Obviously there is specific programming within those healing lodges geared toward the needs of the indigenous women there, but the model is quite similar in that the focus is on cultural interventions and holistic programming. In terms of that, there are very strong parallels there between what a men's healing lodge does and what a woman's healing lodge does. It's all about, speaking collectively, what healing lodges try to accomplish, which is to help indigenous men and women to heal, to overcome trauma in their lives, and to re-enter the community in a healthy and positive way. That is accomplished, again, through the restorative model of justice. Their approaches are very similar, but in the women's healing lodges, there is programming geared specifically to their needs.
On February 8th, 2018. See this statement in context.