Cannabis & Indigenous Mental Health

Written By Mahegun Tails Inc.

Cannabis and Indigenous Mental Health: Lifting the Pipes; Understanding Natural Laws in the context of ‘Medicine’, Mental Health, and Cannabis.

This project was funded by the Mental Health Commission of Canada and authored by Mahegun Tails Inc.

“Two years ago, we started a journey of understanding that was guided by Elders from Treaties 6, 7, 8, urban Calgary and the historic Northwest Métis. Creating room to share traditional and contemporary stories about cannabis and its relationship to mental health in the Indigenous community, the gathering of Elders was a culturally appropriate start. We asked one simple question:

In a social, cultural, and traditional context, how was cannabis understood before contact from the context of ceremony, Natural Laws, and within Indigenous communities concerning mental health and healing?”
Mahegun Tails Inc.

Incorporated in 2011, Mahegun Tails Inc. is an Indigenous family-owned organization that provides culturally informed facilitation and consultation services. Guided by the teachings of our Elders, Mahegun Tails Inc. uses creation stories and cultural teachings as key elements in the delivery of services.

Mahegun Tails Inc. strives to see the revitalization of Indigenous beliefs and values that support the wellness of our shared community. Our vision is to bring traditional knowledge to our Indigenous and non-Indigenous relatives.

Being a good relative is at the heart of our practice.

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