Indigenous Voices of Qualia Counselling Services

04/06/2026

Please join us for our Red Dress Memorial on Tuesday May 5th, 2026 at 1pm.

04/02/2026

🎉 We’re so excited to share that Qualia Counselling Services has been nominated for Best Therapy and Counselling Centre in Brantford for CommunityVotes Brantford 2026! 💚

This recognition means so much to us — supporting our community is at the heart of everything we do, and we’re incredibly grateful to be considered.

We would truly appreciate your vote!

👉 Vote here: https://brantford.communityvotes.com/2025/12/healthcare/therapy-and-counselling

Voting is officially open and runs from April 1st - May 3rd, 2026, so every vote truly counts! (CommunityVotes Brantford 2026)

Thank you for being part of the Qualia community 💫

04/02/2026

03/30/2026

GIVEAWAY: Get a FREE Easter Produce Bag from the Tentewata:ton/Dedwadado Community Market!

Date: April 1
Location: Odrohekta'geh (1676 Chiefswood Road)

Option 1: Seniors or those with disability/low income can pre-register. 100 bags are avaialable. Pick up is from 1-4pm

Option 2: 200 bags available on a first come, first serve basis. Pick up time is 12-5pm.

10/18/2025

09/26/2025

09/26/2025

JOIN US!!!!!

Brantford Native Housing’s 4th Annual Truth and Reconciliation Event

Saturday, September 27th
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Mohawk Park, 51 Lynwood Drive, City of Brantford

Join us as we gather in the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation — a time to honor survivors, celebrate Indigenous culture, and build understanding together. This event is not just a celebration, but a step toward healing and unity.

Opening (11:00 AM – 11:30 AM)
Social Singers & Dancers (11:30 AM – 12:30 PM)
Dance Demonstrations (1:15 PM – 1:45 PM)
▪️ Men’s Traditional
▪️ Women’s Jingle Dress
▪️ Fancy Shawl
Pow Wow Singers, Dancers & Games (2:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
▪️ Spot Dances • Potato Dance • Intertribals • Youth Candy Dance
Closing (3:00 PM – 3:30 PM)

Featuring:
Community Dream Catcher Project (while supplies last)
Indigenous Artisan Vendors & Community Info Booths
Delicious Indian Tacos (served until gone!)

We welcome everyone to this event as an opportunity to learn, connect, and move forward in reconciliation together.

09/10/2025

TODAY
Colour Walk/Run 👟
In recognition of World Su***de Prevention Day
📅 Wednesday September 10 2025
⏰ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 Six Nations Blue Track
Rain date Thursday September 11 2025
Join us for a fun family event to raise awareness of su***de and su***de prevention.
Free T-shirt • Sunglasses while quantities last
☎️ For more information contact the life promotion co-ordinator at 519-754-7359

09/02/2025

Join us on Wednesday September 10th at the 2025 Moment 4 Life Colour Run in recognition of World Su***de Prevention Day.

💜 5:30pm - 7:00pm
🩵 Six Nations Blue Track - 1738 Fourth Line Rd
💜 FREE Event T-shirt and Sunglasses (while supplies last)
🩵 FREE Photo Booth
💜 Community Service Information Booths
🩵 Support your Family and Friends

Bring your family and friends

07/11/2025

🌿 Announcing "Sacred Horizons," a 10-Day "Males Only" Residential Program. This specialized program provides a culturally grounded and trauma-informed space for men ready to address the devastating impacts of sexual abuse and violence.

🗓️ Date: September 14–24, 2025
📍 Location: Hagersville, ON

This program requires deep work and prior support systems. Applications are being accepted now at www.nhtc.ca or by calling 1-877-330-8467. See the attached poster for more information.

07/05/2025

We all know how easy it is to let those summer nights pull us into late gatherings and endless screen time. But remember, a good night’s sleep is your best friend in tackling anxiety.

☀️ Longer daylight hours and social events can disrupt routines, leading to poor sleep — a key driver of anxiety.

🧠 Tip: Stick to a regular bedtime, reduce screen time at night, and create a cool, dark sleeping environment.

📊 Nearly 50% of Canadians with anxiety report chronic sleep problems. (CAMH, 2022)

07/03/2025

Nature is a powerful healer for little minds.
Try these simple outdoor ideas this summer:
🌳 Tree hugging or laying under the clouds
🏞 Quiet walks with sensory noticing (“What do you hear, see, feel?”)
🌊 Toe-dipping in water or bare feet on the ground
🎨 Nature-based art (leaf rubbings, rock painting)

Connection to land = connection to self.