Who We Are
Neecheewam is a professionally staffed community-based organization that supports children and youth requiring safe care. Our programs are designed for youth with complex needs, including those affected by trauma, exploitation, justice involvement, addictions, and placement instability. Our work is grounded in culture, relationship, and healing.
Our Mission
To provide healing lodges where the seven teachings — love, respect, courage, humility, wisdom, honesty, and truth — are the path to wholeness.
Our Vision
The strength of our community is restored through the wellbeing of our children.
Our Approach
We meet youth where they are, without judgment. Through culturally grounded, relationship-based, and trauma-informed care, we create safe spaces for healing, stability, and growth for youth with some of the highest support needs in our community.
Our Programs
Neecheewam operates healing lodges and supportive programs for children and youth with a range of needs, including long-term care, emergency placement, healing support, and crisis stabilization.
At the core of the Neecheewam philosophy are seven sacred teachings. They include Love, Respect, Honesty, Truth, Humility, Wisdom and Courage.
When Neecheewam employees work in harmony with the seven sacred teachings and embody the principles an atmosphere is created in which our children and youth can flourish. Employees to use these teachings to guide them throughout their day to day work.
Rooted in Community Since 1976
Neecheewam was created in response to the need for culturally responsive care for Indigenous children and youth. For decades, we have worked to provide safe, supportive, and healing-centered environments grounded in identity, culture, and community.
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