About Us
SUKAWITHINIWUK WECHIHIWEWIKUMIK Woodland Wellness Centre
is a treatment and community outreach centre to help support the holistic well-being of clients, families and communities.
Why Choose Woodland Wellness Centre?
Our holistic approach to achieving sobriety in a culturally diverse setting gives each participant a unique experience-
Reconnecting to the land, finding hope through ceremonies and relearning our traditional ways.
WWC Developed in June 2022
"This is a place for healing, and we want everyone to feel welcome here, we want people to come here regardless of where they're at, where they're from, what their beliefs are, what their religion is... You don't have to be perfect; nobody is perfect, we all need help"
Chief Tammy Cook-Searson
WWC Healing Model
- Intake - new participants introduced with informational sessions.
- Immersion - into Northern Woodland Cree Traditional Lifestyle practices on the land.
- Land based teachings - such as setting up cooking shelters, smoke houses to dry meats, setting fish nets, etc.
- Ceremony - Participants may attend pipe ceremonies and sweat lodges; among introduction to other ceremonies.
- Woodland Cree language - will be infused with the land, culture and ceremonies.