Poundmaker's Lodge Treatment Centres

Terrible . The director calls down woman who are pretty. it’s sad and unacceptable. making woman feel uncomfortable in their own skin.

I just graduated the 90 day program here on Dec 23rd, 2020. I have been to treatment many times, but this Treatment Center was the first one I willingly went to and it has already changed my life. I didn’t grow up in the aboriginal culture, but I felt so accepted here. I finally created a connection to my spirituality. The staff and counsellors here are amazing! They are so understanding and make being there better. There definitely can be some drama, mainly between the girls, but while I was there I saw it transition from cliques, gossip, stealing from one another to such an amazing and strong tribe of brothers and sisters. I will be forever grateful to Poundmakers and will miss it there very much! I can’t wait until I can go back in three months for a 2 week follow up!

Amazing food, beautiful atmosphere & clean environment. It's a spiritual place for healing

Poundmaker's Lodge has been around for decades and is a Indigenous treatment centre with a mix of indigenous and no indigenous staff and clients. Unfortunately, most of the non-indigenous staff do not take part in the ceremonies and activities even though they work in an indigenous treatment centre. My question to the non-indigenous staff... if you're not willing to learn, participate and be open to our ceremonies and activities then why are you working there in the first place? Are you just there to collect your pay cheques? If you want to work in a treatment centre then work in a non-indigenous environment. Poundmaker's really needs to make workshops and participation mandatory upon hiring regardless of their ethnicity. In the white work world all of us have to comply with the policies and procedure upon hiring otherwise we don't get hired. I would say to the Director of Poundmaker's if you really want to honour the name of Poundmaker then make it mandatory upon hiring for all staff to learn, participate in workshops and ceremonies that you offer. Being an Indian isn't a spectator sport...it's living and walking the talk everyday of our lives. Remember, you all have jobs and pay cheques because of the clients. Without the clients...you wouldn't have jobs. And to the clients, if you don't wanna participate in our ceremonies and activities then stop taking up valuable space away from our relatives who want to heal. There are hundreds of non-indigenous treatment centres available to you. ekosiptama !

I completed both the 42 Day & 90 Day programs . I recommend both programs , I got to learn so much about myself and my addiction thru these programs along with having cultural & spirituality involved. I’ve met so many amazing people while being at PML. Your not gonna find another treatment centre like poundmakers . The staff and counsellors make it possible for clients to attend special culture events / ceremonies . They have outside visiting as well as FaceTime and zoom visits once a week. The food is great , always lots of options. The morning staff are amazing people always helping you with anything you need . The evening staff are super fun and flexible with your needs as well as keeping you accountable for you actions. Anytime I had a concern the staff immediately helped me resolve it . BUT you must take it upon yourself to ask questions, ask clients during roll call or even anyone in the hall if your confused about the schedule.

I have been to this treatment centre. It was very good except for the addictions councilour I had.I have been trying to advocate for a friend who is Indigenous, has sever cerebral palsy, has developed and addiction, and needs help.I called to follow up on his application from April.I was treated in a bizarre and rude manner from the admissions person I spoke to.They have incorrect information on him and wouldn't change it. This person is also transgender.When I originally spoke with someone there they said they could not take him, because of his disability. I told them his home care workers could come in in the morning and evening to take care of him. They said this condition would not work. They actually lied to me and to him about why he was not being accepted, saying it was an accessability issue which it was not.I fail to understand the lack of humanity here. If I could give lower than a one start review I would.

Life Changing. My experience and memories of Poundmaker are existential to my recovery. The knowledge of understanding the history of the indigenous community was a huge part of my recovery. Hiy Hiy.

I have a loved one who is attending rehab at Poundmakers Lodge. After experiencing trauma which led to a journey of severe addiction that resulted in him being unhoused, he has articulated how safe he feels at PML and how it feels like home. That sense of safety is an essential part of allowing him to have the vulnerability to dig deep and explore the factors that contributed to and maintained his addiction. Rehab is challenging but the staff at PML genuinely do care and they will provide support right from detox to and through treatment for those who are serious about their recovery.

They treated me exactly how they didn't want to be treated (I am Caucasian), I was totally outcasted and wolf packaged by a group of other members and no one would listen to me. They said my crystals were weapons and took my spiritual Angel stuff away :(

Just recently graduated from the 90 day program. This place is awesome, I’ve learned so much about my addiction and myself while there. I received tons of great support from all the staff there. I recommend anyone apply to go there if they’re seeking treatment. Poundmakers saved life and it can save yours too!