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Shkaabe Makwa

Shkaabe Makwa (at CAMH)
We believe that culture is central to healing and wellness

Shkaabe Makwa plays a key role in connecting with First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities and service providers across the province with a focus on:
• Building relationships and collaborative partnerships;
• Providing training to support workforce development;
• Advancing culturally relevant systems initiatives; and
• Improving practice through research and knowledge exchange. Shkaabe Makwa collaborates with many programs across CAMH to develop and deliver training, implement system initiatives, coordinate knowledge exchange events and webinars, support Virtual Care services, resource for research projects and lead Indigenous engagement for CAMH programs and initiatives. For more information about the program, please contact us at shkaabemakwa@camh.ca

Crisis or Urgent care:
Please note that our social media channels are not monitored 24/7. If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, you are deserving of help - visit www.camh.ca/gethelp for more information. If you require immediate, in-person emergency care, call 911, or go to your nearest emergency department. You can also call ConnexOntario's 24/7 Mental Health Helpline: 1-866-531-2600 or contact a nurse at Telehealth Ontario by dialing 1-866-797-0000. We welcome comments and discussion about mental and addiction issues, but please make sure that you are respectful. CAMH reserves the right to disengage from contact with anyone who does not respect our rules of engagement, and to remove any content that:
• is obscene, pornographic or sexually explicit
• depicts graphic or gratuitous violence
• makes threats of any kind or that intimidates, harasses, or bullies anyone
• is derogatory, demeaning, malicious, defamatory, abusive, offensive or hateful

02/19/2026

Shkaabe Makwa, in collaboration with the Ontario Hospital Association, welcome Dr. Georgina Martin for a conversation on the history of Indian Hospitals in Canada, and their intergenerational effects on First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities.

🗓 WHEN: Thursday, February 26, 2026

🕰 TIME: 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM

📍 LOCATION: CAMH (100 Stokes Street, Toronto, ON), online option available

Dr. Georgina Martin is Secwepemc and a member of the Williams Lake First Nation. Dr. Martin’s research focuses on intergenerational trauma, cultural identity, Indigenous self-determination, education, and voice.

This event is FREE to attend but registration is required.

Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/vaRDMgeJmY

02/12/2026

In case you missed yesterday’s session, we’re happy to announce that we are hosting a second information session on Healing Pathways, a culturally grounded group healing model designed by and for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis.

This session is intended for Ontario-based Indigenous service providers who deliver direct services with First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals, families, and communities, and who are interested in their setting becoming a pilot site for Healing Pathways.

Participants of this information session will:

✅ Learn about the Healing Pathways model, structure, and guiding principles

✅ Understand how Indigenous knowledge and teachings are embedded throughout the intervention

✅ Receive an overview of the training and implementation process

✅ Learn about the opportunity to partner as a part of the first round of Healing Pathways implementation this Spring

WHEN: February 18, 2026 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM ET

WHERE: Online

This webinar is FREE to attend.

REGISTER NOW: https://camh.webex.com/weblink/register/r332de1322b10656a3376e540e6b788cb

Healing Pathways centres Indigenous knowledge and teachings both in design and application of the interventions. The program integrates strategies, resources and tools which participants can use to increase awareness of the impacts of intergenerational trauma and to learn strategies to cope with these impacts in safer ways.

Criteria for pilot sites include: the ability to run a program geared to youth aged 18-29 years old, have clinical staff ideally with group facilitation experience on site, willingness to distribute surveys and engage with the results, and access to a Knowledge Keeper or Elder.

Healing Pathways was originally developed by Indigenous clinicians and a Traditional Healer through Shkaabe Makwa Clinical Service at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).

For more information about this webinar and about Healing Pathways, please email: Chantell.Morais@camh.ca

02/09/2026

Join our team!

Shkaabe Makwa Clinical Services is currently seeking a part-time, permanent, Cultural Care Practitioner to provide individual and group based traditional teachings, spiritual counselling, cultural supports and healing ceremonies for clients, patients and families.

