Gwekwaadziwin Miikan

In this episode, we are honoured to share our open and honest conversation with Oob-Kobijun, Donald Cada Baa. Don Baa was an important member of the Gwekwaadziwin Miikan community where he provided cultural and therapeutic support, as well as lots of laughter to participants and staff. From his memorial card: “Don Spent his life journey using the gifts given to him by the Creator to help so many,...

Episode 3 The Honourable Michael Tibollo – Building a Continuum of Care In this episode of Rooted in Gwekwaadziwin , we speak with The Honourable Michael Tibollo, Associate Attorney General of Ontario. This conversation was originally recorded while Minister Tibollo was serving as Ontario’s Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, where he helped lead the development of the province’s R...

Roger Beaudin – Community Leadership and the Foundations of Land-Based Healing In this episode of Rooted in Gwekwaadziwin , we sit down with Roger Beaudin, longtime Health Director for M’Chigeeng First Nation and former Enaagdenjged (Band Manager). Roger reflects on the early conversations and community leadership that helped shape the vision for Gwekwaadziwin Miikan and the development of land-ba...

Episode Title: Our Origin Story (Part 1): Dr. Karen Minden and the Foundations of Land-Based Healing Episode Description: In the first episode of Rooted in Gwekwaadziwin , we return to the beginning of our program’s origin story with Dr. Karen Minden, founder of Pine River Institute and a key influence in the early development of Gwekwaadziwin Miikan. Dr. Minden shares the personal journey that le...