The first ever Day of Healing is coming up on November 17th, which coincides with Victims and Survivors of Crime Week. Chrystal Toop, Community Justice Worker with the mental health team at Pikwàkanagàn First Nation shares the details.
Toop also says it’s important to recognize the historical and present day, compounded impacts of crime and violence for racialized community members, such as those who belong to Pikwakanagan First Nation and others living throughout Renfrew County.
This Day of Healing will bring together individual community members and feature both western and traditional holistic services to build and reinforce strength within the Victim/Survivor community. Using the Seven Grandfather Teachings, this collaborative event will build community and resilience by offering traditional knowledge while increasing awareness of support services.
The first 100 registrants will receive a complimentary swag bag and bundle for the Day of Healing Event.
Registration forms can be found at algonquinsofpikwakanagan.com or victimservicesrenfrewcouty.ca and submitted to: justice.mhs@pikwakanagan.ca
