Self-care Resources
For MMIWG2S+ family members and survivors of gender-based violence.
These tools are only self-guided techniques. If you are in crisis or need further support, please contact us at 1-800-750-7566.
You may also access the MMIWG2S+ Crisis Line by calling 1-844-413-6649.
Event Planning for Lost Loved Ones
Below are several useful checklists and suggestions for planning an event related to the loss of a loved one.
“Be somebody who makes everybody feel like a somebody.”
“I Know My Worth. I Embrace My Power. I Say If I’m Beautiful. I Say If I’m Strong. You Will Not Determine My Story. I Will.”
“I have a long way to go, and the power to go a long way.”
“Love yourself first and everything else falls into line.”
“If you’re always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.”
“Success is liking yourself.”
“Those who wish to sing always find a song.”
“Caring for your body, mind, and spirit is your greatest and grandest responsibility. It’s about listening to the needs of your soul and then honoring them.”
“We have to learn to be our own best friend because we fall too easily into the trap of being our own worst enemy.”
“If you can take responsibility for your own life, then you will begin to realize that you can change it.”
“Believe in yourself, go after your dreams, and don’t let anyone put you in a box.”
“You have to believe in yourself when no one else does- that makes you a winner right there.”
“To be silent the whole day long, see no newspaper, hear no radio, listen to no gossip, be thoroughly and completely lazy, thoroughly and completely indifferent to the fate of the world is the finest medicine a man can give himself.”
“You don’t need the light at the end of the tunnel. You are the light.”
“Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.”
“Laughter is the best medicine in the world.”
“Overthinking is disrespecting your intuition.”
“There must be quite a few things that a hot bath won’t cure, but I don’t know many of them.”
“Your value doesn’t decrease based on someone’s inability to see your worth.”
“Don’t stress. Do your best and forget the rest.”
“Just because the past didn’t turn out like you wanted, doesn’t mean your future can’t be better than you ever imagined.”
“Wellness encompasses a healthy body, a sound mind and a tranquil spirit. Enjoy the journey as you strive for wellness.”
“Fasting is the first principle of medicine; fast and see the strength of the spirit reveal itself.”
“Walking is Man’s Best Medicine.”
“Don’t take criticism from people you wouldn’t take advice from.”
“A bird sitting on a tree is never afraid of the branch breaking, because its trust is not on the branch but on its own wings.”
“Sometimes Music is the only Medicine the heart and soul need.”
“One minute of anger weakens the immune system for 4 to 5 hours; One minute of laughter boosts the immune system for 24 hours.”
“You have not lived until you have done something for someone who can never repay you.”
“Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will.”
“Stop being afraid of what could go wrong, and start being excited about what could go right.”
“Looking after my health today gives me a better hope for tomorrow.”
“Nurturing yourself is not selfish – it’s essential to your well-being.”
“What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create.”
“The greatest wealth is health.”
“A joyful heart is good medicine.”
“It’s not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and to make your happiness a priority. It’s necessary”
“Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person’s physical, emotional and mental states.”
“At the end of the day, your health is your responsibility.”
“Believe in yourself and try as much as possible to do everything you do from a place of love. Not labor, but love.”
About the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Liaison Unit
The Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) Liaison Unit was established in September of 2017. The Unit’s primary function is to support families and communities who are impacted by missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls, and survivors of gender-based violence, including 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.
Providing support and tools for your wellbeing including:
Community Outreach
Cultural Support
Emotional and Trauma Support
System Navigation or Referral
Workshops or Support Groups
For more information, contact:
Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Liaison Unit
Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Inc.
Toll Free: 1-800-750-7566
Direct Line: 1.204.677.1648
Mobile: 1.204.307.0485
Website: mkonation.com/advocacy-areas/mmiwg/