Selfcare
Métis women have the basic responsibility to restore and strengthen the ability of Métis communities and organizations to make decisions based on the restoration of culture.
Métis Self Care
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Sharing stories
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Spending time in Métis spaces
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Developing a Métis centered analysis of situations
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Being proud of your Métis identity
What do you need to feel supported
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People (friends, Elders, mentors, spouses) to look to for guidance and care
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Cultural connection, grounding in identity, tradition, history, community and traditional medicines (smudging)
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Nature – water, light, wilderness quietude helps to re-energize, cleanse and balance us
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Prayer or spirituality for strength and guidance
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Recognition to each other, from each other, from community; recognizing our strengths
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Physical contact, hugs and affection are healing
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Words and acts of support (encouragement, check-ins, texts) help us to feel we are not alone