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Red Leaves

Embracing Indigenous ancestral ways of well-being to support balanced communities and Nations for present and future generations through inclusive services with a focus on holistic healing, wellness, and Indigenous culture.

Ahnee • Boozhoo • Sago • Wachee

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Enaahtig

grew out of a community vision to develop a place where the healing and wellness needs of the Indigenous community could be addressed in a holistic culturally appropriate setting, utilizing a combination of western and Traditional methodology.

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PROGRAMS and SERVICES

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Community Justice Centre

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Community Mental Health & Addictions Outreach Services

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North Healing Lodge Programming

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Indigenous Youth Healing Lodge

Locations

Community Justice Centre

Mental Health and Addiction, Durham Region

Enaahtig Healing Lodge & Learning Centre

Enaahtig Mental Health and Addiction Halton Region

Community Mental Health and Addictions Outreach Services

North Healing Lodge Programming

All components of Enaahtig's program are designed, developed and delivered by trained Indigenous Professionals with input from Enaahtig's Elder's Advisory Circle to ensure appropriate cultural content. A range of activities and healing approaches are utilized to provide services to meet the identified needs of the target group.

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Preserving

our

Culture

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I have never met such

a greater place to heal.

The staff were amazing.

I'm so glad I went.

Thank you everyone

Funding Sources

The Strategy combines traditional and mainstream programs and services to help improve Indigenous health and reduce family violence.

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Important Dates

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Looking for program details for Adults and families? Connect with Meyranie our Intake Coordinator at northlodgeintake@enaahtig.ca or by phone at 289-821-0131.

Looking for program details for Adults and families? Connect with Meyranie our Intake Coordinator at northlodgeintake@enaahtig.ca or by phone at 289-821-0131.

Our offices will be closed for Easter April 21st

Addiction Support
• Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre: Residential Withdrawal Management Services (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) – call: 705-728-4226 or 1-866-850-7034.
• Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinics – call: 705-797-3095 or 1-833-797-3095.

Suicide/Crisis Support
• Hope for Wellness Help Line (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) – call: 1-855-242-3310 or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat.
-For First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples seeking emotional support, crisis intervention, or referrals to community-based services. Support is available in English and French and, by request, in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut. For more information: https://www.hopeforwellness.ca

• CMHA Crisis Phone Line (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) – call: 705-728-5044 or 1-888-893-8333
-For individuals, agencies and emergencies for help with stability, coping and resources for mental health, addiction and suicide intervention. Options for youth under 16 years of age. In-person help if needed, coordinated through Crisis Line. For more information: https://cmhastarttalking.ca/youth-3/crisis-services/

• Suicide Crisis Helpline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) - call: 9-8-8 if you or someone you know is thinking about suicide.
Bilingual, trauma-informed, culturally appropriate, available to anyone in Canada. For more information: https://988.ca

Health Support
• Health 811 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) – call: 8-1-1 to connect with a registered nurse day or night for free, secure and confidential health advice. In a medical emergency call 911 immediately. For more information: https://health811.ontario.ca/static/guest/home

Our offices will be closed for Easter April 21st

Addiction Support
• Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre: Residential Withdrawal Management Services (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) – call: 705-728-4226 or 1-866-850-7034.
• Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinics – call: 705-797-3095 or 1-833-797-3095.

Suicide/Crisis Support
• Hope for Wellness Help Line (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) – call: 1-855-242-3310 or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat.
-For First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples seeking emotional support, crisis intervention, or referrals to community-based services. Support is available in English and French and, by request, in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut. For more information: https://www.hopeforwellness.ca

• CMHA Crisis Phone Line (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) – call: 705-728-5044 or 1-888-893-8333
-For individuals, agencies and emergencies for help with stability, coping and resources for mental health, addiction and suicide intervention. Options for youth under 16 years of age. In-person help if needed, coordinated through Crisis Line. For more information: https://cmhastarttalking.ca/youth-3/crisis-services/

• Suicide Crisis Helpline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) - call: 9-8-8 if you or someone you know is thinking about suicide.
Bilingual, trauma-informed, culturally appropriate, available to anyone in Canada. For more information: https://988.ca

Health Support
• Health 811 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) – call: 8-1-1 to connect with a registered nurse day or night for free, secure and confidential health advice. In a medical emergency call 911 immediately. For more information: https://health811.ontario.ca/static/guest/home

Our offices will be closed for Good Friday on April 18th

Addiction Support
• Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre: Residential Withdrawal Management Services (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) – call: 705-728-4226 or 1-866-850-7034.
• Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinics – call: 705-797-3095 or 1-833-797-3095.

