Natoaganeg spirit lodge offers mental health support rooted in culture
Posted: Apr 23, 2021 5:00 AM AT | Last Updated: April 23 A drum circle at the Gitpo Spirit Lodge, a new men's wellness centre in Eel Ground First Nation.(Submitted by Galen Augustine) When Roger Augustine looks out along the Miramichi River, he knows the place where eagles often circle overhead is the perfect spot for healing in his community. The regional chief had long dreamed of a centre to support men and boys in Eel Ground First Nation who face mental health challenges. Then came the opportunity to buy a dedicated property and make it a reality. "It's all about making our community st...
Source: cbc.ca