Marlene Collins may be soft-spoken, but she is a strong voice for Aboriginal patients and residents at the Bonnyville Health Centre. She offers hugs and prayers, and will arrange for an elder to come in if a sick patient or resident would like a smudging ceremony.
Bonnyville Health Centre Aboriginal Liaison worker Marlene Collins takes a few minutes to pray outside the teepee erected every summer on the health centre grounds. Marlene says the door is open to anyone who wants to experience its healing energy.
For Bonnyville Health Centre Aboriginal Liaison worker Marlene Collins, the tipi is a place for everyone to come and find peace.
Elder Harry Watchmaker shares his wisdom with Bonnyville Health Centre Aboriginal Liaison worker Marlene Collins and the others gathered for the tipi lowering ceremony at the end of the summer. It is one of the many cultural experiences open to patients, residents and staff.
Bonnyville Health Centre Aboriginal Liaison worker Marlene Collins spends time with Francis Marten, one of the residents at the health centre. On this day, Marlene also arranged a smudge ceremony for Francis.
Marlene Collins is a strong voice for Aboriginal patients and residents at the Bonnyville Health Centre.
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