VANCOUVER ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY POLICING CENTRE SOCIETY

Published purpose

VACPC will provide training in cultural land-based tools designed to aid survivors of direct and complex inter-generational trauma, specifically the families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGTBQI+ people. The VACPC staff is adeptly trained to support this efficacious healing method rooted in traditional Indigenous practices. Community members will acquire valuable insights, experiences, and skills, enabling a nuanced understanding of diverse trauma types and levels, along with their pervasive effects. Participants will be equipped to recognize and respond innovatively to mitigate negative consequences, obtaining tools for self-healing and family support, and enhancing responsiveness to triggering situations. The program's activities will encompass teaching and practice sessions conducted within a traditional circle.