Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society

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About Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society

Overview

Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society is a non-profit organization based in Edmonton that focuses on providing culturally driven, family-centered, and community-supported programs for Aboriginal children, families, and youth. Their programs aim to achieve individual, family, and community balance by offering a wide range of services such as group care homes, family intervention, housing support, employment preparation, early childhood development, and more. Through their holistic approach, Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society strives to support Aboriginal individuals and families in need, creating a safe and caring environment for cultural growth and community bonding.

Mission

Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society is committed to building upon the strengths of Aboriginal children, youth, and families to enable them to grow spiritually, emotionally, physically, and mentally. Founded in Edmonton in 1994, the organization exists to provide culturally grounded guidance, support, and healing so that Indigenous individuals and families can flourish and participate fully in their communities.

Vision

A world in which Aboriginal children, youth, and their families thrive — one where Indigenous people can walk proudly in both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities. Bent Arrow works toward a future in which social-service systems function equitably and people consistently receive the support they need, guided by the belief that all people are equal, have the capacity to change, and can achieve balance through healing in its many forms.

Unique value proposition

Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society distinguishes itself by placing Indigenous culture and traditional healing at the centre of every program and service it delivers — an integration that sets it apart from comparable Edmonton social-service providers. From its housing-first initiatives to its youth mentorship and employment programs, Bent Arrow weaves in Indigenous life teachings, ceremonies, Elder guidance, and cultural education, including instruction on history and intergenerational trauma. The organization also takes a whole-life, wholistic approach, offering programming from the prenatal stage through to seniors, ensuring that mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical wellbeing are addressed at every stage of life.

Financial overview

Revenue (2025)
$26,402,780
Expenses (2025)
$26,136,321
Total assets
$11,727,786
Liabilities
$6,165,290
Year Revenue Expenses Program Admin Fundraising
2025 $26,402,780.00 $26,136,321.00 $26,136,321.00 $0.00 $0.00
2024 $24,701,908.00 $23,852,297.00 $23,852,297.00 $0.00 $0.00
2023 $24,915,911.00 $24,138,510.00 $24,138,510.00 $0.00 $0.00
2022 $24,078,170.00 $23,390,808.00 $23,390,808.00 $0.00 $0.00
2021 $22,832,198.00 $21,800,834.00 $21,800,834.00 $0.00 $0.00
2020 $21,486,452.00 $21,152,445.00 $21,152,445.00 $0.00 $0.00

Financial data sourced from the Canada Revenue Agency.

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Leadership team

CW

Cheryl Whiskeyjack

Executive Director

BS

Brad Seneca

Co-Founder

SS

Shauna Seneca

Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director (deceased)

LF

Lovette Ferguson

Senior Manager

SL

Sophie Laboucan

Wahkomatowin Seniors Wellness Program Coordinator

SF

Sherry Fowler

Community Engagement Coordinator

TC

Tracy Cooper

Payroll and Benefits Administrator

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