Every October, we pause to recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day — a day to honor the original caretakers of this land and celebrate the rich cultures, languages, and traditions that continue to thrive despite centuries of displacement and erasure.
At MindLyssMoments, we believe that true wellness includes connection — to self, to others, and to the world around us. Indigenous cultures have modeled this interconnectedness for generations, reminding us that healing isn’t just an individual act — it’s communal, environmental, and spiritual.
A Day of Recognition and Truth
Indigenous Peoples’ Day isn’t just a correction of history — it’s an opportunity to amplify truth and honor resilience.
For too long, Indigenous narratives have been misrepresented or silenced in mainstream stories. Today, we listen to the voices that have always been here — voices that hold deep wisdom about balance, mental well-being, and living in harmony with the earth.
Recognizing Indigenous peoples means acknowledging both the beauty of their traditions and the injustices that persist. From land theft and cultural suppression to health inequities and mental health disparities, the work of justice is ongoing.
As a mental-health-focused brand, we see this as part of the broader journey toward collective healing — one rooted in honesty, compassion, and accountability.
Mental Health Through an Indigenous Lens
Many Indigenous communities have long practiced holistic approaches to wellness that align deeply with what we now call “mental health.”
Storytelling, community support, connection to land, ceremony, and ancestral teachings have all been pathways to emotional balance and resilience.
These practices remind us that healing doesn’t always happen in isolation — it happens in circles, in song, in stillness, and in shared experience.
At MindLyssMoments, we honor this wisdom by continuing to advocate for accessible, culturally informed mental health care that respects each person’s heritage and lived experience.
How You Can Honor Today
If you’re looking for ways to meaningfully participate in Indigenous Peoples’ Day, consider the following:
- Learn whose land you’re on. Visit Native-Land.ca to explore the history of the land you inhabit.
- Support Indigenous-owned businesses and artists. Your purchases can help sustain culture and independence.
- Educate yourself and others. Read works by Indigenous authors and listen to Indigenous podcasts.
- Advocate for equity. Mental health access, environmental protection, and representation all intersect with Indigenous rights.
- Reflect. Ask yourself: how can I contribute to reconciliation, respect, and community care?
Walking Forward with Awareness
Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day isn’t a single act — it’s an ongoing practice of listening, learning, and standing in solidarity.
It’s recognizing that every community’s healing is intertwined with the healing of the planet and of one another.
May today serve as a reminder that mental health and social justice are not separate — they are deeply connected. And may we continue to grow in empathy, understanding, and gratitude for the Indigenous communities who have always shown us what it means to live in balance.
With gratitude,
Alyssa
Founder, MindLyssMoments 💛
Continue Learning and Supporting
Visit our Resource Page for free wellness tools and evidence-informed guides, including:
- The MindShift Toolkit
- The Self-Care Kit
- 30-Day Self-Care Challenge
- Journaling prompts, mindfulness exercises, and more
Together, we can build awareness, honor truth, and keep walking toward collective healing.