1. family and parenting
2. children

Quick Reference Sheet ORGANIZATION
MINWAASHIN LODGE
WHAT IT IS
Organization Mandate
Minwaashin Lodge provides a range of programs and services to First
Nations, Inuit and Métis women and children who are survivors of
domestic and other forms of violence. We also have a first-stage shelter
that provides safe shelter to abused or homeless women and children.
Working within a traditional healing model we deal with the effects of
poverty, addictions, sexual abuse, violence, residential school and intergenerational trauma.
WHAT THEY PROVIDE
Key Programs & Services for Job Seekers
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Contact:
Employment Readiness Program - Modeled on the teachings of the Medicine Wheel, a traditional,
Aboriginal program to find meaningful work and/or access training. Women develop an
education/career plan and explore going back to school, upgrading, training, confidence building and
career guidance. Individual and group work with job seekers.
Employment Unit Manager
Irene Compton
613.741.5590 (x224)
icompton@minlodge.com
Courage To Soar Program - For Aboriginal women who are survivors/at risk of domestic violence and
require support to identify practical, holistic steps to education and training opportunities and career
options. It offers training and career development opportunities in Office Administration. Willis
College includes a 4-week work experience component.
Eligibility Criteria: First Nations, Inuit or Métis women, over 18 years of age.
Project Coordinator
Tina Vincent
613.741.5590 (x262)
tvincent@minlodge.com
OTHER PROGRAMS
Counselling Services – Full counselling Unit applied within the context of cultural beliefs and values to
ensure a holistic approach is used as part of the healing journey.
Counselling Case Manager
613.741.5590 (x228)
Culture Program - The Elders tell us that, “Everything You Need is in Your Culture”, we strongly believe
this and have modeled our Culture Program around that philosophy. The Culture program provides a
safe place where women can start on their healing journeys, reclaim their Aboriginal identity, develop
confidence and cultural & leadership skills.
Cultural Program Assistant
Vera Wabegijig
613.741.5590 (x239)
Oshki Kizis Lodge - Shelter for Women and Children - A 21-bed shelter for First Nations, Inuit, and
Métis women and children who are fleeing abuse or at risk.
Crisis line
613.789.1141
Sacred Child Program - Ages 0-6, cultural family activities, parenting/care-taking skills, child
development, education and prevention of family violence, Children’s Aid Society access visits,
nutrition, parental respite, home visits, prenatal and individual support.
Children/Youth Unit Mgr.
Elaine Kicknosway
613.741.5590 (x234)
Sex Trade Out Reach Mobile (STORM) - The STORM team assists women involved in the sex trade
with immediate medical, safety and shelter needs.
613.265.7558
storm@minlodge.com
Spirit Movers and Firekeepers Youth Program - A cultural and recreational program for youth (ages 718): empowering our youth to develop potential and become leaders.
Youth Worker, Kateri Miles
613.741.5590 (x225)
Transitional Support and Housing Program - Advocacy to women and children exiting our shelter to
find and maintain housing, access income, accompaniment to court, lawyer’s appointments, medical
appointments, Children’s Aid Society and/or police station, safety planning, referrals and advocacy.
613.741.5590 (x226 or 233)
You can explore further at OttawaJobPath.ca:
Stabilizing the Living Situation
Supporting Clients in Crisis
“Signing Up” for the Job Search
Aboriginal Peoples
Women
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