Supporting Wellbeing (SWB), a project on MakeWay’s shared platform, is an emerging training program based out of Somba K’e/Yellowknife. Our work focuses on providing tools and resources for people who deliver land-based programming that will better prepare them to mitigate and respond to mental health challenges on the land. We envision a future where Northern residents have access to on the land programs that are culturally affirming and trauma-informed, supporting and strengthening Indigenous cultures, languages, and ways of life throughout the North.  Supporting Wellbeing is guided by our values:

• Reciprocity: With oneself, the land, and each other.
• Inclusiveness: Accepting, welcoming, and being intentional about diversity, and celebrating one’s strengths.
• Accountability: Mutual accountability to each other, the land, our partners, and ourselves.
• Wellbeing: Mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual facets are balanced and nurtured together to create a holistic level of wellbeing in which all four areas are strong and healthy.
• Indigenous Self-Determination: Supporting Indigenous sovereignty, rights and the value of Indigenous knowledge and ways of being.

Learn more about our Strategic Plan