About Beendigen
Our History
Beendigen integrates cultural teachings into many of its healing programs. Culture and traditional knowledge are at the center of how Beendigen develops and delivers supports and services to Indigenous families. The Medicine Wheel Teachings, traditional ceremonies, and cultural awareness are balanced with the educational components of individual and group programming. Elders play an important role at Beendigen as they help to promote a traditional and cultural connectedness which Beendigen believes is vital to cultivating opportunities for healing.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide safety and shelter to Indigenous women and children experiencing violence, and to facilitate the cycle of healing through the delivery of culturally appropriate programs and services to individuals and families.
Beendigen is governed by a Board of Directors.
Our Vision
To empower Indigenous women and their families to live mino-bimaadiziwin (a good life) through traditional teachings and ceremonies. Beendigen supports families and communities to live free from violence.
Our Values
We believe every family deserves to live in a safe home free from violence. We believe that given the opportunity, women who have experienced abuse can move forward through healing. With influence from the Medicine Wheel Teachings and core social work values, we assist women to gain a strong foundation which can help them move ahead in a positive, healthy manner.
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