15+
YEARS SERVING THE COMMUNITY
6+
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
250+
INDIVIDUALS SUPPORTED ANNUALLY
100%
NON-PROFIT & COMMUNITY LED
Community - Centred
Rooted in care, compassion, and connection. We work together to create a welcoming space that supports individuals, families, and communities.
Culturally Grounded
Guided by Cree values, traditions, and teachings. We honour the importance of culture, identity, and connection to the land.
Safe & Confidential
Providing a respectful and supportive environment where everyone can feel heard, valued, and safe throughout their healing journey.
Accessible to all
Committed to offering support and programs that welcome all individuals seeking guidance, wellness, and personal growth.
WHO WE ARE
A community rooted in care and connection
Located in the Cree Community of Waskaganish (Little House), The Centre identifies problems and gaps in service to members of the Cree community and provide possible solutions. The Centre has a well-rounded team of professionals to serve our communities. Our practices are focused towards the benefit of our clients of all ages.
"Counselling Center for Health and Healing Throughout the Cree Community"
Founded and located in the Cree Nation community of Waskaganish, Qc.
Waskaganish Wiichihiiwewin Centre
GRAND OPENING
June 14, 2018
Counselling Sessions
A safe and supportive space for individuals, families, and groups. Our counselling services promote healing, personal growth, and emotional well-being through compassion and understanding.
Trainings
Building community capacity through educational workshops and training opportunities focused on wellness, helping skills, personal development, and community support.
Social Programs
Bringing people together through meaningful activities that strengthen relationships, encourage connection, and support overall wellness for all ages.
Conference / Workshops
Interactive gatherings that create opportunities for learning, sharing knowledge, healing, and strengthening community connections.
Wilderness Camp
Reconnect with the land through traditional activities, outdoor experiences, and teachings that support personal growth, culture, and wellness.
Youth Programs
Supporting the next generation through activities that build confidence, leadership, life skills, and positive connections within the community.
Land Based Healing Programs
Cree land-based healing experiences that reconnect participants with culture, traditions, Elders, and the land to support balance and wellness.
WHAT WE DO
Programs and Services
We offer a range of evidence-based programs and services to support the mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of individuals and families at every stage of life.
MEET THE TEAM
Our People
Meet the dedicated team behind the Wiichihiiwewin Centre. Our team is committed to creating a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals, families, and communities can find guidance, connection, and healing. Together, we work with compassion, respect, and a shared commitment to supporting the well-being of our people.
Darin McLeod
Executive Director
Glen B. Whiskeychan
Director of Administration / Counselor
Tristan Steven - Roberts
Office Manager
Tanisha Jolly
Programs Coordinator
Paul Moses
Counselor
Jamie Jacob
Counselor
Rebecca Cowboy
Food Pantry Cooedinator
McKenzie Whiskeychan
Summer Student
REACH OUT
We're here for you
Whether you're looking for support, interested in our programs, or want to partner with us — we'd love to hear from you. All inquiries are completely confidential.
LOCATION
18 Nottaway Street
Waskaganish, Quebec J0M 1R0
PHONE
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
All information shared is kept strictly confidential
CRISIS SUPPORT LINE
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please
contact the
"FIRST NATIONS AND INUIT HOPE FOR WELLNESS HELP LINE: 1-855-242-3310
available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, at no cost
Upcoming Events & Announcements
Picture Gallery
History of the centre
Learn about us
The Wiichihiiwewin Centre of Waskaganish, Inc. (WWC) was founded through the dedication of Dave and Greta Cheechoo, respected community members known for their work in social services and mental health throughout the Cree Nation.
For many years, they provided counselling, workshops, and support from their own home, creating a welcoming space where no one was turned away. Their commitment to helping those experiencing hardship, grief, or personal challenges inspired a larger vision to expand these much-needed services.
Through planning and community support, WWC was incorporated as a non-profit organization in 2018 and later became a registered charity in 2021. Today, the Centre continues their mission of providing compassion, healing, and support for individuals and families across Eeyou Istchee.
"Picture from Greta's Inauguration as Chief of Waskaganish" (Summer 2023)
