Beendigen has been providing support to women and children in Thunder Bay since 1978. The agency was established to provide temporary shelter for Indigenous women and their children who were dealing with abuse and were in need of food and shelter. Over the years, Beendigen continues to evolve to provide support services to abused women and their families. Beendigen integrates cultural teachings into many of its healing programs. Culture and traditional knowledge are at the…
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Providing safety and shelter to women and children experiencing violence and providing opportunities for healing.
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Beendigen has been providing support to women and children in Thunder Bay since 1978. The agency was established to provide temporary shelter for Indigenous women and their children who were dealing with abuse and were in need of food and shelter. Over the years, Beendigen continues to evolve to provide support services to abused women and their families.
Beendigen integrates cultural teachings into many of its healing programs. Culture and traditional knowledge are at the center of how Beendigen develops and delivers supports and services to Indigenous families. The Medicine Wheel Teachings, traditional ceremonies, and cultural awareness are balanced with the educational components of individual and group programming. Elders play an important role at Beendigen as they help to promote a traditional and cultural connectedness which Beendigen believes is vital to cultivating opportunities for healing.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide safety and shelter to Indigenous women and children experiencing violence, and to facilitate the cycle of healing through the delivery of culturally appropriate programs and services to individuals and families.
Beendigen is governed by a Board of Directors
Our Values
We believe every family deserves to live in a safe home free from violence. We believe that given the opportunity, women who have experienced abuse can move forward through healing. With influence from the Medicine Wheel Teachings and core social work values, we assist women to gain a strong foundation which can help them move ahead in a positive, healthy manner.
FUNDERS
Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
Thunder Bay District Social Services Administrative Board
Public Health Agency of Canada
Health Canada
Ontario Native Women’s Association
Faye Peterson
LinkedIn followers
62
People associated on LinkedIn
21
Reported office locations
103-100 Anemki Drive, Fort William First Nation, Thunder Bay, ON P7J 1K4, CA
Business categories
Social
Health Care
Communities
Education
Rehabilitation
Non Profit
Charity
Personal Health
Women's
Other recorded names
Beendigen
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Reported total investment
0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Thunder Bay, ON
Organization type
Nonprofit
Beendigen has 7 open jobs in Canada as of November 6, 2026. Top locations: Thunder Bay. Median advertised hourly rate: $23.79.
Beendigen: Culture and traditional knowledge are at the center of how Beendigen develops and delivers supports and services to Indigenous families.
Candidates need a social work or comparable human services degree or diploma (or an equivalent mix of education, training and experience), plus group work and holistic healing experience. Extensive knowledge of family violence, strong clinical and communication skills, and ability to work independently are required, with Indigenous organization experience and Ojibway, Oji-Cree or Cree an asset.
Beendigen: Culture and traditional knowledge are at the center of how Beendigen develops and delivers supports and services to Indigenous families.
Candidates need a Bachelor's Degree or College Diploma with relevant experience, or an equivalent mix of education and experience. Strong communication skills, experience with family violence issues, and a Vulnerable Sector Check are required, and fluency in Ojibway, Oji-Cree or Cree is an asset.
Beendigen: Culture and traditional knowledge are at the center of how Beendigen develops and delivers supports and services to Indigenous families.
Candidates need a Bachelor's Degree or College Diploma with relevant experience, or an equivalent mix of education and experience. Strong communication skills, family violence knowledge and a valid Ontario G licence, First Aid CPR and AED Level C certification and a successful Vulnerable Sector Check are required.
Beendigen: Culture and traditional knowledge are at the center of how Beendigen develops and delivers supports and services to Indigenous families.
2+ YOECandidates need a health or community education diploma or degree, at least 2 years of frontline experience, and experience serving Indigenous women and children. Knowledge of Indigenous culture and language is valued, along with a valid Ontario Class G licence and a working cell phone.
Beendigen: Culture and traditional knowledge are at the center of how Beendigen develops and delivers supports and services to Indigenous families.
Candidates need a high school diploma or GED, at least three months of janitorial or cleaning work, and training in safe food handling. Indigenous applicants get first preference, and experience with Indigenous organizations or Ojibway, Oji-Cree or Cree is an asset.
Cleaning equipment, Cleaning supplies, Kitchen equipment, Motor vehicle
Beendigen: Culture and traditional knowledge are at the center of how Beendigen develops and delivers supports and services to Indigenous families.
Candidates need a Social Service Worker diploma or comparable training, experience serving Anishinabe women and children, and knowledge of Anishinabe culture. They also need a commitment to the violence against women sector, a Vulnerable Sector check, First Aid, CPR and Mental Health First Aid certifications, and a valid Class G licence.
Beendigen: Culture and traditional knowledge are at the center of how Beendigen develops and delivers supports and services to Indigenous families.
Candidates need a Social Service Worker diploma or comparable training, experience serving Anishinabe women and children, knowledge of Anishinabe culture and commitment to the violence against women sector. A Vulnerable Sector Check, First Aid CPR/AED, Ontario Safe Food Handler certification and a working cell phone are also required.