05/21/2026
Last week during Honoring Children, Mending the Circle (HCMC), we had the opportunity to have a blanket ceremony to honor three incredible women who help carry the heart of Project HEAL forward every day — Corinne, Julia, and Sherie. 💛
Blanket ceremonies are a meaningful way in Indigenous communities to recognize and wrap someone in gratitude, respect, and community. Each of these women have poured into supporting this work and helping create spaces of healing for Native children and families across North Dakota.
It was a powerful moment of reflection, appreciation, and connection. We are deeply grateful for their leadership, compassion, and commitment to culturally grounded trauma-informed care.
Miigwech/thank you for all that you do. ✨
With love and care,
Emily Sargent, Project HEAL Director
Samantha Beauchman and Tori Williams, Project HEAL trainers
Nicola Herting, TCTY Director