous-prenatal-circle

10/23/2025

We’re meeting again today at Borden Park!

Come join us in the warmth of the sunshine on the playground for some great convos as the children play 🌞

Join Aunty Randi for some great conversation and to let the kiddos play!

Meet at the playground area at Borden park!

Have questions about parenting?
Need someone to talk to?
Looking to expand your community?
Want to try out a new park/playground?

10/15/2025

Join Aunty Randi for some great conversation and to let the kiddos play!

Meet at the playground area at Borden park!

Have questions about parenting?
Need someone to talk to?
Looking to expand your community?
Want to try out a new park/playground?