Men’s Healing Gathering
MNBC’s Ministry of Women and Gender Equity is happy to share that the second Tâpahtiyim’sowin* (Humility): A Journey of Discovery and Healing Men’s Gender-Based Violence Healing Gathering will take place Fall 2025.
Métis men (18+) are invited to express their interest in joining a men’s healing gathering November 6–9, 2025 at beautiful Métis Crossing near Smoky Lake, Alberta.
Led by Mosom Bruce Dumont and Michael Dumont, this gathering offers those in attendance a chance to:
Attend ceremony
Connect with the Métis teachings of wahkohtowin (kinship), our interconnection and shared responsibility
Discuss strength-based strategies for gender-based violence prevention
This event welcomes and includes all men with intersecting identities, with a focus on healing and building safer, stronger communities together.
Express your interest by September 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM (PST): https://forms.office.com/r/e7uY5ENtuu
Need help filling out the form or prefer to share your details by phone? Contact Monique Courcelles (they/them) at mcourcelles@mnbc.ca or 236-259-1133.
Space is limited to 20 participants. Travel and accommodations are covered, and a lottery will ensure equitable representation from each region.
* tâpahtiyim'sowin (humility) means showing and practicing cultural humility and cultural agility and being open to new ideas and recognizing the wisdom that surrounds us from others who carry experiences different than ours.