Nәćamat: 2017 Downtown Eastside Aboriginal Women’s Village of Wellness

Last week, VCH Aboriginal Health, PHSA, FNHA and other partners joined together to host the second annual Necamat, a day of wellness activities for Indigenous women living in the Downtown Eastside.

The event included traditional healing, massages, cultural sharing, traditional songs, haircuts, manicures, clothing, a photo booth, and the sharing of a meal. Necamat was an opportunity for women to take a break from caring for their families and community, and focus on pampering themselves.

Women receive haircuts from VCC students

Also included at the event was information on health and wellness services available for Aboriginal women in the Downtown Eastside, recognizing that improvements in their health and wellness will directly improve the health of their children, families and community.

Nәćamat women’s gathering closing circle

A big thank you to all the VCH staff who donated their gently used clothing for this event.