Welcoming Fire Outreach Program

Supporting Indigenous women on their journey toward healing and stability.

Through the Welcoming Fire Program, our Outreach Worker assists past clients of the Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal, self-referred clients, and clients referred by other community resources. If participation in this program is of interest to you, please contact our Outreach Worker:

Irene Qavavauq
E-mail: irene.welcomefire@gmail.com
Phone: 514-816-1147



Program Objectives

  • Provide follow-up services for Indigenous women who are at risk of becoming homeless

  • Provide bi-weekly workshops on various topics

  • Provide traditional First Nations healing

  • Offer culturally sensitive tools which the client can use in order to come to terms with the root of their problems and methods on how to provide healthy emotional stability in their lives and in their families

Services

  • Respond to emergency situations and crisis interventions

  • Provide home visits and active listening

  • Escort clients to social or health services to help bridge the cultural and linguistic gap

  • Provide encouragement, support and problem solving. Advocate on behalf of the client

  • Advocate by helping to prevent eviction, or if the eviction is unavoidable, assist in the person’s relocation

  • Assist with applications (social aid, child tax credit, low income housing)

  • Provide resources and referrals

  • Provide bi-weekly workshops

Workshops

Free workshops are held twice a month, offering:

  • Traditional Arts and Crafts: Engage in creative practices rooted in Indigenous culture.

  • Parenting Support: Address challenges and build stronger family bonds.

  • Healing Methods: Explore spiritual and emotional healing guided by a Spiritual Healer.

  • Guest Speakers: Learn from experts and community leaders who provide valuable insights and guidance.

Get Involved Today!


Reach out to Irene Qavavauq to join our workshops, access resources, or learn more about the program:

Email: irene.welcomefire@gmail.com

Phone: 514-816-1147