Indigenous Voices of Qualia Counselling Services

10/18/2025

09/26/2025

09/26/2025

JOIN US!!!!!

Brantford Native Housing’s 4th Annual Truth and Reconciliation Event

Saturday, September 27th
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Mohawk Park, 51 Lynwood Drive, City of Brantford

Join us as we gather in the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation — a time to honor survivors, celebrate Indigenous culture, and build understanding together. This event is not just a celebration, but a step toward healing and unity.

Opening (11:00 AM – 11:30 AM)
Social Singers & Dancers (11:30 AM – 12:30 PM)
Dance Demonstrations (1:15 PM – 1:45 PM)
▪️ Men’s Traditional
▪️ Women’s Jingle Dress
▪️ Fancy Shawl
Pow Wow Singers, Dancers & Games (2:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
▪️ Spot Dances • Potato Dance • Intertribals • Youth Candy Dance
Closing (3:00 PM – 3:30 PM)

Featuring:
Community Dream Catcher Project (while supplies last)
Indigenous Artisan Vendors & Community Info Booths
Delicious Indian Tacos (served until gone!)

We welcome everyone to this event as an opportunity to learn, connect, and move forward in reconciliation together.

09/10/2025

TODAY
Colour Walk/Run 👟
In recognition of World Su***de Prevention Day
📅 Wednesday September 10 2025
⏰ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
📍 Six Nations Blue Track
Rain date Thursday September 11 2025
Join us for a fun family event to raise awareness of su***de and su***de prevention.
Free T-shirt • Sunglasses while quantities last
☎️ For more information contact the life promotion co-ordinator at 519-754-7359

09/02/2025

Join us on Wednesday September 10th at the 2025 Moment 4 Life Colour Run in recognition of World Su***de Prevention Day.

💜 5:30pm - 7:00pm
🩵 Six Nations Blue Track - 1738 Fourth Line Rd
💜 FREE Event T-shirt and Sunglasses (while supplies last)
🩵 FREE Photo Booth
💜 Community Service Information Booths
🩵 Support your Family and Friends

Bring your family and friends

07/11/2025

🌿 Announcing "Sacred Horizons," a 10-Day "Males Only" Residential Program. This specialized program provides a culturally grounded and trauma-informed space for men ready to address the devastating impacts of sexual abuse and violence.

🗓️ Date: September 14–24, 2025
📍 Location: Hagersville, ON

This program requires deep work and prior support systems. Applications are being accepted now at www.nhtc.ca or by calling 1-877-330-8467. See the attached poster for more information.

07/05/2025

We all know how easy it is to let those summer nights pull us into late gatherings and endless screen time. But remember, a good night’s sleep is your best friend in tackling anxiety.

☀️ Longer daylight hours and social events can disrupt routines, leading to poor sleep — a key driver of anxiety.

🧠 Tip: Stick to a regular bedtime, reduce screen time at night, and create a cool, dark sleeping environment.

📊 Nearly 50% of Canadians with anxiety report chronic sleep problems. (CAMH, 2022)

07/03/2025

Nature is a powerful healer for little minds.
Try these simple outdoor ideas this summer:
🌳 Tree hugging or laying under the clouds
🏞 Quiet walks with sensory noticing (“What do you hear, see, feel?”)
🌊 Toe-dipping in water or bare feet on the ground
🎨 Nature-based art (leaf rubbings, rock painting)

Connection to land = connection to self.

07/02/2025

Summer freedom can be joyful — but also overwhelming for kids with anxiety, trauma, or sensory sensitivities.
Here’s how to support emotional regulation:
🌞 Stick to calming routines
🍎 Keep regular meals and snacks
🛏 Prioritize rest and downtime
🧸 Provide safe spaces for quiet play or retreat

✅ Predictability = safety. And safety supports mental health.

07/01/2025

Today, many are celebrating.
But for others this day brings up grief, resistance, and remembrance.

🧡 Mental health is deeply connected to identity.
💬 Belonging. Safety. Ancestry. Land. Language.

Let’s honour all of Canada’s truths.
Holding space for complexity is healing.

07/01/2025

Canada Day can be an emotional day. For some, it brings pride. For others, pain.

Let’s honour the incredible strength of Indigenous, Black, and newcomer communities who have persisted through systemic harm — and continue to build vibrant futures.

🌱 Resilience is mental health.
🌿 Cultural identity is medicine.
🧡 Land, language, and lineage matter.

06/30/2025

Trauma can have profound effects on our mental well-being, often manifesting as anxiety, depression, or even sleep disturbances. It's crucial to acknowledge these feelings and begin the journey toward healing. Together, we can foster understanding and support one another on the path to recovery. You are not alone.
Let’s support healing.