About Us

NASC is dedicated to the development and delivery of healing services for Anishnaabekwewag (Indigenous women) and their families who have experienced violence, or are at risk of experiencing violence. Therapeutic healing work is conducted through the use of Anishnaabe practices, blended with community-centred and client-centred methods of healing.

Our Services

​NASC offers healing support to community members in all life stages, beginning with the healthy development of infants and children, youth who are experiencing the Canadian child welfare system, through to adulthood. NASC also supports those experiencing homelessness, and provides long-term and crisis counselling services.

History

In November 1992, Niijkiwendidaa Anishnaabekwewag Services Circle opened its doors. In April 1994, funding was secured for our agency from the Violence Against Women and Ministry of Community and Social Services. In June 1994, we were incorporated as a Non-Profit Organization and in 2018 we gained our status as a Charitable organization (888927258RR0001).
 
In the years since, Niijkiwendidaa Anishnaabekwewag Services Circle has seen a substantial increase in public awareness and need for the services provided. Niijkiwendidaa Anishnaabekwewag Services Circle’s main goal is to support Anishnaabekwewag and their families as they move forward on their healing journey; which will ultimately lead to families and communities becoming healthier. Our long term goal is to accomplish change within the larger community and society as a whole, by validating and valuing the qualities of Anishnaabeg and our culture.

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