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The Community Outreach Transit Team
Author: Noor Al-Henedy The Community Outreach Transit Team, or COTT for short, is a partnership between the City of Edmonton and Bent Arrow Traditional Healing
Indigenous Healing: Sihtoskâtowin and the Aseniwuche Winewak Nation
Collective effort in supporting one another and understanding that individuals often cannot get through difficult times alone is an important concept in the Cree way of life. Sihtoskâtowin, or the act of helping, looking out for, and supporting one another, is one of the Seven Cree Principles.
Bent Arrow’s Kinship Care Program: A Pathway
Today we wanted to share with you in more detail every step and aspect of the Nitotemak Kinship Care Program. This pathway follows the steps
The Power of Showing Up
We had the incredible pleasure of speaking with Michael, a participant who completed our Journey to Success Program. The Journey to Success (JTS) program aims
Six Ways to Cope with the “Winter Blues”
6 Ways to Cope with the ‘Winter Blues’ During the Cold Winter Months
Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D), also commonly known as the ‘Winter Blues’, is a type of depression that is caused by a lack of sunlight / Vitamin D (which is a natural vitamin from the sun) during colder months. A few of the common symptoms of SAD include: low energy, changes in appetite and weight, difficulty concentrating, troubles sleeping, loss of interest in activities that were once enjoyable, etc. Due to the reduced amount of sunlight during the autumn and winter months, our bodies are not exposed to enough light / Vitamin D and therefore our serotonin and melatonin levels are affected. As we all adjust to the cold again, it is important to be aware of and watch for the symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D). Here are 6 ways to lift your spirits whether you feel low or need something fun to do: