About Hollow Bone Healing Lodge
Who They Are
At Hollow Bone Healing Lodge, we're dedicated to building bridges between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. We believe in the power of cultural understanding to promote healing and reconciliation.
Celebrating Traditions
They work alongside local Treaty members, Elders, and Knowledge Keepers to revitalize Indigenous languages and traditions. This includes creating engaging educational materials and facilitating learning opportunities for all.
Empowering Through Education
Their workshops, events, and online resources foster cultural awareness and understanding. This knowledge is key to acknowledging historical injustices and promoting Indigenous rights.
Advocating for Change
They champion reconciliation at all levels, advocating for policies that reflect Indigenous perspectives and address social disparities. believe in collaborative partnerships with governments, non-profits, and businesses to achieve lasting change.
Creating Space for Healing
They create safe and inclusive spaces for dialogue, community gatherings, and healing circles. They recognize the interconnectedness of cultural well-being with mental, physical, and spiritual health. Additionally, they provide access to cultural and spiritual resources, ensuring urban Indigenous communities can connect and access cultural resources.
They specialize in
Building a reconciled future requires a comprehensive approach. They:
- Empower communities: Through engaging education and revitalized cultural resources, we dismantle stereotypes and cultivate compassion and understanding to create pathways toward reconciliation
- Bridge the gap: They facilitate access to ceremonies and traditions, especially for urban Indigenous peoples.
- Promote inclusivity: They offer professional training to integrate Indigenous perspectives into education and workplaces.
Land Acknowledgement
In the Spirit of the Truth,
we acknowledge and recognize past and ongoing injustices. Plants for a Purpose is committed to Reconciliation and healing with Indigenous Peoples. Plants for a Purpose recognizes the traditional territories, oral practices, and the history of the Blackfoot (Siksika, Piikani, and Kainai), the Tsuut’ina (Sarcee), the Stoney Nakota (Chiniki, Goodstoney/Wesley, and Bearspaw) First Nations, as well as the Métis Nation (Region 3). All who live here have responsibilities to this spectacular land.