Happy Mother’s Day 💐 Celebrating all kinds of moms: Birth • Adoptive • Foster • Step • Single • LGBTQIA2S+ • Grandma • Pet • Expecting • Bonus • Working • Stay-at-home • New • Empty Nest • Mother Figures • Moms After Loss • Chosen Moms 💖 Your love makes a difference. #mothersday #everykindofmom

The Hope for Wellness Helpline provides free, confidential support for all Indigenous people across Canada, 24/7 by phone and online chat. 🧡 1-855-242-3310 hopeforwellness.ca *Each #featurefridays post spotlights one of the resources listed on our website. Access at your risk* #hopeforwellness

Today we remember our stolen sisters — our women, girls, and Two-Spirit kin. We will keep speaking their names and calling for justice. If you need support: Hope for Wellness Helpline @ 1-855-242-3310 hopeforwellness.ca #reddressday #mmiwg2s #indigenousresources #healing #hopeforwellness

Healthcare support shouldn’t be out of reach. Inua accepts NIHB coverage for Nunatsiavut beneficiaries & Manitoba residents. No barriers. Just support when you need it. 👉 www.inua.ca #nihb #mentalhealth #accessiblecare #manitoba #nunatsiavut

May Support Circles Our groups run every month, offering steady, compassionate support when you need it. DM for details or to join, or visit the Events tab at inua.ca #griefsupport #petlosssupport #bereavementcare #beyondtherainbow #beyondbereavement

Today we honour Trans Day of Visibility. We see you. We value you. We stand with you. Trans and gender diverse people deserve safety, respect, and the freedom to live openly and authentically — every day. You matter. #transdayofvisibility #transrightsarehumanrights #youbelong

Honouring Two-Spirit Awareness Day 🪶 We celebrate the strength, resilience, and cultural significance of Two-Spirit people —past, present, and future. Inua Counselling stands for safe, affirming, and inclusive care. 🧡 #twospiritawarenessday #twospirit #indigenouswellness

We’re sharing a couple of upcoming program updates at Inua Counselling 💛 🌈 Beyond the Rainbow A supportive space for those grieving a beloved animal companion. 🕊️ Beyond Bereavement For those navigating grief connected to non-death loss. If this resonates, join us. Visit inua.ca to register.

This week’s Midweek Wisdoms blog post is a reminder of why supporting each other matters. 💫 Celebrate, encourage, and make space for growth—when women uplift women, everyone benefits. Read the full post - link in bio. #womensupportingwomen #femaleempowerment #communityovercompetition #upliftothers

At Inua, we see everyday the courage it takes for women to heal, set boundaries, speak their truth, and reclaim their stories. If today feels empowering, we celebrate with you. If it feels complicated or heavy, you’re not alone. #internationalwomensday #womensday #womenssupport #healingjourney

Reminder: Clocks spring forward this weekend! Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday, so we lose an hour of sleep but gain more evening light. If you feel a bit off for a few days, that’s normal. Be patient with yourself, get some morning sunlight, and keep routines simple.

Losing a beloved pet can leave a deep ache. Our animals are family, and their loss deserves care and space to grieve. Beyond The Rainbow: Pet Loss Support Circle is a space to share, remember, and connect with those that understand. Register here: www.inua.ca/event-list #PetLoss #GriefSupport

💛 Sometimes saying goodbye to a pet on a “good day” isn’t giving up — it’s choosing to protect them from future suffering. Your furry friend leaves knowing they were loved, safe, and not alone. 🖤 Read more: www.inua.ca/mid-week-wis... #MidWeekWisdoms #SayingGoodbyeToAPet #PetLoss #PetGrief

Losing a beloved pet is hard, and grief can feel overwhelming. This week's #midweekwisdoms post explores compassionate end-of-life animal care and pet loss grief support. You don’t have to face it alone. 🤍 🔗 Link in bio #petloss #petgrief #endoflifeanimalcare #petdeathdoula #griefliteracy

Loss isn’t always about death; sometimes it's the end of a relationship, a job, your health, an identity, or a dream Beyond Bereavement offers a compassionate space to connect with others who understand non-death loss Free online sessions start this Saturday Register at inua.ca #griefsupport

