Fireweed Wellness Lodge

Fireweed Wellness Lodge Indigenous care providers supporting families through culturally safe programming,services, education And we governed by natural law and Ceremony.

ihkapaskwa Indigenous Wellness Collective is a local Non-Profit, centred around wahkohtowin. wahkohtowin is a Cree word which denotes the interconnected nature of relationships, communities, and natural systems. Our programming provides wrap-around support dedicated to Indigenous families that offers a continuum of care across the life cycle by reclaiming traditional kin systems within the communi

ty. We are dedicated to address gaps in service in western healthcare through support-based Indigenous kinship systems, and incorporating traditional ways of healing and wellness. By incorporating Elders, Aunties, Uncles and Birthworkers we are reawakening traditions, and incorporating them into our families. Adding to the collective healing of our communities, right from birth.

Today is also, International Day of the Midwife 🤍We celebrate our incredible midwives, whose compassion, skill, and unwa...
05/05/2026

Today is also, International Day of the Midwife 🤍

We celebrate our incredible midwives, whose compassion, skill, and unwavering dedication support families through some of life’s most meaningful moments. This work would not be complete without their care and guidance—we are deeply grateful for all that they do, every single day.

Today, on National Red Dress Day, we remember and honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ peo...
05/05/2026

Today, on National Red Dress Day, we remember and honour Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people.

We stand in solidarity with families, communities, and loved ones, and we hold space for remembrance, reflection, and justice. ❤️

If you are looking to be with community today, there will be a walk today at 12pm at Kiyām Community Park. All are welcomed.

MMIWG2S+ Crisis Line: 1-844-413-6649 (available 24/7)

Join us in warmly welcoming Maud Addai to the Fireweed Midwifery team! 🌸 We are so excited to have her join us and suppo...
04/27/2026

Join us in warmly welcoming Maud Addai to the Fireweed Midwifery team! 🌸

We are so excited to have her join us and support families with her care, skill and compassion.

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Maud is a dedicated midwife with a deep passion for supporting women and families through pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period. Originally from Ghana, West Africa, Maud immigrated to the United Kingdom, where she completed her education as a Registered Nurse and practiced for over four years in Medical, Surgical and Oncology Nursing.

Her love of caring for pregnant and postnatal women inspired her to pursue midwifery and proceeded to earn a Bachelor of Midwifery at the Royal London and the St Bartholomew’s University Hospital in the UK. Maud’s approach to care is rooted in women and family-centred practice, and she values working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure families feel well supported, respected, and empowered.
In 2007, Maud and her family relocated to Canada, first to Saskatchewan, where she registered as an RN whilst completing the required Canadian Certification through the bridging program as an internationally trained midwife in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Over the years, she has had the opportunity to provide midwifery care in several provinces, including Saskatchewan, New Brunswick (Fredericton) and recently Newfoundland and Labrador.

She is passionate about empowering women through their birth journeys, supporting families as they make informed choices. She is committed to providing evidence-based care, offering meaningful emotional support, and promoting physiologic birth whenever possible.

She is now proud to call Fort McMurray home, where she is hoping to continue to support families with compassionate and skilled care.

Maud is a wife, mother to three amazing adult children and has a lovely granddaughter. Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her family, travelling, singing, and cooking.

For bookings, please contact:
📧 maud@fireweedhealth.com
📞 780-838-3714

Temporary Relocation NoticeDue to unforeseen circumstances, Fireweed Wellness Lodge will be temporarily relocating. Don’...
04/17/2026

Temporary Relocation Notice

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Fireweed Wellness Lodge will be temporarily relocating. Don’t worry—we’re still in the same building, just two doors down in Unit 2.

All scheduled appointments will continue as planned. Clients will receive a text reminder with the updated location details prior to their appointment.

Please note that from April 20–24, Fireweed Wellness Lodge will be closed for regular operations; however, all previously scheduled appointments will still take place at the temporary location.

Temporary Location:
2–9912 Manning Ave
Fort McMurray, AB

Looking for culturally safe, trauma-informed mental health support? 💛Shelby, Registered Provisional Psychologist is now ...
04/09/2026

Looking for culturally safe, trauma-informed mental health support? 💛

Shelby, Registered Provisional Psychologist is now accepting new clients! ✨
Offering both virtual and in-person sessions to meet you where you are.

