Indigenous Initiatives at Durham CHC

Indigenous Initiatives at Durham CHC Durham CHC Indigenous Initiatives aims to serve Turtle Island's diverse Indigenous community. Check out our website to learn more at https://www.careachc.ca/!

Indigenous Initiatives is a part of Carea Community Health Centre which is a registered charitable organization providing a variety of free, community programs and services including: health promotion and wellness programs; primary care, counselling and mental health; diabetes education; Hepatitis C screening, treatment support, education and outreach; geriatric assessment & intervention; young parent support, youth programs, Indigenous programs; street outreach to the unsheltered and community development programs. Our expert teams work to provide holistic care, support, and wraparound services that empower clients to improve their health and wellness. We strive to be accessible to those in the community who face access barriers like culture, gender, geographic isolation, homelessness, language, physical disabilities, poverty and race. We have sites in Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax and Pickering and serve all ages.

New tiny tot drop in program starting! Every Wednesday from 430- 7pm, Indigenous families with children 0-6y can come to...
10/22/2025

New tiny tot drop in program starting! Every Wednesday from 430- 7pm, Indigenous families with children 0-6y can come to socialize, play games, do arts and crafts, mixed in with Indigenous education. Light refreshments will be available.

Please register weekly with Victoria
Victoria.grant@ymcagta.org

10/17/2025

All Are Welcome! The Team at is proud to host a Community Sweat Lodge Ceremony, facilitated by Sitting Turtle! Registration is required.

The Sweat lodge is a sacred space designed for physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual cleansing and healing.

What to bring:
Skirt or sweat attire
Towel, To***co
Open Heart and Mind

To learn more or register, please contact James C at: jcostello@durhamchc.ca or 905-723-0036 Ext. 1072

10/17/2025
Appointments are available with Sitting Turtle for Traditional Healing! October 15th from 10-4pmKelly Lavallee (Memengw...
10/07/2025

Appointments are available with Sitting Turtle for Traditional Healing! October 15th from 10-4pm

Kelly Lavallee (Memengwaa-bimashii), brings forth love, kindness, and truth in all spaces she occupies. Her work is led by addressing the mental, emotional, physical and spiritual needs in a safe and confidential space.

For more information, or to make an appointment, contact Meagan at: mklavet@durhamchc.ca or 905-723-036 Ext. 1084.

Join the Team at for a Women's healing circle with Sitting Turtle! Please come prepared with a skirt (Optional), to*...
10/07/2025

Join the Team at for a Women's healing circle with Sitting Turtle! Please come prepared with a skirt (Optional), to***co, a water vessel, journal, and an open heart-and-mind.

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

‼️‼️ The full moon ceremony for tonight has been postponed and will take place tomorrow evening
10/06/2025

‼️‼️ The full moon ceremony for tonight has been postponed and will take place tomorrow evening

October 18th Durham Region Indigenous Collaborative Circle DRICC will be hosting a Big Drum Circle!Where: Brock High s...
10/03/2025

October 18th Durham Region Indigenous Collaborative Circle DRICC will be hosting a Big Drum Circle!
Where: Brock High school
R.R. #1 C1590 Concession 12
Cannington, ON

⏰ When: 11 am to 3pm

All are welcome!! See you there!!

Traditional Reiki Healing is coming to DCHC! Join the Indigenous Team for this incredible healing experience led by Show...
10/03/2025

Traditional Reiki Healing is coming to DCHC! Join the Indigenous Team for this incredible healing experience led by Showna Smoke!

Reiki means "Universal Life Force," it is a natural healing practice that promotes physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual balance. This traditional healing practice supports the body's natural ability to heal itself and assists in relieving pain, stress, and anxiety.

Book your spot today! For more information or to book your spot, please contact Meagan at: mklavet@durhamchc.ca OR 905-723-0036 Ext. 1084

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Traditional Healer, James Carpenter offers Traditional methods of holistic care; by addressing mental, emotional, physic...
10/03/2025

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 book your appointment with James Carpenter, please contact Meagan at: mklavet@durhamchc.ca or 905-723-0036 Ext. 1084

‼️‼️ Aanii. Today's drum circle and crafting circle has been cancelled due. We apologize and hope to see you at the next...
10/01/2025

‼️‼️ Aanii. Today's drum circle and crafting circle has been cancelled due. We apologize and hope to see you at the next one.
Miigwetch

10/01/2025

Address

115 Grassmere Avenue
Oshawa, ON
L1H3X7

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19057230036

Website

https://www.durhamchc.ca/events

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Aboriginal Initiatives is part of Carea Community Health Centre (formerly Oshawa Community Health Centre/The Youth Centre), a non-profit charitable health centre.

We run a variety of programming for our Indigenous community to provide access to Culture, Community and foster stronger connections. These include weekly programs, monthly drop in programs and quarterly events like our Big Drum Socials.