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By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Alberta Native News What started as one woman\u2019s personal healing journey has grown into a nationally connected network of Indigenous mental health professionals dedicated to helping communities heal through culture, ceremony, and connection. On June 5, Indigenous Psychological Services (IPS) celebrated its fifth anniversary, marking five years of providing culturally grounded counselling and wellness services for Indigenous people across Alberta and beyond. According to Indigenous counsellor and facilitator Joanna Gladue, the organization\u2019s roots are deeply personal. Five years ago, founder and CEO Leigh Sheldon was navigating her own healing journey while searching for Indigenous mental health supports. \u201cLeigh Sheldon was on her own journey of healing and trying to seek out Indigenous counsellors and trying to get some help with her own things… <\/p>\n

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By Chevi Rabbit, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Alberta Native News What started as one woman\u2019s personal healing journey has grown into a nationally connected network of Indigenous mental health professionals dedicated to helping communities heal through culture, ceremony, and connection. On June 5, Indigenous Psychological Services (IPS) celebrated its fifth anniversary, marking five years of providing culturally grounded counselling and wellness services for Indigenous people across Alberta and beyond. According to Indigenous counsellor and facilitator Joanna Gladue, the organization\u2019s roots are deeply personal. Five years ago, founder and CEO Leigh Sheldon was navigating her own healing journey while searching for Indigenous mental health supports. \u201cLeigh Sheldon was on her own journey of healing and trying to seek out Indigenous counsellors and trying to get some help with her own things... <\/p>\n

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