The successful candidate will be First Nations, Inuit or Métis who is recognized as a Cultural Care Practitioner (Traditional Healer, Elder, Cultural Resource, Knowledge Keeper etc.) by the Indigenous community. Additionally, they will hold at least 7 years of experience providing cultural support to people with substance use and mental health concerns.

This position is located in Toronto and may include travel to other areas within Ontario.

Application deadline: February 21, 2026

Click the link to apply: https://cta.cadienttalent.com/index.jsp?POSTING_ID=106662876087&locale=en_US&SRCSEQ=postingSearchResults&SEQ=jobDetails&applicationName=CentreforAddictionandMentalHealthReqExt

02/06/2026

Join us for an interactive information session introducing Healing Pathways, a culturally grounded group healing model designed by and for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis.

This session is intended for Ontario-based Indigenous service providers who deliver direct services with First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals, families, and communities, and who are interested in learning about implementing Healing Pathways within their own setting.

WHEN: February 11, 2026 | 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM ET

WHERE: Online

This webinar is FREE to attend.

REGISTER NOW: https://camh.webex.com/weblink/register/r05809e12e61bd22e3734a58cde62d42c

Healing Pathways centres Indigenous knowledge and teachings both in design and application of the interventions. The program integrates strategies, resources and tools which participants can use to increase awareness of the impacts of intergenerational trauma and to learn strategies to cope with these impacts in safer ways.

Participants will:

✅ Learn about the Healing Pathways model, structure, and guiding principles
Understand how Indigenous knowledge and teachings are embedded throughout the intervention

✅ Receive an overview of the training and implementation process

✅ Learn about the opportunity to participate in the first round of Healing Pathways implementation this Spring

Healing Pathways was originally developed by Indigenous clinicians and a Traditional Healer through Shkaabe Makwa Clinical Service at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH).

For more information about this webinar and about Healing Pathways, please email: Chantell.Morais@camh.ca

01/29/2026

Join our team!

Shkaabe Makwa and the Institute for Mental Health Policy Research at CAMH are seeking a First Nations, Inuit or Métis Research Associate 1 for a part-time contract (12 months).

The Research Associate 1 will support the First Nations Wellness Initiative in Saugeen First Nation. The Research Associate 1 will work closely with the local Research Coordinator in support of the community meetings and administrative tasks, such as, processing honorarium, scheduling meeting venues, attending team meetings as needed, and areas related to technology.

This position is based in Saugeen First Nation and may involve travel within Ontario.

Application deadline: February 20, 2026

TO APPLY: https://cta.cadienttalent.com/index.jsp?POSTING_ID=106662936258&locale=en_US&SRCSEQ=postingSearchResults&SEQ=jobDetails&applicationName=CentreforAddictionandMentalHealthReqExt

01/27/2026

ATTENTION INDIGENOUS HELPERS IN THE GTA!

We're thrilled to announce a special in-person offering of our training Pivoting Towards the Good Life: Braiding Indigenous Wisdom with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Indigenous helpers.

WHEN: February 25, 26 & 27, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 4:20 PM EST

WHERE: CAMH Auditorium (2nd floor), 1025 Queen St W. Toronto ON M6J 1H4

INTENDED AUDIENCE: Ontario-based First Nations, Inuit, Métis mental health professionals and community helpers.

NO COST.

Lunch provided by Red Seal Chef Rick Powless.

Attendance is required at all sessions to receive a certificate of completion.

Space is limited! Register now: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/pivoting-towards-the-good-life-braiding-indigenous-wisdom-with-acceptance-tickets-1980194298452?aff=oddtdtcreator

01/26/2026

HAPPENING THIS FRIDAY: Indigenous Helper Wellness: Building Skills for Self-Care.

This FREE three-hour online interactive training explores Indigenous helper wellness in the context of working with Indigenous communities and service providers.

