The beginning of the year has brought many changes here at NWAC, including the formation of a Resiliency Lodges Research and Policy Unit.

The unit will specialize in areas that are unique to or significantly impact programs at the Resiliency Lodges. Some of these areas include:

• programs and wellness supports for those affected by residential schools and federal Indian day schools

• programs and wellness supports for missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and gender-diverse people

• arts-based healing programs

• traditional medicine as a supportive element for healing

• Elder-led community support worker training and education programs

The eight staff members who make up the unit are looking forward to advancing the programs at the Resiliency Lodges and learning from the Elders, Elder helpers, and support persons who make these programs come to life!