About Us
Paving the Red Road to Wellness
Overcoming an addiction is not an easy process. Our organization offers a rewarding means to achieve a sober and healthy lifestyle utilizing contemporary and traditional cultural practices which acknowledge the four seasons.
The Nelson House Medicine Lodge was established in August 1989 to meet a growing need for a counselling and residential addictions treatment services for Indigenous people. To date, the NHML remains the only NNADAP alcohol and drug treatment facility servicing in Manitoba’s north.
The NHML sincerely appreciates the continued support from clients and our partners in the public and private sectors. Drop in and see for yourself some of the rewarding experiences the NHML offers.
Mission
Mithwayawin Mitho Tehewinihk Ochi
“Holistic healing through the path of the good heart”
Vision
Mamawe Wechihewewin Mitho Tehewinihk Ochi
“Service excellence in drug and alcohol recovery through the path of the good heart”
Holistic healing encompasses the four aspects of self – including the emotional, mental, physical and spiritual well being. It is through this path that one overcome challenges. Helping to heal the “heart”, their own, their families and their community.
Located in Northern Manitoba
The Nelson House Medicine Lodge is located in Nelson House, Manitoba, accessible by all-weather roads about 800 kilometres north of Winnipeg and 80 kilometres west of Thompson. Situated on our 4,600 acre peninsula in Footprint Lake, Nelson House is the home community to 3,081 of the 5,330 members of Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation.
Nelson House is a progressive community and offers a wide range of community, public and business services to meet the needs of the local population. These include comprehensive educational services (preschool, elementary, high school and the Atoskiwin Training and Employment Centre of Excellence).