Suicide/Crisis Support
• Hope for Wellness Help Line (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) – call: 1-855-242-3310 or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat.
-For First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples seeking emotional support, crisis intervention, or referrals to community-based services. Support is available in English and French and, by request, in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut. For more information: https://www.hopeforwellness.ca

• CMHA Crisis Phone Line (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) – call: 705-728-5044 or 1-888-893-8333
-For individuals, agencies and emergencies for help with stability, coping and resources for mental health, addiction and suicide intervention. Options for youth under 16 years of age. In-person help if needed, coordinated through Crisis Line. For more information: https://cmhastarttalking.ca/youth-3/crisis-services/

• Suicide Crisis Helpline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) - call: 9-8-8 if you or someone you know is thinking about suicide.
Bilingual, trauma-informed, culturally appropriate, available to anyone in Canada. For more information: https://988.ca

Health Support
• Health 811 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) – call: 8-1-1 to connect with a registered nurse day or night for free, secure and confidential health advice. In a medical emergency call 911 immediately. For more information: https://health811.ontario.ca/static/guest/home

Our offices will be closed for Good Friday on April 18th

Addiction Support
• Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre: Residential Withdrawal Management Services (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) – call: 705-728-4226 or 1-866-850-7034.
• Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinics – call: 705-797-3095 or 1-833-797-3095.

Suicide/Crisis Support
• Hope for Wellness Help Line (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) – call: 1-855-242-3310 or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat.
-For First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples seeking emotional support, crisis intervention, or referrals to community-based services. Support is available in English and French and, by request, in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut. For more information: https://www.hopeforwellness.ca

• CMHA Crisis Phone Line (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) – call: 705-728-5044 or 1-888-893-8333
-For individuals, agencies and emergencies for help with stability, coping and resources for mental health, addiction and suicide intervention. Options for youth under 16 years of age. In-person help if needed, coordinated through Crisis Line. For more information: https://cmhastarttalking.ca/youth-3/crisis-services/

• Suicide Crisis Helpline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) - call: 9-8-8 if you or someone you know is thinking about suicide.
Bilingual, trauma-informed, culturally appropriate, available to anyone in Canada. For more information: https://988.ca

Health Support
• Health 811 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) – call: 8-1-1 to connect with a registered nurse day or night for free, secure and confidential health advice. In a medical emergency call 911 immediately. For more information: https://health811.ontario.ca/static/guest/home

Looking for Mental Health and Addictions Outreach services? Contact Sarah our Intake Coordinator by email at outreachintake@enaahtig.ca or by phone at 705-330-4059 ext 130.

Looking for Mental Health and Addictions Outreach services? Contact Sarah our Intake Coordinator by email at outreachintake@enaahtig.ca or by phone at 705-330-4059 ext 130.

Our team has started a new group! If you wish to register please email icyt@enaahtig.ca - you must register to attend the group.

Our team has started a new group! If you wish to register please email icyt@enaahtig.ca - you must register to attend the group.

April 9th, we celebrated the International Day of Pink by honouring the theme of 'Re-Emergence.' This day recognizes significant milestones in 2SLGBTQIA+ history, including the 35th anniversary of the LGBT Purge and the adoption of the term 'Two-Spirit' by Indigenous leaders.
Let's reflect on the past and work together towards a more inclusive future. 💗 https://www.dayofpink.org/

April 9th, we celebrated the International Day of Pink by honouring the theme of 'Re-Emergence.' This day recognizes significant milestones in 2SLGBTQIA+ history, including the 35th anniversary of the LGBT Purge and the adoption of the term 'Two-Spirit' by Indigenous leaders.
Let's reflect on the past and work together towards a more inclusive future. 💗 https://www.dayofpink.org/

Looking for program details for youth? Connect with Sheri our Youth Intake and Liaison Coordinator by email at youthlodgeintake@enaahtig.ca or by phone at 705-534-3724 ext 256.

Looking for program details for youth? Connect with Sheri our Youth Intake and Liaison Coordinator by email at youthlodgeintake@enaahtig.ca or by phone at 705-534-3724 ext 256.

Now hiring: Youth Mental Health Case Worker
📍 Victoria Harbour, ON | 🕐 Full-Time

For more details: https://bit.ly/4cuy2GG

Work directly with Indigenous youth at risk, supporting their mental health through counselling, cultural programming, referrals, and aftercare. This role includes involvement in residential programs and a strong focus on holistic, community-based care.

