Resources on Sacred Tobacco, Wellness and Community Engagement
“To me, I want to know more. Everyday we’re learning. To learn from each other and to work together, that’s so important. One can’t do it alone.”
Elder Doreen Moosepayo
“To me, I want to know more. Everyday we’re learning. To learn from each other and to work together, that’s so important. One can’t do it alone.”
The Indigenous approach to health focuses on the "whole person" within their environment. This means considering a person’s mind, body, heart, and spirit, and how they’re connected to the land, culture, community, and family. All these elements work together to create balance and support well-being.
For Indigenous Peoples, meaningful relationships are critical to maintaining physical, emotional, and mental health. These connections help build a strong foundation to handle challenges, including quitting commercial tobacco.
Whether you are a community wellness worker, teacher, family member, or supportive friend, it’s essential to work in a good way, with respect, compassion, and a willingness to both listen and learn.
Together, we can honour Sacred Tobacco and make a positive impact on the health of those around us.
For more information on resources supporting teachers and schools in commercial tobacco reduction, please visit Tobacco & Vaping Resources for Teachers | Alberta Health Services.
This page will connect you with a variety of resources to support Indigenous wellness for individuals and the larger community.
The resources available focus on approaching wellness through two main areas:
Some of the resources are intended to be used with children or teens, and others with adults.
We invite you to explore each resource to identify the ones which will have value for you.
For more information on resources supporting teachers and schools in commercial tobacco reduction, please visit Tobacco & Vaping Resources for Teachers.
