The Clan Mothers Healing Village and Knowledge Centre is one-of-a-kind in Canada. It meets the needs of Indigenous women through a matrilineal approach, community living, and Indigenous holistic healing practices, combined with social innovation.
Before colonization, Indigenous societies, honoured the sacredness of women and the Earth Mother. Today, there is a renewed respect for the roles of grandmothers and women—roles that were disrupted by colonization and residential schools.
The Village is bringing this matrilineal governance back to life, restoring Indigenous ways of being, and creating a space of healing, love, respect, and justice for those affected by sexual exploitation, abuse, and trafficking. True healing happens when we return to our Indigenous models and methods, and the success of Clan Mothers’ work over the years inspires us to expand our reach and bring hope and meaningful change to our communities.
