Our Purpose
Hull Services’ Indigenous Relations Department is a culturally grounded, Elder-guided initiative that supports Indigenous and non-Indigenous children, youth, families, staff, and community members. We walk alongside those affected by intergenerational trauma—offering healing, connection, and cultural revitalization through Indigenous ways of Knowing, Doing, Being, and Connecting.
Guided by Elders
For over 27 years, Casey Eagle Speaker has led Hull’s Indigenous Relations work, supported by Treaty Seven Elders and Knowledge Keepers. Under Casey’s guidance, Indigenous Relations continues to build and nurture relationships with First Nations and Indigenous stakeholders, supporting the traditional path of “walking the good life” for Indigenous children and families. Their teachings are embedded across Hull’s programs and guide our commitment to Truth and Reconciliation.
Elders provide us guidance and support in so many ways. They are major stepping stones for youth and their families to reach their full potential.
What We Do
Supporting Indigenous Identity and Connection
Our department mentors and supports Indigenous-focused activities across Hull’s continuum of care. We work to ensure that our services align with Indigenous ways of Knowing, Doing, Being, and Connecting—creating space for cultural identity, healing, and growth.
Cultural Resources and Activities
Hull’s Indigenous Relations Department offers a range of culturally grounded supports and resources, including:
Cultural Teachings & Ceremonies
- Biweekly Grandmother and Grandfather Teachings
- Healing and Sharing Circles
- Smudging, naming, and pipe ceremonies
- Monthly access to the Casey Eagle Speaker Sweat Lodge
Language & Identity Revitalization
- Indigenous language integration (Blackfoot, Cree, Saulteaux, and more)
- Support for reconnecting with families and communities of origin
- Seasonal teachings aligned with the Medicine Wheel and Circle of Life
Staff & Community Engagement
- Indigenous Cultural Training for staff
- Community events: Red Dress Day, Orange Shirt Day, Indigenous Week, Sixties Scoop Healing Walk
- Directory of Indigenous resources, Elders, and programs (coming soon)
Why It Matters
Indigenous youth and families have faced generations of disconnection—from their culture, language, land, and communities. These experiences, rooted in the legacy of residential schools and the Sixties Scoop, continue to shape the lives of young people today.
Hull Services’ Indigenous Relations Department exists to change that story.
By creating safe spaces for cultural teachings, language revitalization, and Elder-led healing, we help young people rediscover who they are and where they come from. These connections are not just restorative—they are transformative. They build confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging that supports lifelong wellness.
This work matters because it helps Indigenous youth reclaim their stories, reconnect with their communities, and walk forward in a good way—grounded in pride, purpose, and possibility.
