CAAN Communities, Alliances & Networks

02/06/2026

Métis Perspectives on Harm Reduction
When: February 12th, 2026
Time: 10 AM (PST) / 11 AM (MST) / 12 PM (CST) / 2 PM (AST)
Where: Zoom | Registration Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3HPCBaj4RcWPjAH3loi85Q

Métis Perspectives on Harm Reduction
This presentation will explore how Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) approaches harm reduction through a community-led, culturally grounded, and relationship-based framework. Drawing from MNBC's Mental Health and Harm Reduction Framework, the session highlights how Metis values, lived experience, and community voices shape programs, partnerships, and advocacy. Participants will gain insight into how MNBC integrates feedback from regional gatherings and community voices into ongoing work, while showcasing a holistic model of support that blends harm reduction, cultural connection, and collective wellbeing.

02/06/2026

The Honouring Our Spirits Train-the-Trainer workshop in Regina has wrapped up beautifully!
Thank you to all participants for your openness, respect, and powerful contributions—these two days were truly inspiring.
Deep gratitude to Knowledge Keepers Betty McKenna and Sedalia L Fazio for their wise guidance and teachings that grounded and enriched the entire gathering.
We carry these learnings forward as we continue honouring the spirits and building stronger communities.
See you in Montreal February 20-22! Email andreac@caan.ca to register.
Miigwech for an uplifting workshop.

02/04/2026

The Honouring Our Spirits Train-the-Trainer workshop continues strong on day 2 in Regina, with great energy, camaraderie, and profound respect among all participants.
A huge thank you to Knowledge Keeper Sedalia L Fazio, who traveled from Montreal to share her invaluable support, guidance, and teachings. Your presence enriches this gathering immensely.
Participants are building connections while exploring Indigenous perspectives, healing practices, and community strengths to address gender equity and violence.
Reminder: The upcoming session in Montreal remains open to all from February 20-22. Email andreac@caan.ca to register or learn more!

02/03/2026

The Honouring Our Spirits Train-the-Trainer workshop is underway in Regina, and it's off to a wonderful start!

miigwech to Knowledge Keeper Betty McKenna for opening the event in a good way with her teachings and wisdom.

Deep thanks to Indulge Kitchen for the delicious meals keeping everyone connected and energized.

Reminder: The Montreal session is open to all February 20-22. Email andreac@caan.ca to join!

02/03/2026

The 10th Gathering of Healing Our Spirit Worldwide will now be held May 13 to 18, 2028 in Ottawa, Ontario Canada. The website will be up within a month with more details including the 4 Indigenous organizations that are the hosts.

02/02/2026

****Happening tomorrow in Regina.****
The Honouring Our Spirits training begins tomorrow, February 3. This free, two-day, in-person Train-the-Trainer workshop is grounded in Indigenous cultural teachings and offers a powerful opportunity to deepen understanding and strengthen community-based responses to gender-based inequity and gender-based violence.
Guided by Indigenous storytelling and the Tree Framework, participants will explore building safe and healing spaces, history and colonial impacts, Indigenous perspectives on gender and equity, gender-based violence, restorative justice, and staying connected. Meals are provided!
There is still time to join this meaningful learning experience. For details or registration, email andreac@caan.ca.
Upcoming locations:
Regina February 3–5
Montreal February 20–22

01/30/2026

*** Only a few more days***
Interested in learning about gender-based inequity and gender-based violence? Want to help create safe and healing spaces in your community?

CAAN invites you to host Honouring Our Spirits, a FREE, two-day, in-person Train-the-Trainer workshop grounded in Indigenous cultural teachings. Guided by Indigenous storytelling and the Tree Framework, this training supports understanding, connection, and community-based solutions.

📍 Regina: February 3–5
📍 Montreal: February 20–22

✨ Topics include:
• Building safe spaces
• History and colonial impacts
• Indigenous perspectives on gender and equity
• Gender-based violence
• Restorative justice
• Staying connected

🍽️ Meals provided

📩 To learn more or register, email andreac@caan.ca

***NEW EVENT DATES***
Regina Feb. 3-5 & Montreal Feb. 20-22

Interested in learning about gender-based inequity and gender-based violence? Want to support safe and healing spaces in your community?
CAAN invites you to host the Honouring Our Spirits training, a free, two-day, in-person Train-the-Trainer workshop grounded in Indigenous cultural teachings. Guided by Indigenous storytelling and the Tree Framework, the training supports understanding, connection, and community-based solutions.
Topics include building safe spaces, history and colonial impacts, Indigenous perspectives on gender and equity, gender-based violence, restorative justice, and staying connected.
Meals are provided. To learn more or register, email andreac@caan.ca.

01/30/2026

Save the date! 2 Spirits in Motion Society (2SiMS) will be hosting our 3rd Annual Pow Wow at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon on Tuesday, March 10th and Wednesday, March 11th 2026.

More details will be shared soon, including registration information, specials, and the event agenda. We look forward to gathering with you again!

01/28/2026

*** New Episode of The Canoe Project***

Knowledge Giver Jimmy Quatell will be sharing different strategies for stress reduction from an Indigenous lens. Hailing from the Campbell River BC, Jimmy works with many healing and treatment centres on Vancouver Island bringing Indigenous healing and wellness.

For this video, an archive of past episodes, and more information go to: https://www.caan.ca/the-canoe-project/

01/25/2026

CAAN Communities, Alliances & Networks is currently seeking fluent Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe) translators to support our important work in Indigenous health, wellness, and advocacy.

If you are a skilled speaker/translator of Anishinaabemowin and interested in contributing, please contact us at: info@caan.ca

Miigwech!

01/23/2026

🌿 Men’s Sweat Lodge Gathering 🌿
Men, relatives, brothers, uncles, and sons — you are warmly invited to gather in a good way for a sacred Men’s Sweat Lodge.

🗓 Friday, January 16 , 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Ka Nikamohk (Singing Over)
All Nations Hope Network
2817 12th Avenue, Regina, Saskatchewan

This is a time for prayer, healing, reflection, and connection on the land in a safe, supportive space for men.
Please come prepared in a respectful way and feel free to share this invitation with other men who may benefit from this gathering.
Everyone is welcome.

01/23/2026

Marama Tamati (Pala), Māori leader from New Zealand and Co-chair of the International Indigenous Working Group on hIV & AIDS (IIWGHA) from 2011-2021, has passed away and is now travelling to spirit world. CAAN gave her the IIPCHA Trailblazer Award at the 2024 Munich IIPCHA.
CAAN acknowledges the powerful and transformative work Marama dedicated her life to, and we extend our deepest condolences to all whose lives she touched.