KarunaNews Story

The Clan Mothers Healing Village, an Indigenous-led development in Manitoba that engages and supports women and two-spirit individuals who have survived trafficking and sexual violence, is a model for how municipalities and urban planners can partner with Indigenous communities and organizations to foster equity, sustainability and reconciliation. The Clan Mothers ensure that everything from design to execution reflects Indigenous principles. The village will be built on land returned by a church organization, which previously ran a youth camp on the site. One key challenge was securing permissions from the Rural Municipality of Alexander. Over time, trust grew through dialogue, and municipal officials were invited to ceremonies to understand the Clan Mothers’ vision better.