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We gather in unity to awaken the spirit and the will within honouring life.

Break the Cycle to End Family Violence

In order to put an end to family violence, we all have a responsibility. This website is just the beginning. We must all find the courage to reach out and offer support if we suspect any type of violence in a home or the community.

Circling Buffalo Inc. Logo

In 2008, Circling Buffalo Inc. established the vision statement “We gather in unity to awaken the spirit and the will within honouring life.” This reflects the Circling Buffalo Inc. Board’s principles of unity, taking personal responsibility and honouring the sacredness of life. The Circling Buffalo Inc. Board commissioned artist Warren Bone of Keeseekoowenin Ojibway Nation to create a logo that reflects the principles and goals of family violence prevention in First Nation communities. The following narrative tells the story of each element in the logo.

Recognizing that symbols reflect different meanings to each individual, the Circling Buffalo Inc. Board respectfully shares the logo.

The Sweetgrass Trail painting represents your walk in life; four white feathers represent the four directions, purity and honesty. Holding a feather means we are to be truthful and honest. Putting the feathers opposite of one another reminds us there is good and bad in life. Which way you will travel this trail of life is your decision. The sweat lodge represents us as human beings; the bottom ring represents the Elders, the second ring represents adults, the third ring represents the youth, and the fourth ring represents the baby, which is held highest for our Creator to see. The background star represents you; you are the center, surrounding layers are your family, the grandfathers and grandmothers, and your community. Mother Earth and Father Sky are represented in the background colours.

Our Mandate

Circling Buffalo Inc. aims to empower our communities to build upon their strengths, communicate and network effectively, and provide prevention services through holistic, community-driven programming.

Our Mission

To empower our communities and provide prevention services through holistic, community-driven programming.

Our Vision

We gather in unity to awaken the spirit and the will within honouring life.

Our Values

We honour the seven sacred teachings that have been passed down from our ancestors: bravery, honesty, humility, love, respect, truth, and wisdom.

Board Members

The Circling Buffalo board is comprised of two (2) members designated by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Women’s Council; two (2) members designated by Manitoba’s Social Development Advisors Technical Group (SDATG); one (1) appointed First Nation Shelters of Manitoba representative; one (1) selected Elder; two (2) youth representatives; and one (1) grassroots member. They serve for an appointed term of four (4) years.

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Break the Cycle to End Family Violence

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