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 co-facilitate and/or attend as special guest speakers. Read on to learn more about the folks who help make Red Road to Healing a safe and comfortable space for participants.
KELLY BERNARDIN-DVORAK
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Kelly participated in RRTH in 2016 and has helped Gladys facilitate the group a few times over the years. She is grateful to have a chance to be part of the relationship re-learning that is so often what happens at RRTH. Kelly is skilled in explaining things in a way that helps people explore their relationships in an honest and non-judgmental way.
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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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SHERRY GOTT
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Over the years, Sherry Gott has been a special part of Red Road to Healing. She comes to share her residential school experience with us, and we learn something different each time she shares. Residential school has impacted many people and it is through learning about the experiences, we are able to make connections to how these experiences affected relationships in many aspects. Her sharing is eye-opening and heartwarming.
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RAVEN & DEE HART
Raven and Dee are special guests of the Red Road to Healing program that share about healthy relationships.
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Raven Migizi Hart-Bellecourt is a Nehiyew/Anishinaabe member of the Nisichawayasihk and White Earth Anishinaabe Nation. Her spirit name is Wabiske Kinew Ikwe which means White Eagle Woman in Ojibway. She is a mother of three and is from the Bear Clan. Raven is Two Spirit and is married to Deanna Wabishke Kadook Hart. Dee’s spirit name means White Cloud and she comes from the Wolf Clan. Dee and Raven are both Action Therapists. They lead with love and keep their traditions and spirituality alive by singing, attending Sundances, sweats and many other cultural events and ceremonies. They are a dynamic couple who use their love to inspire and improve the overall well-being of her community of Winnipeg by providing land-based Indigenous mentorship to youth.
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