Traditional Health Services with Dan Garcia
Traditional Ceremony and Services:
- Sweat Lodge Ceremony
- Fanning Off
- Cedar Foot Soaks
- Individual, Couple of Family Counselling
Various Teachings:
- Men’s Roles and Responsibilities
- Stages of Life
- Spirits Journey
- Fire Teachings
- Fasting Teachings
- Sweat Lodge Teachings
Dan Garcia, also known as Ozowmukwanidoo which translates to Yellow Spirit Bear. Dan is Turtle Clan and is originally from Walpole Island First Nation, Bkejwanong. Dan currently resides in Whitefish River First Nation with his family. He is the proud father of five beautiful children and grandfather to three grandchildren.
He has been attaining cultural knowledge for over 23 years by participating in singing with big drum, hand drumming, various teachings, fasting, helping with and conducting various ceremonies. Dan has reclaimed and utilized cultural teachings to overcome issues such as childhood trauma, violence, and addictions issues. His approach to living a healthy lifestyle is based on cultural teachings and principles from the Anishinabek Nation.
For more information or to book an initial appointment, please contact:
Renee Kozachanko
Traditional Intake Care Coordinator
Phone: (705) 968-0809
Email: Renee.Kozachanko@nthc.ca
To book a follow up appointment, please contact:
Crystal Clark-McGregor
Cultural Support Worker
Phone: (705) 968-0181
Email: Crystal.Clark-McGregor@nthc.ca