Program Updates

 

Traditional Healing Program

 

Walter Cooke – Traditional Elder “Getchi Anishnabe” 

 

Available Tuesdays and Wednesday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

 

Walter Cooke, Ojibway/Cree Elder of the Bear Clan has been retained to provide counseling services to clients of De dwa da dehs nye>s.  The counseling will cover personal conflicts, spirituality and related health care issues and concerns in the area of our physical, social (emotional) and mental well being.  All counseling sessions are held in strict confidence.

 

Walter brings a wealth of cultural/traditional information and teachings to assist our clients and community address their health care needs.  Walter has lectured and facilitated a number of healing workshops and provided consultative work to many groups, agencies, institutions and individuals.  Walter is well known for his use of the Teachings of the Eagle Feather in his work.

 

Healing Circles

 

Healing circle(s) is a process of sharing our emotional, physical, mental and spiritual hurts and well being with like-minded people as a group.  The circles are usually open to anyone that is on their healing journey unless it is specified to reach out to a specific group ie.  Single Parents Circle.

 

The circle often has a facilitator/staff person of an agency and an elder present to guide the group.  Each individual after some initial instructions will share his/her story to the circle with the people present.

 

There is no specific time frame except to announce the start time and possible closure of the meeting.  The circles are usually open to anyone that is seeking to heal but willing to share his/her story.  Some circles will be by word of mouth for a specific group or will be advertised as such.

 

 

TRADITIONAL SEER

MAUREEN DUBUC

 

Maureen “Minnie” Dubuc is a traditional seer contracted by the Aboriginal Health Centre.  Minnie is a Tuscarora Woman of the Turtle clan.  She brings with her twenty years experience in working with the community.  She assists native clients to bring balance and wellness in their lives.

 

Traditional Healers Assistant

Marcella Clarkson

 

Marcella Clarkson, fluent Ojibwe, Marten Clan, born in Wikwemikong First Nation, Manitoulin Island, Ontario.  Marcella has resided in Hamilton-Wentworth for approximately thirty-five years now.  She has three grown children – two daughters (twins) and one son.  She has five beautiful grandchildren.  Marcella’s working life has been serving the Native Community as an Alcohol and Drug Worker, then as a Native Court Worker (twenty years).  Marcella has been busy booking appointments for Walter and Minnie, doing intakes, inputting data for the Traditional Healing Program.  Marcella is available to book your appointment call (905) 544-4320.