Scan the QR code to book your spot today

We are so excited to welcome Charity Wenger to the Fireweed Wellness team! 🌿✨A message from Charity:Tansi, my name is Ch...
04/08/2026

We are so excited to welcome Charity Wenger to the Fireweed Wellness team! 🌿✨

A message from Charity:
Tansi, my name is Charity Wenger, a proud member of the Bigstone Cree Nation in Treaty 8 Territory. I am a 4th-year midwifery student. I am a mother of eight and grandmother of 3. My life’s work has always been in community and around birthing. I have helped many family and friends in the ceremony of birth for over 20 years. Becoming a registered midwife will enable me to work in a greater capacity for Indigenous families and communities. My passion is to empower mothers to know their strength and help them reclaim safe traditional birthing practices. When I am not catching babies, I enjoy being active and spending time with my family and friends.

Please join us in giving Charity a warm welcome! 💛

For bookings, contact:
📧 charity@fireweedhealth.com
📱 587-838-3300

Huge thank you to Michelle from Unifor Local 707-A Women’s Committee for the generous $400 donation! Your support means ...
03/24/2026

Huge thank you to Michelle from Unifor Local 707-A Women’s Committee for the generous $400 donation! Your support means so much to us—we truly appreciate it 💕

✨ Aunties on the Go ✈️  ✨We are honoured to be invited by the Tthebatthie Denesuline Nation to travel north to support c...
03/23/2026

✨ Aunties on the Go ✈️ ✨

We are honoured to be invited by the Tthebatthie Denesuline Nation to travel north to support connection with community, Grandmothers, families, and care providers.

Over the next few days, we will be gathering in a good way, through sharing, learning, and building relationships together.

We warmly invite you to join us:

🧡 Grandmothers’ Circle – supper, sharing, and visioning together
🧡 Circle of Aunties (Coffee & Sharing) – connect with helpers and care providers
🧡 Belly Button Bag Teachings – hands-on learning and traditional teachings
🧡 Community Open House – maternal health, Indigenous birthwork, and midwifery

This time is about community, culture, and coming together to support families in a good way.

✨ We would love to see you there.

Event details are all managed by the Nation themselves. Please contact them for registration or event details. Some are full and closed to the public. However all are welcome
To the Open House-See poster on next slide!

Youth Clinic 🩺Open to all • LGBTO+ friendlyMarch 27th12PM-4PMFireweed Wellness Lodge6-9912 Manning AveWhat we offer• Gen...
03/19/2026

Youth Clinic 🩺

Open to all • LGBTO+ friendly
March 27th
12PM-4PM
Fireweed Wellness Lodge
6-9912 Manning Ave

What we offer
• General health check-ups
•Sexual & reproductive health
• Mental health support
•STI testing & treatment
• Birth control & pregnancy testing
• Health advice & referrals

Text or call for more information 587-604-0890

Last week, we had the privilege of hosting a menstrual cup demonstration for the Centre of Hope Drop In Centre. With the...
03/18/2026

Last week, we had the privilege of hosting a menstrual cup demonstration for the Centre of Hope Drop In Centre.

With the support of we were able to donate a variety of products for the patrons to use including The Bfree Cup- the first, and currently only, medical-grade silicone menstrual cup with built-in antimicrobial technology that eliminates the need for boiling to sanitize it. Sharing menstrual products that are easy to care for and easy to use is important!

We’re so grateful for organizations that reach out and are eager to learn more about Moontime and the impact of sustainable period care. 💕

Community Health Reminder 🔔There are a high number of respiratory and flu-like illnesses circulating in the community ri...
03/17/2026

Community Health Reminder 🔔

There are a high number of respiratory and flu-like illnesses circulating in the community right now.
To help protect the families we serve — including newborns, pregnant people, and those with vulnerable health — we ask that anyone experiencing symptoms stay home and reschedule their appointment.

Symptoms include (but are not limited to):
• fever
• cough
• sore throat
• runny nose
• vomiting or diarrhea
• body aches or chills

Please do not enter the Lodge if you are feeling unwell or if you have had any of these symptoms within the past 24 hours.

If you need to cancel or move your appointment, simply text us at 587-604-0890 and we will be happy to reschedule you.

Our team members are also parents of young children, and we work closely with medically vulnerable clients. Doing our part to limit illness in our shared space helps protect everyone in our community.

Thank you for your understanding and care for one another. 🤍

Address

9912 Manning Avenue, (Unit #6)
Fort McMurray, AB

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