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Cultural & Spiritual Practices

Our programs incorporate Aboriginal historical perspective, culture and spiritual traditions.

Kackaamin incorporates Aboriginal historical perspective, culture, and traditions. This is inclusive of traditional rituals such as Cleansing Ceremonies, Smudging, the Talking Circle, Spiritual Baths, Sweats, and Sacred Fires.

Kackaamin often practices Nuu-chah-nulth culture, teachings, and traditions. We also recognize and encourage families to practice their traditions, teachings, culture, and protocols.

Hishuk-ish Tsa-wak

This phrase means 'everything is one', or everything is connected. For example, when you drop a pebble into a body of water, the entire body of water ripples and is affected. As humans, relationship and connection to the land and others is vital for well-being and survival.

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A safe, quiet space surrounded by forest and nature.
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Family Program Admission Criteria

We primarily offer service to people of First Nations ancestry and persons connected to a First Nations person through a marriage or common-law relationship.
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Kackaamin offers additional programs that address the other parts of 'The Circle' based on community needs.
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Main navigation

  • Who We Are
    • Our History
    • Board of Directors
    • Staff Teams
  • Family Sessions
    • Program Philosophy
      • What to Expect
      • Cultural & Spiritual Practices
    • 6-Week Family Sessions
      • Applications, More Info
    • Grandfathers'
    • Other Programs
    • Grandmothers'
    • The Centre
      • Family Housing
      • Toddler Centre
      • Learning Centre (K-12)
      • The Gymnasium
  • Supportive Recovery Program
  • Rebuilding The Circle (RTC)
  • Program Dates
  • FAQ
    • Participant Funding
    • Family
    • Admission
    • Donations
    • BC-wide Treatment Options

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Kackaamin Family Development Centre Head Office

104 – 12600 Trans-Canada Hwy
Ladysmith, BC V9G 1M5

 

Kackaamin Family Development Centre

7830 Beaver Creek Rd
Port Alberni, BC V9Y 8N3

Phone: 250-723-7789
Toll-Free: 1-833-205-6946
Fax: 250-723-5926

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