Status of Women committee  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 the

Status of Women committee  Yes, my experience has been with men. When you grow up in an urban centre you're more removed from the cultural connection. I think that's where healing lodges come into play. They're very important, because they help a person, especially a person growing up in an urban centre,

Status of Women committee  Yes, they are involved; that's correct. Obviously families have an opportunity to come to visit: we have a visiting program. We also have what's called a private family visiting opportunity, whereby they can come onto the property and spend some time with their family in a close