Braiding the Sweetgrass is a program supporting Indigenous families in Calgary to help prevent the transmission of intergenerational trauma to their children and future generations. Participating families are guided on their healing journey through a blending of traditional Indigenous and Western ways of knowing. Referrals are open to Indigenous families in the Calgary community.
Program activities include two groups per month, home visits, cultural ceremonies, social gatherings, and Elder support. This program works with urban Indigenous families with children (Grade 1 to Grade 12), their parents and siblings who are:
Hull Services acknowledges these organizations for their generous support of Braiding the Sweetgrass.