b'INDUSTRY PROMOTION & DEVELOPMENTBUILDING MORE THAN A VILLAGEHow mentorship shaped Clan Mothers Healing Village and Knowledge CentreBy Matthew BradfordA place to heal. A centre for learning.Opened in 2025, the village sprawlsmid- to long-term support for women, A community of support. These are130 acres of forest near Victoriagirls, Two-Spirit and transgender the guiding principles of the ClanBeach in Belair, on land donated by 11individuals who have experienced multi-Mothers Healing Village and KnowledgeCongregations of Religious Sisters andgenerational trauma, sexual violence, Centre, a land-based healing haven forcoordinated by Rseau Compassionexploitation and human trafficking.Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit andNetwork. The campus comprises aTo heal the heart of our communities, transgender people. They are also thelonghouse cabin, a knowledge centre, art studios, one- and two-bedroomwe must move beyond the current values that shaped a unique mentorshipcabins, lodge keepers and Elderssystems that disengage and program that saw members of thecabins and ceremonial grounds.disempower these communities, writes Indigenous community involved in theThroughout, Clan Mothers providesClan Mothers on its website. The Clan villages construction. compassionate and culturally relevantMothers Healing Village and Knowledge 40 BUILD MANITOBAwinnipegconstruction.ca'