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Shkaabe Makwa

Shkaabe Makwa (at CAMH)
We believe that culture is central to healing and wellness

Shkaabe Makwa plays a key role in connecting with First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities and service providers across the province with a focus on:
• Building relationships and collaborative partnerships;
• Providing training to support workforce development;
• Advancing culturally relevant systems initiatives; and
• Improving practice through research and knowledge exchange. Shkaabe Makwa col

laborates with many programs across CAMH to develop and deliver training, implement system initiatives, coordinate knowledge exchange events and webinars, support Virtual Care services, resource for research projects and lead Indigenous engagement for CAMH programs and initiatives. For more information about the program, please contact us at shkaabemakwa@camh.ca

Crisis or Urgent care:
Please note that our social media channels are not monitored 24/7. If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, you are deserving of help - visit www.camh.ca/gethelp for more information. If you require immediate, in-person emergency care, call 911, or go to your nearest emergency department. You can also call ConnexOntario's 24/7 Mental Health Helpline: 1-866-531-2600 or contact a nurse at Telehealth Ontario by dialing 1-866-797-0000. We welcome comments and discussion about mental and addiction issues, but please make sure that you are respectful. CAMH reserves the right to disengage from contact with anyone who does not respect our rules of engagement, and to remove any content that:
• is obscene, pornographic or sexually explicit
• depicts graphic or gratuitous violence
• makes threats of any kind or that intimidates, harasses, or bullies anyone
• is derogatory, demeaning, malicious, defamatory, abusive, offensive or hateful

08/18/2025

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Shkaabe Makwa and the Institute for Mental Health Policy Research (IMHPR) at CAMH are seeking four (4) part-time, contract (4 months) Research Associates to support a research project entitled the First Nations Wellness Initiative.

The primary responsibilities of the Research Associates include assisting with qualitative and quantitative data collection activities such as, a community wide survey, interviews with people with lived and living experiences, and focus groups with service providers.

These positions are specific to Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory.

Application deadline: September 30, 2025

For more information and to apply: https://cta.cadienttalent.com/index.jsp?POSTING_ID=105716253847&locale=en_US&SRCSEQ=postingSearchResults&SEQ=jobDetails&applicationName=CentreforAddictionandMentalHealthReqExt

08/14/2025

Register Now! Building Good Relations: Essential Counselling Skills for Helpers

This two-day interactive workshop provides helpers with an opportunity for hands-on practice of foundational skills for counselling and helping work

🗓 WHEN: August 26-27, 2025 | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM EDT (8:30 AM - 3:30 PM CDT)
💻 WHERE: Zoom
🔗 REGISTER NOW: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ysn8dz6WSVai7J9D_JFHIg?fbclid=IwY2xjawMG3tVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFmSVlBdjMzSjJYR21zVDhxAR7bff_MI24HD03-ys9wvBZcmsCbbQgeW1LAq_-sqD_KeqERKvDm4cZ1mVXeEA_aem_BvuQYuOUwbXC-Ymg0Rf-bQ #/registration

This training is intended for Ontario-based First Nations, Inuit, Métis mental health professionals and community helpers.

08/12/2025

You’re invited to the 2025 CAMH Pow Wow - Celebrating 25 Years of Walking Together for Indigenous Health and Wellness!

Join us on Friday, September 19 from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM in the heart of Toronto’s Queen Street West neighbourhood (TD Commons located at Queen St. W and Shaw St.) for an afternoon of music, dancing, food, and Indigenous-owned vendors.

This Pow Wow is free to attend and everybody is welcome - we hope to see you there!

Please Note: Vendor and dancer registration is CLOSED.

07/29/2025

REGISTER NOW! Indigenous Helper Wellness: Building Skills for Self-Care

This FREE three-hour online interactive training explores Indigenous helper wellness in the context of working with Indigenous communities and service providers.

🗓 WHEN: August 6, 2025 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT (8:30 AM - 11:30 AM CDT)

💻 WHERE: Zoom

🔗 REGISTER HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1b7P_Rj5STCi5a-Y_fFtwA?fbclid=IwY2xjawL0k4pleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFqUlMwd3lYb1pWODRUYlhaAR42T_WPoNTvX4NoApUoJ10zjKcAlvQnGQNi0gkqp16qR5yq9AhDQZkW_hd2Rw_aem_WKevS8VZswVxWBdEumC1yQ #/registration

NOTE: This training is intended for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis mental health professionals and helpers in Ontario.

07/28/2025

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Shkaabe Makwa is seeking a full-time, permanent Program Officer. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting both new and ongoing initiatives and provide day-to-day operational support by liaising with various CAMH departments including Finance, Procurement, Human Resources, and Research Services.

This position is located in Toronto, ON. Preference will be given to First Nations, Inuit, or Métis persons with demonstrated education and community connections.

Application deadline: August 14, 2025

Click the link for more information and to apply: https://cta.cadienttalent.com/index.jsp?POSTING_ID=105928813346&locale=en_US&SRCSEQ=postingSearchResults&SEQ=jobDetails&applicationName=CentreforAddictionandMentalHealthReqExt

07/23/2025

Join our team!

Shkaabe Makwa is seeking a First Nation, Inuit or Métis person for a full-time, permanent Social Worker 2.

In this role, the Social Worker 2 will design, develop and maintain training presentation materials, facilitator and learner guides as well as facilitate training around mental health, harm reduction, substance use, counselling skills and other community needs.

This position is located at 60 White Squirrel Way (Toronto, ON) and requires regular travel throughout Ontario, including remote First Nations communities.

