Canadian Mental Health Association Thunder Bay Branch hosted a Cultural Awareness Training Workshop in the fall of 2012 inviting Cindy Crowe to share her knowledge, experience and personal understanding of the indigenous world view. Three sessions were offered to fifty-one staff and management over a three-week period. Many expressed that they left with a greater understanding and appreciation of the historical challenges and current traditions of the aboriginal people of this region. Comments from evaluations included: “The information was very informative with good teachings that are applicable to the clients served. The discussions evoked a lot of self-reflection. The session offered an open and accepting atmosphere which was a safe place to think and speak freely about these complicated issues. I really like the traditional teachings and ceremony, it created an open and accepting atmosphere. The bannock and cedar tea were a nice touch”. Cindy demonstrates a commitment to raise awareness of the indigenous world view and her gifts of presence, tradition, community spirit, and compassion all came through in her presentation.