Niigaan M’Nikeng

Niigaan M’Nikeng – The Way Forward – assists Indigenous women exiting corrections on probation or bail who are motivated to begin their journey toward balance. 

This community-based Healing Lodge program offers 24/7 supports in an environment of safety, healing, and togetherness to address inter-generational trauma and root causes of criminalization.

With a view to reducing recidivism, the program’s healing practice is anchored in traditional cultural supports and one-on-one case management, including counselling, and life-skills development. TWHLS encourages participants to identify and achieve their personal goals. This is done by providing wrap-around services that include transition to independent living, affordable housing referral services, financial supports, and aftercare programming. 

Since launching in late 2020, the Healing Lodge has celebrated a number of successful graduations. TWHLS is privileged to continue a strong supportive relationship within our sisterhood. Graduates leave strengthened by community and a sense of belonging that continues long after they have graduated.