Application deadline: August 1, 2025

Click the link to learn more and to apply: https://cta.cadienttalent.com/index.jsp?POSTING_ID=105132148170&locale=en_US&SRCSEQ=postingSearchResults&SEQ=jobDetails&applicationName=CentreforAddictionandMentalHealthReqExt

07/21/2025

FREE TRAININGS HAPPENING THIS AUGUST - REGISTER NOW!

🔸 Indigenous Helper Wellness: Building Skills for Self-Care

This three-hour online interactive training explores Indigenous helper wellness in the context of working with Indigenous communities and service providers.

🗓 WHEN: August 6, 2025 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT (8:30 AM - 11:30 AM CDT)

💻 WHERE: Zoom

🔗 REGISTER HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1b7P_Rj5STCi5a-Y_fFtwA

🔸 Building Good Relations: Essential Counselling Skills for Helpers

This two-day interactive online workshop provides helpers with an opportunity for hands-on practice of foundational skills for counselling and helping work.

🗓 WHEN: August 26-27, 2025 | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM EDT (8:30 AM - 3:30 PM CDT)

💻 WHERE: Zoom

🔗 REGISTER HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ysn8dz6WSVai7J9D_JFHIg #/registration

NOTE: These trainings are intended for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis mental health professionals and helpers in Ontario.

06/26/2025

Join our team!

Shkaabe Makwa is seeking two (2) full-time, permanent Counsellor/Therapist 2s to join our Clinical Services team.

This dynamic role allows the Counsellor/Therapists to deliver cultural and psychosocial supportive counselling with inpatient and outpatient clients across CAMH. Shkaabe Makwa Clinical Services integrates psychiatric and culturally appropriate interventions focused on wholeness, balance, wellness, resilience and healing of First Nations, Inuit or Métis clients, their family and the broader community.

Application deadline: July 8, 2025

Apply here: https://cta.cadienttalent.com/index.jsp?POSTING_ID=105637728279&locale=en_US&SRCSEQ=postingSearchResults&SEQ=jobDetails&applicationName=CentreforAddictionandMentalHealthReqExt

This position is located at 60 White Squirrel Way at CAMH's Queen Street Site (Toronto, ON).

06/24/2025

THIS TRAINING IS NOW FULL!

For waitlist inquires, please email: workforcedevelopment@camh.ca

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Register now! Pivoting Towards the Good Life: Braiding Indigenous Wisdom with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Indigenous Helping Traditions for First Nation, Inuit, and Métis helpers.

WHEN: July 22, 24 & 29, 2025 | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM EDT

LOCATION: Online

NO COST

REGISTER HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/a98kqlTkTyGzpEFf2DXf-g #/registration

By bringing together traditional teachings from Indigenous Knowledge Keepers with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy principles, this three day virtual training will empower and support individuals grappling with challenging thoughts and emotions, featuring experiential learning, practical tools, and extensive opportunity for counselling role-play.

This training is intended for First Nation, Inuit, and Métis mental health professionals and helpers.

06/12/2025

We're proud to partner on this important work and listen to the voices of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis advisors to build a mental health system that is stronger for everyone.

05/22/2025

Join us (virtually or in-person) on June 3rd for a special presentation by researcher, professor, and author Dr. Maureen Lux: “Separate Beds, A History of Indian Hospitals in Canada, 1920-80’s”.

Professor Lux will discuss racially segregated hospital care and the history of the so-called “Indian Hospitals” in the context of the mid-twentieth-century construction of Medicare.

WHEN: June 3 | 12:00 PM ET - 1:30 PM ET
WHERE: Virtually or in the Bell Gateway Building (100 Stokes St., Toronto, ON)
COST: FREE

REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/separate-beds-a-history-of-indian-hospitals-in-canada-tickets-1353338264179?aff=oddtdtcreator

The event will be hosted by Dr. David Gratzer, psychiatrist and co-chief of the General Adult Psychiatry and Health Systems Division at CAMH, which oversees the clinical and academic work of more than 110 psychiatrists.

05/20/2025

Register Now! Indigenous Helper Wellness: Building Skills for Self-Care

This no-cost three-hour online interactive training explores Indigenous helper wellness in the context of working with Indigenous communities and service providers.

🗓 WHEN: June 06, 2025 | 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM EDT (12:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT)

💻 WHERE: Zoom

🔗 REGISTER NOW: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8517459597439/WN_vxU1whzAROmMnxo8HpC9hw #/registration

This training is intended for Ontario-based First Nations, Inuit, Métis mental health professionals and community helpers.

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Opening Hours

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

Website

https://www.camh.ca/shkaabemakwa

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Shkaabe Makwa at CAMH

Shkaabe Makwa at CAMH plays a key role in connecting with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities and service providers across the province with a focus on relationship building, workforce development, advancing culturally relevant systems initiatives, and improving practice through research and knowledge exchange.

Indigenous Service Providers: includes Indigenous-governed organizations, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Communities, and Indigenous health service providers.

Crisis or urgent care: If you are in need of urgent mental health care, please go to the nearest emergency room or call 911. You can also call ConnexOntario's 24/7 Mental Health Helpline: 1-866-531-2600 or contact a nurse at Telehealth Ontario by dialing 1-866-797-0000. About this page: The purpose of this page is to share information about our events, trainings, and the work we do at Shkaabe Makwa. This page is monitored during regular business hours (Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.). We welcome comments and discussion, but please make sure that you are respectful. CAMH reserves the right to disengage from contact with anyone who does not respect our rules of engagement, and to remove any content that: - is obscene, pornographic or sexually explicit - depicts graphic or gratuitous violence - makes threats of any kind or that intimidates, harasses, or bullies anyone - is derogatory, demeaning, malicious, defamatory, abusive, offensive or hateful