An Indigenous-led family reunification home in Winnipeg that’s helped dozens of parents work toward healing and recovery may be forced to close its doors, saying they are running out of federal funding and that their calls to the province for help are falling on deaf ears.

Geoffrey’s Garden on Maryland Street gives parents recovering from addiction a place to heal, reconnect with their children, and rebuild their lives through ceremony, counselling, and parenting support.

“When parents walk in here broken and you see that turn into strength and balance, it’s powerful. That’s why we do this,” said Strong Bear, a knowledge keeper.

Through traditional teachings, naming ceremonies, and cultural mentorship, families rediscover identity and belonging, a foundation staff say is key to long-ter

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