Department of prevention and resources

The Vision of Sacred Wolf Lodge is to provide a supportive and nurturing environment by instilling a sense of belonging within the community with a cultural focus towards self-sufficiency and independence.

Prevention Services and Healing – parenting, youth, counselling and family supports. Advocacy if you are in involved with a child protection matter.

Sacred Wolf Lodge– wholistic family healing program. Space for two families for 6 months to a year. Located on Cowessess.

Chief Red Bear Children’s Lodge– April 1, 2021 will be the first self governing child welfare service in Canada supporting Cowessess citizens across Canada.

Visit the Chief Red Bear Children’s Lodge website for more information about programs and services.

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Staff:

Quick Facts:

Families assisted since April 1, 2020
3 Families currently participating in Prevention Programs
7 Community Referrals provided to Prevention
Cowessess First Nation Miyo Pimatisowin Act was passed in 2020.

Current Initiatives:

Hosting weekly programming
Monthly cultural ceremonies
Food for the Sacred Wolf Lodge and families involved with prevention
Salaries to cover costs of 5 positions with Sacred Wolf Lodge, and travel for the 5 staff and facilitators.

Working Towards:

Assisting in protection matters in conjunction with when requested with the Ministry of Social Services that involves children and youth. Assesses the needs of families and provides programs and services that promote healing and well-being in the family structure.