💼 Salary: $50,000–$55,000 + full benefits, 4% vacation pay & GRRSP
🧡 Indigenous applicants will be given priority

To learn more or apply:
🌐 www.enaahtig.ca/careers
📧 jobs@enaahtig.ca
📞 Katelyn at 705-534-3724 ext. 234

Now hiring: Youth Mental Health Case Worker
📍 Victoria Harbour, ON | 🕐 Full-Time

For more details: https://bit.ly/4cuy2GG

Work directly with Indigenous youth at risk, supporting their mental health through counselling, cultural programming, referrals, and aftercare. This role includes involvement in residential programs and a strong focus on holistic, community-based care.

💼 Salary: $50,000–$55,000 + full benefits, 4% vacation pay & GRRSP
🧡 Indigenous applicants will be given priority

To learn more or apply:
🌐 www.enaahtig.ca/careers
📧 jobs@enaahtig.ca
📞 Katelyn at 705-534-3724 ext. 234

For more information to apply, please visit: www.enaahtig.ca/careers

For any questions about employment opportunities and the hiring process contact jobs@enaahtig.ca or call Katelyn at: 705-534-3724 ext. 234.Enaahtig Healing Lodge & Learning Centre is hiring!

We’re seeking passionate, community-driven individuals to join our Mental Health and Addictions team in the following full-time positions:

🔸 Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions Worker (Oakville) https://bit.ly/4lnZCJC
🔸 Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions Worker (Orillia)
https://bit.ly/4jlnkUX
🔸 Mental Health and Addictions Case Worker (Orillia) https://bit.ly/42o0VQ6

These roles are vital in providing culturally appropriate, holistic support services to Indigenous youth, families, and communities. Successful candidates will offer peer support, crisis management, referrals, and care planning — all with a strong foundation in Indigenous culture, values, and traditional healing practices.

💼 Salaries range from $52,000 to $70,000/year, with additional vacation pay, full health and dental benefits, paid sick/vacation time, and more.
If you’re committed to supporting mental wellness in Indigenous communities and meet the qualifications, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 For more information or to apply, visit: www.enaahtig.ca/careers
📩 Questions? Contact jobs@enaahtig.ca or call Katelyn at 705-534-3724 ext. 234
Indigenous applicants will be given priority. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more information to apply, please visit: www.enaahtig.ca/careers

For any questions about employment opportunities and the hiring process contact jobs@enaahtig.ca or call Katelyn at: 705-534-3724 ext. 234.Enaahtig Healing Lodge & Learning Centre is hiring!

We’re seeking passionate, community-driven individuals to join our Mental Health and Addictions team in the following full-time positions:

🔸 Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions Worker (Oakville) https://bit.ly/4lnZCJC
🔸 Child and Youth Mental Health and Addictions Worker (Orillia)
https://bit.ly/4jlnkUX
🔸 Mental Health and Addictions Case Worker (Orillia) https://bit.ly/42o0VQ6

These roles are vital in providing culturally appropriate, holistic support services to Indigenous youth, families, and communities. Successful candidates will offer peer support, crisis management, referrals, and care planning — all with a strong foundation in Indigenous culture, values, and traditional healing practices.

💼 Salaries range from $52,000 to $70,000/year, with additional vacation pay, full health and dental benefits, paid sick/vacation time, and more.
If you’re committed to supporting mental wellness in Indigenous communities and meet the qualifications, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 For more information or to apply, visit: www.enaahtig.ca/careers
📩 Questions? Contact jobs@enaahtig.ca or call Katelyn at 705-534-3724 ext. 234
Indigenous applicants will be given priority. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Looking for program details for youth? Connect with Sheri our Youth Intake and Liaison Coordinator by email at youthlodgeintake@enaahtig.ca or by phone at 705-534-3724 ext 256.

Looking for program details for youth? Connect with Sheri our Youth Intake and Liaison Coordinator by email at youthlodgeintake@enaahtig.ca or by phone at 705-534-3724 ext 256.

In-person yoga begins Monday March 24th at 7pm at the Roundhouse Building located at 4184 Vasey Road, Victoria Harbour. Yoga will occur every Monday until April 14th 2025. Participants can also attend virtually. 🧘‍♀️ To register please email: cook2@enaahtig.ca to get weekly invites, class recordings and further information.

In-person yoga begins Monday March 24th at 7pm at the Roundhouse Building located at 4184 Vasey Road, Victoria Harbour. Yoga will occur every Monday until April 14th 2025. Participants can also attend virtually. 🧘‍♀️ To register please email: cook2@enaahtig.ca to get weekly invites, class recordings and further information.

