Culture 2022 Ottawa IYCFF First Nation Grassroots Group

Reclaiming Our Bodies: Culture-Based Teachings Connected to Sexual and Reproductive Health

Funded Amount: $30000
This project aims to offer monthly culture based virtual and in person workshops to Indigenous youth living on Algonquin Territory on topics relating to sexual and reproductive health over a 12 month period. Workshops will be led by Indigenous doulas within the Aunties on the Road: Indigenous Full Spectrum Doula Collective as well as elders, traditional knowledge holders and other professionals. Workshop topics will be guided by interests and needs among youth within the community and may include topics such as placenta teachings, family and fertility planning for two-spirit and queer families, baby moccasin workshop, etc.