Melissa Stevenson

Melissa Stevenson is Anishnaabe-Cree kwe from Peguis First Nation in Manitoba. She is Bear Clan and has a strong connection to her traditional ways of knowing. Her career has been focused on urban Indigenous health and wellbeing, aiming to support her community as they navigate their health and healing journey. She is very much committed to advocating for better access to traditional healing services as a way to improve Indigenous peoples’ overall health and wellbeing. She feels spiritual healing is vital in helping us understand how to care for our physical health. It is through our teachings and ceremonies that we are reminded of our sacredness, and we can live Mino Bimaadiziwin or that good life.