Education & Training
Culturally grounded learning experiences rooted in Indigenous knowledge systems, guided by clinical expertise, and dedicated to advancing Indigenous wellness.
The Weaving Wellness Centre (WWC) delivers customized education and training programs for organizations, teams, and communities seeking to build capacity in areas of Indigenous mental health and wellness. Our training is designed and facilitated by Indigenous and non-Indigenous clinicians and educators who bring both clinical expertise and lived experience to every session. Each offering can be tailored to the specific context, sector, and learning needs of the organization.
Our trainings are strength-based, experiential, and immediately applicable, equipping learners with practical tools and frameworks they can use in their day-to-day work. We use experiential exercises, case scenarios, cultural storytelling, and reflective practice to ensure learning is meaningful and lasting.
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Métis Foundations & Wellness
In-Person | Virtual | Self-Paced
Deepen your understanding of Métis history, culture, and community and explore what culturally grounded wellness looks like for Métis people today.
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Trauma-Informed Care
In-Person | Virtual
Explore how trauma shapes experiences within care settings and gain practical tools to create safer, more supportive environments for the people you serve.
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Cultural Safety & Humility
In-Person | Virtual
Examine how power, bias, and systemic inequity impact care relationships and develop the reflective practices needed to build accountable practices
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Allyship & Reconciliation
In-Person | Virtual
Move beyond awareness into action. Explore what meaningful allyship and reconciliation look like in your everyday professional practice and workplace relationships.
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Workforce Wellness
In-Person | Virtual
Recognize the signs of burnout and compassion fatigue before they take hold, and build sustainable strategies for maintaining well-being.
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Lateral Violence & Kindness
In-Person | Virtual
Understand the roots of lateral violence within Indigenous communities and workplaces, and discover how kindness and accountability can interrupt harmful cycles and restore connection.
Stackable Training Series
Our offerings work as standalone training sessions or combined into cohesive multi-session series. Bundling sessions creates a richer, more sustained learning experience and is often the most cost-effective approach for organizations with ongoing training needs or annual professional development commitments.
We work with you to sequence sessions thoughtfully; building on earlier learning, allowing time for integration between sessions, and tailoring case scenarios and discussion to your sector and team.
A typical training series runs over 2-4 months with sessions delivered weekly, bi-weekly or monthly.
Community is Culture
Community is Culture is an interactive, culturally grounded breakout session that explores Indigenous mental health through connection, shared knowledge, and collective care. Rooted in the understanding that wellness is relational, this session creates space for reflection, story, and practical tools that participants can carry into their communities, organizations, and events.
FAQs
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Yes. We regularly tailor trainings to specific sectors and organizational cultures. Training series can be designed collaboratively, drawing on your organization’s context, case scenarios, and strategic priorities.
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All WWC training is designed and delivered by Indigenous clinicians and educators who bring both clinical expertise and lived experience. At minimum, one Indigenous facilitator leads each session. Our facilitators are trained in the culturally responsive approaches they teach.
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Yes. Sessions typically include relevant resources, handouts, and wellness tools. Our Métis Wellness Resource Package can also be licensed for organizational use, supporting ongoing practice beyond the training.
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Absolutely. We regularly deliver breakout sessions, keynote talks, and wellness spaces at conferences, forums, and community gatherings. We can customize a session around your event theme and audience, including self-care and wellness programming for event participants.
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Yes. Our educational sessions are well-suited to support professional development, mandatory cultural safety and humility training, and organizational learning strategies. We can provide certificates of participation and, where required, coordinate with your regulatory or accreditation body regarding content descriptions.
Ready to weave something meaningful?
Submit a Training Request Form to share your learning goals, context, and timeline. We’ll schedule a conversation to understand your needs and propose a tailored training plan and budget.