November is Indigenous Disabilities Awareness Month

Now is a time to raise awareness of the experiences, strengths, and contributions of Indigenous people living with disabilities. It is also an opportunity to reflect on accessibility, inclusion, and the many ways disability intersects with culture, community, identity, and wellbeing.

For many Indigenous Peoples, wellness is understood through a holistic lens that recognizes the connections between physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. These perspectives remind us that health is shaped not only by individual circumstances, but also by relationships, community, culture, language, land, and access to support systems.

Later this month, we’ll explore how Indigenous approaches to wellness can broaden our understanding of health and inform more inclusive ways of supporting one another. We’ll look at insights of members of our community and examine wellness through a relational and holistic perspective, offering an opportunity to learn from Indigenous knowledge and lived experience.

Join us throughout Indigenous Disabilities Awareness Month as we recognize the importance of creating environments where everyone can access the supports, resources, and sense of belonging they need to thrive.