Beendigen

Beendigen Providing safety, shelter, & support to Indigenous women and children experiencing violence.

Beendigen integrates cultural teachings into many of its healing programs. Cultural awareness, the Seven Grandfather Teachings, medicine wheel and traditional ceremonies are balanced with the education components of individual and group programming.

11/20/2025

Due to the rainy weather, the Wiidookaw/PAL hike at Mink Mtn has been postponed. Please call Emily for more info at 807-632-3311.

Had a moving & educational day with the Naadmaagewin Indigenous Domestic Violence Committee at their Annual Youth Confer...
11/19/2025

Had a moving & educational day with the Naadmaagewin Indigenous Domestic Violence Committee at their Annual Youth Conference - Mamokawok (Coming Together). Special thanks to guest speaker Alexandria Cockerell for sharing her story today and to the youth who asked such insightful and important questions.

We had a great time last week learning all about Pow Wows, sharing breakfast, and then attending the Dilico Pow Wow in F...
11/17/2025

We had a great time last week learning all about Pow Wows, sharing breakfast, and then attending the Dilico Pow Wow in Fort William First Nation! 🧡

Gender-based violence can include many different types of violence, such as physical forms of violence, emotional and ps...
11/14/2025

Gender-based violence can include many different types of violence, such as physical forms of violence, emotional and psychological violence, financial abuse and spiritual abuse and may also include harassment, stalking and exploitation.

To learn more about how GBV presents and what you can do to help visit: www.mulberryfinder.ca

Visit www.beendigen.com for more info on how we can help you find healing



Chi-Miigwetch to Thunder Bay International Airport for their generosity in organizing the First Annual Festival of YQTre...
11/14/2025

Chi-Miigwetch to Thunder Bay International Airport for their generosity in organizing the First Annual Festival of YQTrees! Beendigen families leaving/have recently left our shelter will be receiving decorated trees and Christmas hampers in December thanks to this amazing campaign.

Thank you to each organization who sponsored a tree: Confederation College, NAV CANADA, Perimeter Aviation-Bearskin Airlines, Nadin Contracting, Maintair Aviation, North Star Air, and Thunder Bay International Airport.

We visited the airport today to see all the trees being decorated by the sponsors and we were warmed by all the Christmas spirit and generosity! ✨🎄

Everyone deserves to live free of fear and free of violence. We stand with survivors always and continue to raise awaren...
11/13/2025

Everyone deserves to live free of fear and free of violence.

We stand with survivors always and continue to raise awareness about the impact of gender-based violence.

Together, we can break the silence, support those affected, and work towards a safer community for all.

Beendigen is here for you. Visit our website at www.beendigen.com to learn how we can help you heal.

November is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence, or intimate partner violence, is a behaviour that occu...
11/12/2025

November is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence, or intimate partner violence, is a behaviour that occurs in an intimate relationship. It can include violence, threats of violence, or elements of emotional and psychological abuse.

It can affect anyone of any age, gender, sexual orientation, and regardless of the length of time of the relationship. It may be a spouse, common-law partner, ex-partner, or even a new dating partner. It can be one single act, or a recurring behaviour.

Beendigen has services that can help, from emergency shelter to one-to-one counselling and support groups. Visit us at www.beendigen.com or by calling 807-622-1121.

Poppy beading with CAPC!
11/06/2025

Poppy beading with CAPC!

Today, November 6, marks 47 years since Beendigen was incorporated!Doris Pelletier was the first Executive Director in 1...
11/06/2025

Today, November 6, marks 47 years since Beendigen was incorporated!

Doris Pelletier was the first Executive Director in 1978. A seven bed Indigenous women’s crisis home was opened on Syndicate Ave, opened in partnership with Native Peoples of Thunder Bay. The crisis home provided short-term emergency food and shelter to women and children in crisis. The National Native Drug & Alcohol Addiction Program, funded by Health Canada, was added to enhance the well-being of Indigenous women.

We have come a long way since then, and we are passionate about continuing to grow the ways in which we can support and empower Indigenous women and children.

Ever wanted to attend a Pow Wow, but felt unsure about what to expect? Join us at 1077 Golf Links Road at 10am on Novemb...
11/05/2025

Ever wanted to attend a Pow Wow, but felt unsure about what to expect? Join us at 1077 Golf Links Road at 10am on November 14th for breakfast before the Dilico Pow Wow and we can guide you through these amazing cultural celebrations. Our goal is to help ease any worries or hesitations and create a safe, welcoming space to learn and share.

Everyone is welcome! Let's walk this good path together in celebration, culture and community!

Today’s Baby Social with CAPC and Pre/Postnatal - focusing on teething and oral health!
11/04/2025

Today’s Baby Social with CAPC and Pre/Postnatal - focusing on teething and oral health!

Our Parenting Across the Life Cycle Program will be hosting a Youth and Juniors Drop-In night on November 25th! Please c...
11/04/2025

Our Parenting Across the Life Cycle Program will be hosting a Youth and Juniors Drop-In night on November 25th! Please contact Lindsey at lindsey.gladu@beendigen.com for more info 💛

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