Laughter knows no language—just happiness! Celebrate World Let's Laugh Day with a big smile! 😁 #WorldLetsLaughDay

Laughter knows no language—just happiness! Celebrate World Let's Laugh Day with a big smile! 😁 #WorldLetsLaughDay

Connect with Meyranie our Intake Coordinator by email at northlodgeintake@enaahtig.ca or by phone at 289-821-0131.

Connect with Meyranie our Intake Coordinator by email at northlodgeintake@enaahtig.ca or by phone at 289-821-0131.

Sign up for our quarterly newsletter and stay up to date on all the things happening here at Enaahtig! #enaahtig #newsletter

You can sign up for our newsletter through our website: https://www.enaahtig.ca/

Sign up for our quarterly newsletter and stay up to date on all the things happening here at Enaahtig! #enaahtig #newsletter

You can sign up for our newsletter through our website: https://www.enaahtig.ca/

Looking for Mental Health and Addictions Outreach services? Contact Sarah our Intake Coordinator by email at outreachintake@enaahtig.ca or by phone at 705-330-4059 ext 130.

Looking for Mental Health and Addictions Outreach services? Contact Sarah our Intake Coordinator by email at outreachintake@enaahtig.ca or by phone at 705-330-4059 ext 130.

Connect with Sheri our Youth Intake and Liaison Coordinator by email at youthlodgeintake@enaahtig.ca or by phone at 705-534-3724 ext 256.

Connect with Sheri our Youth Intake and Liaison Coordinator by email at youthlodgeintake@enaahtig.ca or by phone at 705-534-3724 ext 256.

For more information to apply, please visit: www.enaahtig.ca/careers

For any questions about employment opportunities and the hiring process contact jobs@enaahtig.ca or call Katelyn at: 705-534-3724 ext. 234.

For more information to apply, please visit: www.enaahtig.ca/careers

For any questions about employment opportunities and the hiring process contact jobs@enaahtig.ca or call Katelyn at: 705-534-3724 ext. 234.

Looking for program details for Adults and families? Connect with Meyranie our Intake Coordinator at northlodgeintake@enaahtig.ca or by phone at 289-821-0131.

Looking for program details for Adults and families? Connect with Meyranie our Intake Coordinator at northlodgeintake@enaahtig.ca or by phone at 289-821-0131.

Connect with Sheri our Youth Intake and Liaison Coordinator by email at youthlodgeintake@enaahtig.ca or by phone at 705-534-3724 ext 256.

Connect with Sheri our Youth Intake and Liaison Coordinator by email at youthlodgeintake@enaahtig.ca or by phone at 705-534-3724 ext 256.

Today is Pink Shirt Day! 💖 Let's stand together against bullying and spread kindness wherever we go. A simple act of kindness can make a world of difference. #PinkShirtDay #BeKind

Today is Pink Shirt Day! 💖 Let's stand together against bullying and spread kindness wherever we go. A simple act of kindness can make a world of difference. #PinkShirtDay #BeKind

Today we are offering a special Community Yoga class virtually that is chair assisted. Please join us at 7 pm or email cook2@enaahtig.ca to register and receive the recording to participate at a convenient time for you.

Link to join online: https://bit.ly/4aI4e6D

Today we are offering a special Community Yoga class virtually that is chair assisted. Please join us at 7 pm or email cook2@enaahtig.ca to register and receive the recording to participate at a convenient time for you.

Link to join online: https://bit.ly/4aI4e6D

Copper is utilized to support the Reintegration Program at our Community Justice Centre.

Copper offers his support to clients through on-the-land programming and to help ease client anxiety during intake for clients who would like his support. Copper is also well-known and loved by the workers at the probation offices.

For more information about our services at the Community Justice Centre, please call 249-388-2990.

Copper is utilized to support the Reintegration Program at our Community Justice Centre.

Copper offers his support to clients through on-the-land programming and to help ease client anxiety during intake for clients who would like his support. Copper is also well-known and loved by the workers at the probation offices.

For more information about our services at the Community Justice Centre, please call 249-388-2990.

We are hiring at our Youth Healing Lodge and Justice Centre! For more information go to www.enaahtig.ca/careers or contact Katelyn at: jobs@enaahtig.ca or 705-534-3724 ext. 234.

We are hiring at our Youth Healing Lodge and Justice Centre! For more information go to www.enaahtig.ca/careers or contact Katelyn at: jobs@enaahtig.ca or 705-534-3724 ext. 234.

