Over 50 Years of Service
Native Addictions Council of Manitoba
Healing of our mind, body and spirit for our future generations
Statement from the Native Addictions Council of Manitoba
In our new season of growth, the work we do with the Indigenous community is to empower individuals in their journey of healing and recovery of addictions. The Native Addictions Council of Manitoba has a sacred responsibility in the work that we do.
Guided by the Seven Sacred Teachings of Love, Respect, Courage, Honesty, Wisdom, Humility, and Truth and in light of recent activities in Canada, we have chosen to decolonize our language.
We will no longer refer to those in our programs as “clients” or “patients” as the root of those words are disempowering. NACM works in a strength-based way and as Indigenous peoples, we know what our communities and families need. Therefore, to respect the individuals and families we work with, our language will change to “relatives”, “participants”, and “applicants.”
The work we do with Indigenous communities is to empower individuals on their journey of healing and recovery from addictions. We honour our Indigenous Relatives and walk along side them through their journey with kindness, love, respect, and empowerment.
NACM was featured on the Mino Bimaadiziwin Podcast!
Listen to Episode 18: “Doing What You Gotta Do For Your People” – Featuring Theresa Crow Spreading His Wings and Sandra Malcolm.
NATIVE ADDICTIONS COUNCIL OF MANITOBA
Membership Form
To apply for a Membership, please download the form, fill it out, and submit it to the AGA Committee at e.assistant@nacm.ca
NACM Welcomes our
Board of Directors -
Cathy Merrick, NACM Board Chair
Helga Hamilton, NACM Board Member
Bava Dhillion, NACM Board Member
Bernice Thoraisse, NACM Board Member
David Budd, NACM Board Member
Mission
Statement
Native Addictions Council of Manitoba provides healing of addiction through traditional Indigenous practices. The belief of NACM is that our relatives have the right to healing, safety, growth, and wellness.
Vision
Statement
To provide culturally-based healing of the mind, body, and spirit for our future generations.
Goals
for the NACM
Our Relatives will leave here with renewed spirit, renewed hope, and understanding of who they are as Indigenous people.
