Present the Findings by Delivering a Workshop

From Stilettos to Moccasins: A Guide for Group Discussion©

A half day health intervention workshop that accompanies the music video From Stilettos to Moccasins© is now available at no cost to intersted groups.  The workshop raises awareness of the role that identity and stigma have in the healing journeys of First Nations, Metis and Inuit women in treatment for drug abuse and offers hope to individuals on their healing journeys.  It is designed to be facilitated by community members for community members.

The workshop is based on the key finding of the project, which is, to heal from drug abuse, there is a need for women to re-claim, and for some to claim for the first time, a healthy self-identity as an Aboriginal woman. This includes understanding the negative impacts of stigma.

The workshop has three goals, and was pilot tested in addictions treatment centres, community-based agencies and a correctional facility with very positive results.

1. To discuss the role of identity and stigma in the healing journeys of Aboriginal women in treatment for drug abuse.
2. To offer hope and inspiration, gathered from over 100 Aboriginal women in substance abuse treatment who shared their healing journeys.
3. To reflect on your understanding of identity, stigma, and the healing journey and learn from one another.

Fourteen Project Ambassadors, some whom are original participants interviewed for the project, have been hired from across Canada to assist with implementing the workshops (See listing below).  The workshop also comes with a 30-minute training video and all required materials.

To receive a limited supply Workshop Kit, titled “From Stilettos to Moccasins: A Guide for Group Discussion – Addressing Identity and Stigma in the Healing Journeys of Criminalized Aboriginal Women from Illicit Drug Abuse”, please fill out a request and agreement form (available in Word and PDF) and return it or the project coordinator, Shannon Taylor at 306 966-6950 (fax) or shannon.taylor@usask.ca   Prior to a workshop kit being sent to you, you will be connected with your local Project Ambassador so they can provide you with further information.

The From Stilettos to Moccasins workshop kit consists of the following items:

1 – Briefcase that includes all the necessary materials for facilitating the workshop, excluding pens/pencils

1 – Facilitator’s manual taking you step-by-step through the workshop

1 – DVD case, which holds two DVDs: a facilitator’s training video & the workshop video presentation (including a chapter legend – blue paper)

20 – Participant workbooks

20 – Participant completion certificates

20 – Mini dream catchers

20 – Pearls to attach to the dream catchers as a closing exercise

Thread to attach the pearls to the dream catchers

When you run out of materials, the workbooks can be photocopied or we may be able to provide more, depending on if supplies are available.

The Worshop Kit evaluation forms are at the back of the Facilitator’s manual,  are are available here: Evaluation Form Participant and Evaluation Form Facilitator.

Project Ambassadors – Contact the Project Ambassador closest to you