De dwa da dehs nye>s Aboriginal Health Centre

11/19/2025

11/19/2025

All sessions in Brantford are now fully booked!

Hamilton sessions with Spencer Thomas are still available.

If you’re an Indigenous man looking for a safe, supportive space to talk, learn, and find balance, don’t miss out. Each 1-on-1 session is 45 minutes.

To book your spot with Spencer in Hamilton, email Victoria at VMcNaughton@dahac.ca.

Sessions are filling up fast!

11/19/2025

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Flu Clinic at IDHC has been postponed until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Please stay tuned for updates!

De dwa da dehs nye>s is hosting a Flu Clinic at Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle on November 19th! Protect yourself and our community and get your flu shot with us. Plus, enjoy a free lunch and enter to win a gift card. Book your appointment today or just drop in. Let’s stay healthy together!

11/18/2025

Today, Traditional Healing Program was invited by Gihekdagye, formerly known as BRISC, to provide a cedar foot soak for the senior group hosted by Victoria, Traditional Healing Coordinator.
Nia:wen to everyone who participated. I hope you all enjoyed the experience.

As part of the visit, we shared a short teaching on the importance of cedar. Cedar is known as a protector and a cleanser, helping to lift away what no longer serves us and to bring balance back into the body and spirit. When we place our feet, our connection to the earth, into cedar water, we allow the medicine to ground us, release tension, and welcome renewal.

We also learned that other herbs can be added to the soak to create blends that support self-love, healing, and personal intention. These plants work together to remind us to care for ourselves, to slow down, and to honour the teachings the natural world offers us.

At the end of the gathering, each participant received a take-home self-care kit with everything needed to create a cedar foot soak at home, so the healing can continue.

Nia:wen’kó:wa for sharing this healing time together.

11/18/2025

Spots are still available for tomorrow's Inaugural Grief Walk, in partnership with . Register today by calling 289-438-1540

Come together in unity to share our stories, receive guidance, and gain companionship through our healing grief journey.

🗓️ November 19th | 10:00am – 11:30am
📍 Jaycee Park, Port Dalhousie (543 Ontario Street)

Join us for DAHC's Inaugural Grief Walk, in partnership with . Come together in unity to share our stories, receive guidance, and gain companionship through our healing grief journey

🗓️ November 19th | 10:00am – 11:30am
📍 Jaycee Park, Port Dalhousie (543 Ontario Street)

11/17/2025

Thanks to all your support, we’re adding more spots to our Men's Good Path sessions with Spencer Thomas. If you’re an Indigenous man looking for a safe place to talk, learn, and find balance, these 1-on-1 sessions are for you. Each session is 45 minutes and offers a chance to focus on your journey in a good way.

Want to schedule a session with Spencer? Email Victoria at vmcNaughton@dahac.ca to reserve your spot. Spaces are limited, so don’t wait!

11/14/2025

What a beautiful way to mark the end of our journey together. The DAHC Traditional Healing Team hosted the final Community Gathering for the Mending Broken Hearts "Odayimann" Project, alongside a Cedar Smudge Spray Workshop.

Our heartfelt thanks to Bernice Downey for sharing her powerful story and research findings, reminding us just how vital it is to create spaces for healing, learning, and connection in our communities.

This project is about helping Indigenous women feel confident in managing their heart health by educating healthcare providers about Indigenous women’s lives and approaches to well-being. The knowledge gained will be used to create training for healthcare providers and workshops for young Indigenous women, with the goal of building stronger relationships and empowering women to take charge of their heart health.

11/10/2025

11/10/2025

Join us on Thursday November 13 at 11:30am for the Mending Broken Hearts Study
Final Community Gathering ❤️
Lunch will be provided 🙂
Transportation can be arranged from Brantford to Hamilton. We invite you to stay after the Gathering to make cedar spray with the De dwa da dehs nye>s Traditional team.

Please email Shannon Mitchell to register
SMitchell@dahac.ca
2nd flyer for this event ❤️
*unfortunately we are unable to offer transportation from the Niagara region for this event

11/08/2025

We honor Indigenous Veterans who lost their lives for this country and celebrate those who continue to inspire us with their resilience and strength. Nya:weh, Miigwetch, Thank you

11/07/2025

De dwa da dehs nye>s is hosting a Flu Clinic at Indigenous Diabetes Health Circle on November 19th! Protect yourself and our community and get your flu shot with us. Plus, enjoy a free lunch and enter to win a gift card. Book your appointment today or just drop in. Let’s stay healthy together!