Not all grief comes from death. Some of the hardest losses are invisible, unnamed, and minimized. Non-death grief is real — and it deserves care. Read more in this week's #midweekwisdoms post (link in bio). #griefliteracy #griefawareness #beyondbereavement

A new year isn’t always a fresh start. For many who are grieving, it’s another year their loved one will never live in. If this new year feels heavy, you’re not alone. Read more in this week's #midweekwisdoms post - link in bio. #newyear #GriefSupport #GriefAwareness #HoldingSpace

We’re back after our break—hope you had a safe and happy holiday season. Endings & Insights (Death Cafe) has now come to a close. NEW: Beyond Bereavement Support Circle for non-death loss meets monthly. Beyond the Rainbow Pet Loss Circle continues monthly. Registration now open for all groups!

Inua is open for appointments but taking a social media break until January 5th. For upcoming groups, check out the 'Events' tab at inua.ca. You can also schedule an appointment online or email [email protected]. Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season! #happyholidays #inuacounselling

Today we honour the trans and gender-diverse lives lost to violence and discrimination. Each life mattered. If today feels heavy, please reach out. You’re not alone. #TDOR #TransDayOfRemembrance #TransLivesMatter

Today, we recognize the importance of grief literacy — deepening our understanding of grief and the many ways it shows up in people’s lives. By learning, listening, and supporting one another, we create a more compassionate community. #nationalgriefandbereavementday #griefawareness #griefliteracy

Raffle to help with the cost of vet bills for my dachshund with IVDD. Message me by Nov 30 to purchase. We're only seeling 12 tickets per prize pack, so your odds alof winning are good! 🥳 Thank you for your support!!! *Canadian residents only* #ivddsucks #ivddsurvivor #raffle

The purple poppy is worn in remembrance of the countless animals who stood beside soldiers in times of war: horses, dogs, pigeons, and so many others who carried messages, pulled supplies, offered comfort, and gave their lives in service. #PurplePoppy #AnimalsOfWar

Today, we pause to remember. To honour the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of those who served— and those who continue to serve. Their stories remind us of the strength of community, compassion, and peace. 🌺 Puiguniangilagut. Lest we forget. #Puiguniangilagut #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay

Looking for a few more outfits? Expand your closet by joining us tomorrow at Expressions: Clothing Swap! This program connects trans folks with free access to some wonderful, affirming, and pre-loved clothing. Sunday, November 9th | 10am-1pm Sunalta Community Hall (1627 10 Ave SW) Free attendance!

Today, we pause to honour and remember the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis veterans who served and sacrificed for our freedoms. 🪶 We remember. We honour. We give thanks. #IndigenousVeteransDay #LestWeForget #WeRemember #IndigenousStrength #HonourAndRespect #NativeVeterans

Happy Halloween! May your night be filled with more treats than tricks, cozy vibes, and just the right amount of spooky fun. Stay safe, laugh loudly, and don’t forget to save a piece (or three) of candy for yourself. #HappyHalloween #SpookySeason #TreatYourself #PumpkinVibes #BooCrew

I really need some help for Finnegan! I've started a GoFundMe to raise money for a CT scan; vet says this is the only way to determine why he has been in excruciating pain for the last 4 weeks. Please donate if you can and please share it with your community. Thank you 💔 gofund.me/66e7e8377

Wishing everyone a warm and restful Thanksgiving. Today is a reminder to pause, reflect and appreciate the people and moments that bring meaning to our lives. However you're spending the day, I hope it’s filled with comfort, connection and gratitude. #happythanksgiving #gratitude #blessings

Coming out is a deeply personal journey - one that doesn’t follow a timeline or look the same for everyone. Whether you have come out, are thinking about it, or choose not to, your identity is valid. Your story matters. #NationalComingOutDay #2slgbtqia #SafeSpaceAlliance

National Children’s Hospice Palliative Care Day honours the children living with life-limiting illnesses, and the incredible families who walk beside them. Palliative care for children isn’t giving up - it’s giving more: more comfort, more dignity, more presence, and more love.

Today is National Depression Screening Day. Mental health is health — and early screening can save lives. 💙 Take a free, confidential screening: worldhealthorg.shinyapps.io/steps_depres... Check in with yourself. You’re not alone. #MentalHealth #DepressionScreening #YouMatter

As a death doula, I have witnessed firsthand what this quote is trying to say: that death is not a single moment, but a slow unraveling. A series of tiny goodbyes. A million little losses that come long before the final breath. Read this week's #midweekwisdoms blog post. Link in bio.

