Indigenous Initiatives at Durham CHC

05/02/2026

Are you a Métis parent or guardian with a child in K-12 and finding it hard to afford the rising food prices? The Métis Nation of Ontario (MNO) launched the MNO School Food Program to help close this food gap.

Apply today! https://ow.ly/XEJj50YT8Ra

04/30/2026

Sitting Turtle – Kelly Lavallee (Memengwaa-bimashii) brings Traditional Knowledge and Healing. Her work is led by addressing the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual needs in a safe and confidential space. Individual appointments available at our South Oshawa location.

If you’re carrying heavy things, feeling stuck, or needing deeper guidance, 1:1 session offers focused, spirit-led healing. This work supports emotional, mental, spiritual, and trauma-centered wellness — grounded in land, ceremony, and ancestral knowledge.

To make an appointment please contact Meagan at: mlkavet@durhamchc.ca or 905-723-0036 Ext. 1084

04/30/2026

The Indigenous Health and Wellness team is proud to have James Carpenter providing traditional healing for clients!

Traditional Healer, James Carpenter offers Traditional methods of holistic care; by addressing mental, emotional, physical and spiritual needs in a safe and confidential space.

To register, please contact Meagan at: mklavet@durhamchc.ca or 905-723-0036 Ext. 1084

04/28/2026

This Wednesday April 29th at 5pm we will be hosting our wellness night dinner!!

We have:
🟡Hand drumming from 3 to 5
🟣Dinner from 5 to 6pm
🔵Nish BINGO with Showna Smoke from 6 to 730pm
🟢Open craft circle will be on if you need to finish up a project or start a new one 6 to 730
🟠Tiny tots drop in with Vicky 430 to 730

04/28/2026

This Wednesday April 29th at 5pm we will be hosting our wellness night dinner!!

We have:
🟡Hand drumming from 3 to 5
🟣Dinner from 5 to 6pm
🔵Nish BINGO with Showna Smoke from 6 to 730pm
🟢Open craft circle will be on if you need to finish up a project or start a new one
🟠Tiny tots drop in with Vicky 430 to 730

04/28/2026

Durham Community Health Center Welcomes:

Anthony Latsithyokwas Nicholas is from Onyota’a:ka- Oneida Nation of the Thames
Anthony will be joining the Harm Reduction Mobile Outreach Team to provide community-based access to Indigenous health systems, medicines, and teachings.

Anthony will be available in the community to support Indigenous individuals through connection using a cultural approach to harm reduction that is grounded in Indigenous knowledge systems.

is committed to improving access to culturally appropriate care for Indigenous People experiencing homelessness in Durham Region.

For more information, please contact Audra at: ataillefer@durhamchc.ca

04/24/2026

This Saturday!!

All are welcome to the Big Drum Social Oshawa at 115 Grassmere Ave.! Join the Indigenous Team at DCHC to celebrate Indigenous culture and embrace the Spirit of the Big Drum.

Connect with community and enhance your wellbeing through music, dance, art and traditional knowledge.

No registration required! Vendors, please contact James at: jcostello@durhamchc.ca or 905-213-6349.

04/20/2026

Today at 3pm at DCHC!!

Please join us as we kick off the New Mobile Lower Limb Preservation Unit and Team!!

Please see the attached flyer for all the details about the events in Oshawa and Missisaugas of Scugog Island First Nation.

04/15/2026

Today at 4pm - hand drumming group and tiny tots drop in.

04/14/2026

Today!!

Join the Indigenous Team at DCHC for a Traditional Men's Circle with James Carpenter.
Traditional Knowledge is at the core of Indigenous identity, culture, languages, heritage, and livelihoods.
Come sit with Grey Cloud (James Carpenter) and share, learn and gather as we explore the Traditional ways of being.

Registration is required, to register please contact James Costello at: 905-723-0036 Ext. 1072 or jcostello@durhamchc.ca

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04/11/2026

Please join us as we kick off the New Mobile Lower Limb Preservation Unit and Team!!

Please see the attached flyer for all the details about the events in Oshawa and Missisaugas of Scugog Island First Nation.

04/09/2026

High school students in the GTA, apply for the Lee Awards. Last date to apply is May 22nd!!

Indigenous, in High School, and in the GTA?
📚 The 2026 Lee Awards are Now Open!
https://www.mbdc.ca/lee-awards/