Songs
Uplift your spirit with community songs anytime, anywhere.
Culture is Healing
Your Nation’s custom community app. Promote healing by uplifting language, culture and community connection.
Your community, your app
See how other Nations have customized their apps:
Squamish Teachings
Songs from the Community
Wellbeing Check-Ins
Lifting up community ways of being through ancestral teachings, stories from Elders, and finding balance.
What is Culture is Healing?
An app that lifts up language, teachings, stories, and traditions, so members living on or off reserve can stay connected to their culture and community.
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Features
Flexible and adaptable, the app reflects your language, teachings, and wellness programs. Below are some of the ways it can support your community.
Elder Stories
Receive the wisdom of Elders' lived experiences and cultural knowledge.
Word of the Day
Learn language and keep it alive, one word at a time.
Seasonal Programs
Explore new monthly programs following the seasonal teachings.
On the Land
Reconnect with the land and the teachings it carries.
Check In
Pause and take a moment to connect your heart and mind.
Reflections
Honour your healing journey with space for personal reflection.
Help Resources
Find support numbers and resources in times of need.
Find a Counsellor
Simple access to find and connect with FNHA funded counsellors.
Trust Tree
Create your circle of care team and easily reach out when needed.
Nation Benefits
Preservation of culture and language
Record, share, and protect your community’s unique language, stories and teachings.
Stronger community connections
Reach and engage with all members whether living on or off reserve.
Belonging and healing
Strengthen community ties with familiar songs, voices, teachings, and stories.
Built With Your Nation, For Your Nation
We take a “one size fits one” approach where every Nation has its own voice, values, and ways of being. Our co-creation process includes:
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Listening & Learning
Sitting with Elders, leaders, and members to understand your culture, priorities, and needs.
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Designing Your App
Creating a space that reflects your Nation’s identity, from language and imagery, to the way content is shared.
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Launching Together
Ensuring engagement by community members through workshops, training, and events.
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Ongoing Partnership
Working alongside you to create new content, update features, and keep the app alive with your community’s voice.
Meet ta skwálwentn
Learn how Squamish is supporting members through their custom culture app
What communities are saying
"I’ve had the honour of working with the amazing people at CheckingIn on some very meaningful projects. Everyone I’ve encountered brings a different level of passion to the job. Sitting down in front of a camera being interviewed can be stressful but not with the passionate employees. It’s like sitting down with your best friend. I'm just talking about life. It’s easy, it's comfortable and you always feel better after sitting down and talking."
Hitam Treadwell
Warriors Group Facilitator
What communities are saying
"We’ve had the pleasure of working with Checkingin on several key projects, and their collaboration has added real value to our efforts in achieving our collaborative goals. From producing a beautiful video that perfectly captured the spirit and essence of our grand opening to partnering with us on app development and grant writing, they have consistently delivered high-quality results and exceeded expectations at every turn (...)"
Nola Jeffrey
Executive Director Tsow Tun Le Lum
What communities are saying
“I enjoy being able to access these videos and wisdom sharing. Especially living in Vancouver, it makes community feel more accessible and brings more of a sense of belonging and participation.”
A Community Member
From Tla’amin Nation
What communities are saying
“I am grateful for the opportunity to hear the wisdom from our ancestors. I raise my hands to all the efforts to share knowledge with our members at home & across the planet. I feel connected when I watch the sessions & it inspires me to continue to be involved with gathering medicine here. “
A Community Member
From Squamish Nation
What communities are saying
“Heartwarming. Sadness for personal disconnection. I was born off reserve and live off reserve. I would like to participate more with culture. I go to the local friendship center, but I would like to be more directly involved in the Stolo community, gatherings, connections, and learning. This app helps. Thank you.”
A Community Member
From Sq’éwlets Nation
FAQs
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