The Opportunity
The Clan Mothers Healing Village and Knowledge Centre is a land-based community providing culturally relevant support for women, girls and two-spirit people. It combines traditional Indigenous healing, spiritual mentorship, and holistic programming with training and social enterprise to foster personal growth and empowerment.
The idea for the Healing Village grew from over 20 years of Indigenous, land-based healing gatherings for women, organized in rural Manitoba by Grandmothers Turtle Lodge.
These experiences showed that living in a supportive community allows sexually exploited women to learn from those in recovery, providing positive role models, hope, and healing.
Within the village, women engage in daily tasks and community operations, building self-worth and a sense of purpose. Transitioning to independence is supported through relationships, training, skill development, and ongoing guidance within Clan Mothers programs, in collaboration with other successful local agencies.
More than a “safe house,” the Healing Village and Knowledge Centre is a holistic environment for healing, learning, and skill development, ensuring women are empowered and prepared for life beyond the centre.
Clan Mother’s Healing Village and Knowledge Centre is more than a “safe house”. It is focused on healing, learning, and developing skills in a holistic village that will assist the women when they leave the centre.