Aakwa’ode’ewin Consulting

08/22/2026

08/21/2026

With early treatment and support, HIV can be managed, and people with HIV can live long, healthy lives.

Treatment is covered through the Non-Insured Health Benefits program for eligible First Nations and Inuit. ⬇️

08/21/2026

Registration for the 2026 National Native Harm Reduction Summit is officially OPEN!

September 1–3, 2026
Shooting Star Casino Event Center – Mahnomen, MN
This summit brings together Native communities, professionals, advocates, and partners to connect, learn, and strengthen harm reduction efforts across Indian Country.
Register Here: www.nnhrs.org
Hotel Accommodations: Conference attendees can reserve rooms at a special conference rate through Shooting Star Casino. When calling to make your reservation, reference booking code: 394 HR2026
Official flyer coming soon! Please share with anyone who may be interested in attending!
For a full schedule of upcoming events and area happenings, check out whiteearth.com

08/20/2026

🪶 SOMETHING EXCITING IS COMING…

There are moments in this journey where you pause, take a breath, and realize that something you’ve been working toward is beginning to come to life.

Aakwa’ode’ewin Consulting is honoured and excited to be preparing for an important new initiative focused on harm reduction education, community wellness, and creating safer, stronger communities.

This opportunity represents more than a project. It represents relationship, trust, education, compassion, and walking alongside communities to support meaningful change.

I am not quite ready to share all the details yet… but I promise, it will be worth the wait.

For now, I simply want to say:

Miigwetch to those who continue to believe in this work, support my vision, and continue to walk beside me.

08/20/2026

World Indigenous Su***de Prevention Conference 2026

FPWC invites our network to explore the World Indigenous Su***de Prevention Conference 2026, hosted by Te Rau Ora at Tuurangawaewae Marae, Aotearoa New Zealand!

This landmark gathering marks 10 years since the Tūramarama Declaration, bringing together global Indigenous voices to advance wellness, su***de prevention, and healing.

Event details:
• November 4-6, 2026 🗓️
• Theme: Wai Ora (Healing Waters) 🌊

Who should attend:
• Indigenous leaders, mental wellness practitioners, researchers, youth, and family champions.

🔗 Register now: www.wispc2026.com

07/30/2026

Healing doesn’t happen because someone rescues us. It happens because someone chooses to walk beside us. 🤍

At Aakwa’ode’ewin Consulting, we believe that true healing begins with connection, compassion, and culturally safe support.

We cannot erase someone’s pain or rewrite their story, but we can create spaces where people feel seen, heard, respected, and empowered to heal at their own pace.

Whether someone is navigating trauma, family violence, grief, addiction, mental health challenges, or life’s unexpected hardships, healing is not meant to happen alone.

Together, we can build stronger families, healthier communities, and brighter futures one conversation, one teaching, and one act of kindness at a time.

“Sometimes the greatest gift we can offer isn’t a solution… it’s our presence.” 🪶

07/21/2026

07/10/2026

At Aakwa’ode’ewin Consulting, we partner with First Nations, Tribal Councils, Health Authorities, and Indigenous Organizations to design, develop, and implement culturally grounded Addictions Wellness and Recovery Programs that can be facilitated by local NNADAP Service Providers and community wellness teams.

Our approach recognizes that healing extends beyond abstinence it involves restoring balance across the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of wellness while strengthening cultural identity, community connections, and self determination.

🪶 Why Partner with Aakwa’ode’ewin Consulting?

With extensive experience in Indigenous Public Health, Addictions, Harm Reduction, Community Wellness, Program Development, and System Transformation, Aakwa’ode’ewin Consulting supports communities in creating sustainable, culturally safe, and community-driven healing programs that reflect local priorities and traditions.

Together, we can build Indigenous-led wellness systems that strengthen individuals, families, and communities for generations to come.