My Name is Carla Petahtegoose, and my Anishnawbe Nooswin(name) is Nimkii Kwe ( Thunder Woman). My clan is Elk. I am a registered Social Worker (RSW #847564) with 17 years of experience in social work and am currently a member of the Ontario Association of Social Workers. I have developed training and delivered professional development seminars for teachers and Community Indigenous Organizations. The principles guiding my practice are Anishnawbe Teachings and strength-based and family-centred care: Anishnawbe Life Stages Model guide assessment and Therapy.

Some gifts I carry in my wholistic healing practices include understanding and compassion. I can teach skills with kindness and empathy. I am connected to nature and ceremony. I am a beader in my spare time, a community member, an aunty and a mother, which helps in my practice.

I have experience working with Indigenous people in the following areas: Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders, Child Welfare, Restorative Justice, Traditional Healing & Wellness Practices, Clinical Therapy, Group Service Delivery, Referrals, Case Management Coordination

My Name is Carla Petahtegoose, and my Anishnawbe Nooswin(name) is Nimkii Kwe ( Thunder Woman). My... Read More