Indigenous Harm Reduction
- Distributing harm reduction supplies
- Sharing knowledge on harm reduction, engaging in decolonial practice, and connecting back to cultural strength
Health & Wellness
- Monthly health and wellness workshops
- One-on-one healthcare services* with an outreach Registered Nurse (in-home or on the streets)
*Includes: STI testing, wound care, facilitating health care access (referrals, transportation, and accompanying to appointments)
Housing
- Filling out housing applications (supportive housing, independent housing)
- Supporting with move-ins and move-outs
- Advocating for tenant rights
- In-reach check-ins
Reconnecting to culture
- Organizing cultural events and workshops
- Seeking cultural support from knowledge keepers
- Land-based healing
- Language revitalization
- Hosting monthly cultural reconnection dinners
Cultural support
- Ensuring cultural support* is provided based on needs
*Includes: brushing, smudging, Elder support, morning cleanse and bath, sweat lodge
Food security
- Checking-in with over 80 people weekly while providing food*, snacks, and supports
*Includes: cultural foods (made in Songhees) like fry bread and soup
Connecting to resources
- Driving to/from appointments
- Finding counsellors and services based on expressed needs and preferences
- Applying to Indigenous treatment centres
- Completing and submitting ID applications, including Status Card
Collaborating with other organizations
- Chairing and collaborating with outreach workers from other organizations through the Indigenous Outreach Workers (IOW) Network.