We are excited to be back with our first Enaahtig Community Yoga session of the new year! 🧘‍♀️

Join us on Zoom at 7 pm or contact cook2@enaahtig.ca to register and receive a recording of the class to participate at a time that is convenient for you.

Link to join online: https://bit.ly/4aI4e6D

We are excited to be back with our first Enaahtig Community Yoga session of the new year! 🧘‍♀️

Join us on Zoom at 7 pm or contact cook2@enaahtig.ca to register and receive a recording of the class to participate at a time that is convenient for you.

Link to join online: https://bit.ly/4aI4e6D

Have a safe and Happy New Year!

Have a safe and Happy New Year!

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays!

Our offices will be closed for the holidays beginning December 23rd, 2024 and our offices will re-open on January 6th, 2025.

Addiction Support
• Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre: Residential Withdrawal Management Services (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) – call: 705-728-4226 or 1-866-850-7034.
• Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinics – call: 705-797-3095 or 1-833-797-3095.

Suicide/Crisis Support
• Hope for Wellness Help Line (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) – call: 1-855-242-3310 or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat.
-For First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples seeking emotional support, crisis intervention, or referrals to community-based services. Support is available in English and French and, by request, in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut. For more information: https://www.hopeforwellness.ca

• CMHA Crisis Phone Line (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) – call: 705-728-5044 or 1-888-893-8333
-For individuals, agencies and emergencies for help with stability, coping and resources for mental health, addiction and suicide intervention. Options for youth under 16 years of age. In-person help if needed, coordinated through Crisis Line. For more information: https://cmhastarttalking.ca/youth-3/crisis-services/

• Suicide Crisis Helpline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) - call: 9-8-8 if you or someone you know is thinking about suicide.
Bilingual, trauma-informed, culturally appropriate, available to anyone in Canada. For more information: https://988.ca

Health Support
• Health 811 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) – call: 8-1-1 to connect with a registered nurse day or night for free, secure and confidential health advice. In a medical emergency call 911 immediately. For more information: https://health811.ontario.ca/static/guest/home

Our offices will be closed for the holidays beginning December 23rd, 2024 and our offices will re-open on January 6th, 2025.

Addiction Support
• Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre: Residential Withdrawal Management Services (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) – call: 705-728-4226 or 1-866-850-7034.
• Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) Clinics – call: 705-797-3095 or 1-833-797-3095.

Suicide/Crisis Support
• Hope for Wellness Help Line (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) – call: 1-855-242-3310 or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat.
-For First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples seeking emotional support, crisis intervention, or referrals to community-based services. Support is available in English and French and, by request, in Cree, Ojibway, and Inuktitut. For more information: https://www.hopeforwellness.ca

• CMHA Crisis Phone Line (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) – call: 705-728-5044 or 1-888-893-8333
-For individuals, agencies and emergencies for help with stability, coping and resources for mental health, addiction and suicide intervention. Options for youth under 16 years of age. In-person help if needed, coordinated through Crisis Line. For more information: https://cmhastarttalking.ca/youth-3/crisis-services/

• Suicide Crisis Helpline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) - call: 9-8-8 if you or someone you know is thinking about suicide.
Bilingual, trauma-informed, culturally appropriate, available to anyone in Canada. For more information: https://988.ca

Health Support
• Health 811 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) – call: 8-1-1 to connect with a registered nurse day or night for free, secure and confidential health advice. In a medical emergency call 911 immediately. For more information: https://health811.ontario.ca/static/guest/home

Thank you to the community for attending our 'Country Christmas' event last weekend! We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events and ceremonies in the new year.

Thank you to the community for attending our 'Country Christmas' event last weekend! We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events and ceremonies in the new year.

This is your reminder to please RSVP to admin@enaahtig.ca by Friday, December 13 for our Country Christmas event!

Come join us on December 14th, 2024 from 11am-3pm for our Enaahtig Country Christmas at 4184 Vasey Road, Victoria Harbour, ON! 🎁🎄

We look forward to seeing you there!

This is your reminder to please RSVP to admin@enaahtig.ca by Friday, December 13 for our Country Christmas event!

Come join us on December 14th, 2024 from 11am-3pm for our Enaahtig Country Christmas at 4184 Vasey Road, Victoria Harbour, ON! 🎁🎄

We look forward to seeing you there!

In-person yoga has been cancelled for tonight due to the weather. Please stay safe!

In-person yoga has been cancelled for tonight due to the weather. Please stay safe!

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