Now you can get your furniture moved and help a native non-profit organization at the same time. Residents of Waseskun House, the first and only half-way house catering solely to native men in Quebec, are starting up a moving company under a work program.
Kenneth Deer, the communications officer, said he hopes to tap into the Cree and Inuit markets.
“I know there are many people who come down south for school or work and they have limited choices when looking for a moving company. We feel that not only can we meet northern needs but that people would feel good about supporting a native non-profit organization,” said Ken.
“It also benefits the residents because employment is one of the key factors in helping them to gain a sense of self-worth. It helps them regain a sense of balance in their lives.”
Waseskun House is a non-political native community residential centre. Its residents include native men who are on conditional release from prison or awaiting trial, or who are sent from their communities to engage in a healing process.
Cultural and spiritual matters are part of the programs and activities that residents experience. Waseskun House also works with communities to help the individual when he returns home.
Programs cover First Nations addiction awareness, community interaction, native families systems, lifeskills, sexuality, individual counselling, physical balance, anger and stress management and an intensive camp retreat.
Native aspects of Waseskun House include the Talking Circle, Elders’ input, sweat lodges, smudging ceremonies and pipe cermonies. The participation of elders and resource people gives the individual the opportunity to learn about native spiritual and cutural values as well as traditional teachings.
To get more information or book your move call Ken Williams at (514) 932-1424.