Today we remember and honour the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people. Their absence is felt in every community, every family, every generation. They are not forgotten. #SistersInSpirit #MMIWG2S #NoMoreStolenSisters #JusticeForOurSisters

Yom Kippur has ended. For those who observed, may you step into this new chapter with gentleness and clarity. The work of reflection, forgiveness, and healing doesn’t end with the fast — it continues in the quiet choices we make moving forward. G’mar chatimah tovah. May you be sealed for good.

Today we honour Inuit Elders — knowledge holders, survivors, and guides. As an Inuk End-of-Life Doula, I walk with our Elders at the end of life in the spirit of pijitsirniq — to serve with compassion and care. Nakummek to those who have walked before us! #Pijitsirniq #NationalSeniorsDay

We honour the children who never came home, the survivors of residential schools & the 60s Scoop, those taken in the TB legacy, the MMIWG2S, and the generations forever impacted. Reconciliation starts with truth. It’s more than a day — it’s a shared responsibility. Every child matters. Always. 🧡

October's schedule is now open! Inua is proud to offer you a variety of appointment formats to fit your needs! Choose from video, telephone, in-home/community, or in-office sessions. Inua makes counselling accessible. ⭐ #counsellingyyc #accessiblecounselling #booknow #yycresources #yycsupports

Beyond the Rainbow returns this Saturday! Register now on the Events tab at www.inua.ca. #beyondtherainbowsupportcircle #beyondtherainbow #petbereavement #petlosssupport #petdeathdoula

August 30th is a reminder that grief touches every one of us & that healing takes time, compassion, and support. Grief isn’t linear, & there’s no “right” way to feel. Not everyone will experience the 5 stages of grief & they don’t always come in order. #NationalGriefAwarenessDay #HealingTakesTime

Today we pause to honour the beloved pets who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge — the companions who left paw prints on our hearts and whose love continues to echo in our lives Join our Pet Loss Support Circle - visit 'Events' at inua.ca #RainbowBridgeRemembranceDay #PetLossSupport #GrievingWithLove

How often have we reached for those words - "Be strong," "Stay strong," or "You're so strong." We mean well but these phrases can be quietly heavy for the person on the receiving end. Read more in this week's #midweekwisdoms post (link in bio). #griefeducation #endoflifedoula #presenceisagift

Today on #NationalDogDay we celebrate the unconditional love, loyalty & joy that dogs bring into our lives. Whether they’re snuggling by our side, greeting us with wagging tails or simply being our quiet companions, dogs hold a sacred place in our hearts #petdeathdoula #griefandlove #gooddogforever

Inua recognizes that access to a comprehensive health benefits plan is privileged. If you have any concerns about the affordability of service fees, including the cost of Death Doula packages, please reach out to [email protected]. #affordablecounselling #accessiblecounselling #nihb #fscd #pdd

Registration is now open for our Fall groups! Beyond the Rainbow: 1st Sat of the month @ 10am (MT) Endings & Insights: 3rd Sat of the month @ 10am (MT) To register for these virtual groups, visit the 'Events' tab at inua.ca. #beyondtherainbow #endingsandinsights #endoflifecare #griefsupport

Talking about memories of the ones we've lost is not just reminiscing. It’s visitation. It’s communion. It’s reaching across the gap to spend time with them, in the only way that’s still possible Check out this week's #midweekwisdoms post (link in bio) #griefsupport #griefeducation #endoflifedoula

End-of-life wishes can be difficult to discuss, but its important to ensure your wishes are supported. Inua can help guide an exploration of your values & beliefs to identify & articulate your wishes for future personal & medical care #endoflifecare #endoflifedoula #advancedcareplanning #beprepared

There’s something strange about grieving in the summer. It doesn’t feel like the right time for sadness. If you are struggling with grief this summer, check out this week's #midweekwisdoms post (link in bio). #griefinthesummer #invisiblegrief #griefeducation #griefsupport #griefandloss

This day is a powerful reminder of the urgent need to raise awareness & safeguard the rights of Indigenous communities; many still face systemic discrimination, land dispossession, & threats to their way of life. Their voices must be centered. #indigenousrights #decolonize #amplifyindigenousvoices