Red Road to Healing is a 10-week program for women who have experienced violence and are ready to move forward in their healing journey. It is a balance of informational and healing sessions. Traditional teachings are introduced to counteract the messages of violence and to empower women to make healthier choices for themselves and their families.
Red Road to Healing was created by local Anishinaabe woman, Shannon Buck. In her words: “By using traditional healing methods and incorporating traditional teachings we are able to restore to women pride in themselves as Indigenous women, reconnect them with their heritage and provide opportunities for personal growth, community building and the reclaiming of a woman’s sacredness and power.”
The program is run twice a year - in the Fall and Winter. It is a closed group and registration is required.
For more information, contact Gladys at gladys@npdwc.org or (204) 947-0321 ext. 6.
Below is a video sharing the stories of women who have completed Red Road to Healing, as they describe how the program has impacted their healing journey.
Red Road to Healing was created by local Anishinaabe woman, Shannon Buck. In her words: “By using traditional healing methods and incorporating traditional teachings we are able to restore to women pride in themselves as Indigenous women, reconnect them with their heritage and provide opportunities for personal growth, community building and the reclaiming of a woman’s sacredness and power.”
The program is run twice a year - in the Fall and Winter. It is a closed group and registration is required.
For more information, contact Gladys at gladys@npdwc.org or (204) 947-0321 ext. 6.
Below is a video sharing the stories of women who have completed Red Road to Healing, as they describe how the program has impacted their healing journey.
Meet the Facilitators
Red Road to Healing is primarily facilitated by Gladys Marinko, the Knowledge Keeper at NPDWC. You can learn more about her by visiting our staff page, or stopping by for a chat! She is supported by community members who have completed the Red Road to Healing Facilitator Training with Shannon Buck - see below!
Jamie Thomas
Jamie completed Red Road to Healing Facilitator Training in 2022 and co-facilitated her first session with Gladys from October-December 2022. Read on to learn more about Jamie in her own words!
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"Hi, my name is Jamie Thomas. I am a mom, wife, sister, and sundancer. I am a helper in our community. I provide therapy to youth and young adults in care. I love ceremony and believe we are all connected. I believe that there is something really special that happens when women gather. You are medicine! I am looking forward to getting to know your beautiful energy. Miigwetch!"
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