MIWAYAWIN

The Miwayawin Program is a healing initiative created by and for Sixties Scoop Survivors. Rooted in the Cree word Miwayawin, meaning well-being, this program is envisioned as a culturally grounded and bravery-centered space that nurtures survivors’ holistic healing that honors their truth, their spirit, and their inherent worth.

 

The Miwayawin Program centres on healing circles and healing through art – pathways that gently and powerfully reconnect survivors with the parts of themselves that have been wounded, silenced, or forgotten due to displacement, loss, and cultural disconnection. This healing journey will support the revitalization, restoration, and reclamation of traditional practices, teachings, and ways of being that were taken, broken or severed through the Sixties Scoop genocidal policies. Miwayawin acknowledges that true healing must be cultural, spiritual, emotional, and creative. It will foster a space where survivors can safely return to themselves, to each other, and to the spirit of their ancestors.

 

Most importantly, Miwayawin will honour the spirit within each person – regardless of their circumstances or where they are on their journey. It is a space of dignity, compassion, and cultural resurgence, where healing and cultural well-being are not only supported, but celebrated. This space is not only about healing the individual, but also about weaving back together the cultural threads that connect us as Indigenous Peoples. Miwayawin recognizes that healing is not linear, but sacred and deeply personal. The program will foster a sense of belonging and safety, enabling survivors to step into their wholeness and reclaim their truths with dignity and courage.