Onion Lake Community Healing and Wellness

10/10/2025

Hello October! 🎃🍂

Hey, October! 🍁 It's time to dive into a pile of mental wellness. Whether you're tackling textbooks, kicking off a new job, or just basking in sweater weather, Onion Lake Healing and Wellness is here to help you gather the good vibes. 🧡

Did you know? Fall is the ideal time to reflect, recharge, and refresh your mindset. Let's move through this season of growth and self-discovery together!

Pop by or give us a call to book your appointment today. Let's make this October one for the books! 🍂✨

10/10/2025

🎃👻 HALLOWEEN RAFFLE 👻🎃

The Onion Lake Healing & Wellness Staff are hosting a Halloween Raffle Fundraiser — and we’d love your support 💚

🎟️ Tickets:
$2 each | $5 for 3 | $10 a book

🎁 Prizes:
🥇 1st: Large Spooky Basket
🥈 2nd: Youth Spooky Basket
🥉 3rd: 2 Movie Tickets

🗓️ Draw Date: October 29, 2025

Grab your tickets today from any Healing & Wellness staff member and get a chance to win some spooky-good prizes! 🎃

10/08/2025

🌟 Boost Your Mental Well-being at Home! 🌟

In our busy lives, mental health is just as important as physical health. Here are some simple ways to nurture your mind right from home:

🧘‍♀️ Mindfulness & Meditation: Take a few minutes daily for quiet reflection. Apps like Headspace can guide you.

🏃‍♂️ Exercise: Move your body with a workout, yoga, or even a dance party at home!
📝 Journaling: Write down your thoughts and gratitude to process emotions.
🥗 Healthy Eating: Nourish your body with whole foods and stay hydrated.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Connect with Loved Ones: Keep in touch via video calls or virtual hangouts.
🙏 Practice Gratitude: Note three things you're thankful for every day to boost positivity.

Remember, caring for your mental health is a journey. Let's make it a priority! 💪💚

10/07/2025

Full Moon Ceremony!
Onion Lake Healing and Wellness is providing the women in our community with the chance to experience a sacred tradition with the help of our Healing and Wellness staff.

Date: October 9th
Time: 5PM
Location: Old Round Hall - Next to the Old PowWow Grounds
Call us at 306 344 5033 to sign up!
Transportation is provided!
Light lunch will be served ☺️

10/06/2025

Join the Wellbriety/Addictions Support Group

Seeking recovery support? Join our daily Wellbriety/Addictions Support Group at Onion Lake Healing and Wellness, 2:00 PM. Find strength through community in a safe, non-judgmental space.

Why Attend?
• Safe Space: Share and listen without judgment.
• Community Support: Connect with others on the recovery journey.
• Guidance & Resources: Access tools for well-being.

All Are Welcome
Open to everyone, regardless of background or experience. Whether new to recovery or experienced, find empathy and understanding here.

Transportation
Need a ride? Call 306-344-5033 to arrange transportation.

Details
• Location: Onion Lake Healing and Wellness
• Time: Daily at 2:00 PM

Join us in achieving wellbriety and healing together. We look forward to welcoming you!

10/03/2025

🍂🧠 Mental Wellness, But Make It October 🎃☕
October is the month where the leaves fall and so does my motivation… but hey, that’s okay.
Just a friendly reminder:
✨ Your brain needs rest, not just your body.
✨ It's okay to say no to things (even fun things).
✨ A walk in crunchy leaves does count as therapy.
✨ Pumpkin spice is not a personality — but if it makes you happy, sip it proudly.
Mental wellness this month might look like:
🛏️ Sleeping in
📱 Ignoring group chats
🍵 Choosing tea over drama
🧣 Wearing oversized sweaters like emotional armor
So light a candle, unfollow stress, and romanticize your life like it’s a fall-themed indie movie 🍁
Your peace is the main character now.

Send a message to learn more

10/01/2025

Why We Wear Orange on September 30th


Orange Shirt Day began in 2013, inspired by the story of Phyllis Webstad, a residential school Survivor from the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation.

When Phyllis was just six years old, she was excited to wear a brand-new orange shirt her grandmother bought for her first day at residential school. But when she arrived, the shirt was taken away—and she never saw it again. That orange shirt came to represent the loss of identity, culture, and dignity that so many Indigenous children experienced in the residential school system.

September 30th was chosen because it's the time of year when Indigenous children were taken from their homes and forced into residential schools. Today, we wear orange to honour the children who survived, the ones who never made it home, and the families forever changed.
🧡 Every Child Matters.
Take time today to learn, reflect, and commit to truth and reconciliation.

09/29/2025

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30th

On September 30th, we honour the children who never came home, the Survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities. This day is a time for reflection, learning, and commitment to the ongoing process of truth and reconciliation.
We recognize the painful legacy of the residential school system in Canada and the intergenerational trauma it caused. It's not just history—it’s an ongoing reality for many Indigenous Peoples across Turtle Island.

As part of the effort toward reconciliation, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada has also developed 94 Calls to Action. These 94 Calls to Action bring forth to the federal government the opportunity to rectify all aspects of Indigenous life that have been altered by the effects of colonization, assimilation, and Indian Residential Schools. Aspects of Indigenous life that have been oppressed, such as healthcare, child welfare, education, and justice.

Let’s listen, learn, and stand together in the spirit of reconciliation.

09/26/2025

🌞✨ Daily Affirmation ✨🌞

“Today, I walk in balance with my mind, body, spirit, and community.
I honor the strength of my ancestors and the hope of future generations.” 💜🌿

💬 Your turn:
Drop a 🌱 or a 💪 in the comments if this speaks to you,
OR share your own favorite words of encouragement for the community.

Every voice we share adds to our circle of strength. 🕊️🤝

09/24/2025

🌍💜 National Gender Equality Awareness Week 💜🌍
📅 September 21 - 27

This week highlights the importance of fairness, respect, and equal opportunities for everyone—no matter their gender. ✊🏽✨

Why it matters:
💡 Gender equality strengthens families, workplaces, and communities.
🧡 It ensures equal access to education, employment, and leadership.
🌱 It creates a healthier, safer space for all to grow and thrive.

💬 Ways to support gender equality every day:
1️⃣ Have open conversations about what equality means in our homes and workplaces.
2️⃣ Encourage and celebrate the voices of women, men, and Two-Spirit/LGBTQ+ relatives.
3️⃣ Share positive stories and helpful resources using .

Together we can nurture a future of respect and balance, honoring both our traditions and the rights of all genders. 💫

09/22/2025

🌿✨ Onion Lake Healing & Wellness ✨🌿

tânisi relatives & friends! 👋

We’re planning our next season of healing and wellness activities, and we want YOUR ideas 💡💭

💚 What kinds of workshops would you love to attend?
💙 Are there wellness activities or traditional teachings you’d like to see offered?
💜 Is there a topic you feel our community needs to talk about more?

Your voice matters! 🗣️
Drop your suggestions in the comments ⬇️

Let’s build a calendar of events that supports mind, body, spirit, and community—together. 🤝🌞

09/22/2025

Welcome to Onion Lake Healing and Wellness' Men's Camp!
In partnership with OLCN and OLFS Prevention, we are offering a camp where our young men can learn traditional teachings while hunting and trapping.

15 Spots open, so give us a call right away at Healing and Wellness 306-344-5033 today!

DATES: October 6-10, 2025
WHERE: Canoxy Camp