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The Indigenous Death Doula Collective provides free counselling services for First Nations, Inuit, and Metis community members, ages 13+.
Complete the client intake form by clicking on the button. Once completed, you will be contacted to discuss your request and support needs. |
The Indigenous Death Doula Collective(IDDC) began in 2020 in direct response
to the world wide COVID pandemic. Below you will find offerings from the IDDC, available to First Nations, Inuit, Metis, Black, People of the Global Majority for FREE. This work is made possible with generous support from our communities and funder, the Ontario Trillium Foundation. 
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Ethics and Community Oath of Care for the Indigenous Death Worker:
I will work to ensure that the individuals I serve feel safe and empowered to make choices about their own care, especially when facing death.
I won't be afraid to ask for and receive support. I will be the caregiver and helper when asked and promise to do no harm.
I will work as a listener and practice wisdom and reflection, especially if I cause harm without intention.
Words are powerful.
I will use my voice and my words wisely to challenge injustice, support autonomy, create safe spaces, and amplify the voices of those often unheard in our society.
I won't be afraid to ask for and receive support. I will be the caregiver and helper when asked and promise to do no harm.
I will work as a listener and practice wisdom and reflection, especially if I cause harm without intention.
Words are powerful.
I will use my voice and my words wisely to challenge injustice, support autonomy, create safe spaces, and amplify the voices of those often unheard in our society.
Interested in taking our FREE Indigenous Death Doula Training Program?
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Conditions of eligibility: Ontario resident, First Nation, Inuit, Metis, Black, Person of the Global Majority.
***must be able to answer community connection question.
***must be able to answer community connection question.
We are so grateful to those who joined us for this special time on the land, in community and creating connection.
FACT: There is no formal body of recognition or oversight
for doulas in Canada.
for doulas in Canada.
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Launched in July of 2022, the Indigenous Death Doula Training Program broke ground as the first Indigenous Death Doula program created by and for Indigenous people. This important milestone was a follow up promise to the many Indigenous youth who reached out for mentorship. The Indigenous Death Doula Collective was formed to ensure that this important training is available to anyone who needs it.
That's why our training is accepting enrollments and offering FREE tuition until December 2024.
That's why our training is accepting enrollments and offering FREE tuition until December 2024.
Indigenous Death Doula certificates are issued by Chrystal Toop, Lead of the Indigenous Death Doula Collective.
The training is virtual and self-guided and participants have until March 2025
to complete the course.
There is no pass or fail. This program is an invitation and mentorship to realize your own teachings and path as a death worker.
The training is virtual and self-guided and participants have until March 2025
to complete the course.
There is no pass or fail. This program is an invitation and mentorship to realize your own teachings and path as a death worker.
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