🗓WHEN: January 30, 2026 | 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM EST (12:30 PM - 3:30 PM CST)
💻 WHERE: Zoom

🔗 REGISTER HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BTCg7oGwSiyb01SEmEpJqw #/registration

NOTE: This training is intended for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis mental health professionals and helpers in Ontario.

01/20/2026

REGISTRATION IS NOW FULL!

To join our waitlist, please email: workforcedevelopment@camh.ca

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Register now! Pivoting Towards the Good Life: Braiding Indigenous Wisdom with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Indigenous Helping Traditions for Indigenous helpers.

WHEN: February 10, 12 & 18, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM EST

LOCATION: Online

NO COST | SPACE IS LIMITED!

REGISTER HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tgntYmnzQneq-Emm2TvWMQ #/registration

By bringing together traditional teachings from Indigenous Knowledge Keepers with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy principles, this three day virtual training will empower and support individuals grappling with challenging thoughts and emotions, featuring experiential learning, practical tools, and extensive opportunity for counselling role-play.

This training is intended for Indigenous mental health professionals and helpers. You must attend all sessions to receive a certificate of completion.

01/14/2026

REGISTER NOW! Indigenous Helper Wellness: Building Skills for Self-Care

This FREE three-hour online interactive training explores Indigenous helper wellness in the context of working with Indigenous communities and service providers.

🗓WHEN: January 30, 2026 | 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM EST (12:30 PM - 3:30 PM CST)
💻 WHERE: Zoom

🔗 REGISTER HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BTCg7oGwSiyb01SEmEpJqw #/registration

NOTE: This training is intended for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis mental health professionals and helpers in Ontario.

01/07/2026

Start off the new year by prioritizing self-care.

Register now for Feeding the Fire: Sustaining Helper Wellness - a new, no-cost, asynchronous (self-paced) interactive online training for Ontario-based First Nations, Inuit, Métis mental health professionals and community helpers.

This learning journey is designed to support your wellness as you support others. Through a combination of knowledge sharing, reflective activities, scenario-based learning, and practical tools, you will explore ways to sustain your Spirit, strengthen your resilience, and integrate self-care into your life.

Create a free account and enrol here: https://shkaabemakwa.camh.ca/course/index.php

Questions? Contact us: workforcedevelopment@camh.ca

12/19/2025

Shkaabe Makwa wishes you and your families a safe and wonderful Winter Solstice!

12/03/2025

REGISTER NOW! Indigenous Helper Wellness: Building Skills for Self-Care

This FREE three-hour online interactive training explores Indigenous helper wellness in the context of working with Indigenous communities and service providers.

🗓WHEN: December 10, 2025 | 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM EST (12:30 PM - 3:30 PM CST)

💻 WHERE: Zoom

🔗 REGISTER HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hw4lDiUFQNCT8uEwlTQuYg #/registration

NOTE: This training is intended for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis mental health professionals and helpers in Ontario.

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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https://www.camh.ca/shkaabemakwa

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Shkaabe Makwa at CAMH

Shkaabe Makwa at CAMH plays a key role in connecting with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities and service providers across the province with a focus on relationship building, workforce development, advancing culturally relevant systems initiatives, and improving practice through research and knowledge exchange.

Indigenous Service Providers: includes Indigenous-governed organizations, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Communities, and Indigenous health service providers.

Crisis or urgent care: If you are in need of urgent mental health care, please go to the nearest emergency room or call 911. You can also call ConnexOntario's 24/7 Mental Health Helpline: 1-866-531-2600 or contact a nurse at Telehealth Ontario by dialing 1-866-797-0000. About this page: The purpose of this page is to share information about our events, trainings, and the work we do at Shkaabe Makwa. This page is monitored during regular business hours (Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.). We welcome comments and discussion, but please make sure that you are respectful. CAMH reserves the right to disengage from contact with anyone who does not respect our rules of engagement, and to remove any content that: - is obscene, pornographic or sexually explicit - depicts graphic or gratuitous violence - makes threats of any kind or that intimidates, harasses, or bullies anyone - is derogatory, demeaning, malicious, defamatory, abusive, offensive or hateful