the soul of ᒪᐢᑭᐦᑭᕀ maskihkiy wellness
ᒪᐢᑭᐦᑭᕀ maskihkiy is nêhiyawêwin (plains Cree) for medicine. maskihkiy takes a wholistic approach to wellness, rooted in iyiniwak wisdoms. we understand each person as whole & interconnected - mind body heart spirit - intertwined with all our relations of the cosmos. we believe each person carries the medicine needed to heal themselves and their relations.
the heart of ᒪᐢᑭᐦᑭᕀ maskihkiy wellness
at ᒪᐢᑭᐦᑭᕀ maskihkiy, our intention is to provide access to iyiniwak best practices in wellness and community care. we offer high quality, tailored services to individuals, families, communities, and organizations through iyiniwak (Indigenous) approaches to clinical practice, education, consulting, programming & research. we are committed to centering iyiniwak ways of knowing, being & doing that are rooted in thousands of years of experiential, community-based evidence.
meet Dr. Fellner: a leader in iyiniwak land-based therapy & education
in 2023, Dr. Karlee Fellner walked away from her tenured position as a professor of Counselling Psychology Indigenous Education at the University of Calgary to dedicate herself to directly serving community through ᒪᐢᑭᐦᑭᕀ maskihkiy. she has committed her life to living kayâs-isîhcikêwin (traditional culture) & centering iyiniwak approaches in clinical work & scholarship. with over 15 years' experience doing this work, her unique approach applies ancient wisdom in contemporary contexts for best practices.
honouring our okimâw
understanding first hand the power of iyiniwak approaches to wellness, Dr. Fellner has a commitment to support individuals, families, communities, organizations, and professionals in accessing Indigenist best practices. as a clinical scholar activist, she has supported many national and international movements to justice for iyiniwak in academia and clinical practice. her services are rooted in decades of dedicated learning and experience, which she brings to her work and her team. Dr. Fellner is also a visual artist, mother, and traditional jingle dancer.
years of experience practicing psychotherapy
community-driven programs, courses, workshops & healing retreats developed
peer-reviewed
publications
invited presentations across Canada, the USA & globally
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meet our team
ᒪᐢᑭᐦᑭᕀ maskihkiy's team consists of kihtehayak (Elders), licensed clinicians, wholistic wellness supports, frontline trauma workers, and practicum and internship students. our collective leadership model involves kihtehayak & owiyasiwêwak (advisors) who guide our work in alignment with our values & community priorities.
all members of our team are trained in Indigenous Focusing-Oriented Therapy (IFOT) and/or Indigenous Tools for Living (ITFL), and participate in ongoing mentorship in applying iyiniwak ways of knowing, being, and doing in their work.
Dr. Fellner offers counselling, consulting, training, and other wellness services rooted in iyiniwak best practices. nation: Otipemisiwak Métis Nation of Alberta
Lisa offers land-based and genocide-informed approaches to wellness, counselling, consulting, and training. Métis Nation of Alberta & Papaschase First Nation
Samaria offers genocide-informed individual, couples, and family counselling for trauma, grief, relationships, anger and substance use recovery. nation: Blackfoot-Métis, Otipemisiwak Métis Nation of Alberta
Shelby offers virtual counselling to adults and seniors, with a passion for working with members of the LGTBQ2S+ community. nation: Métis Nation of Alberta.
Cathy coordinates our projects, programs and events, in addition to providing mediumship and death doula services. she helps people connect with their ancestors, providing healing to those who are grieving.
Natalie supports community members with their wellness through her various roles in ceremony, genocide-informed crisis support, and her work with children and families. (if applic: Delaware Nation
Stephanie offers land-based and genocide-informed approaches towellness, counselling, consulting, and training. nation: Qalipu Mi''kmaq First Nation
Dustin offers consulting, training, frontline land-based and genocide-informed approaches to wellness, and cultural supports in his role as Aawaaahskataiksi. Nation: Ampskapii Pikunii Nation
explore exciting opportunities to make a difference in the community.
follow your medicines
ᒪᐢᑭᐦᑭᕀ maskihkiy offers an array of services rooted in best practices in iyiniwak approaches to wellness. we invite you to explore our diverse range of services designed to support your wellness, finding those that fit for you. reach out today to follow your medicines to deeper wellness and healing.
