Owner & Founder

Owner/Founder

Tansi kakiyaw, (Hello everyone) my name is Blaire Buffalo. I’m Nêhiyaw from Day Star First Nation in Treaty 4 territory Saskatchewan. I currently reside in Saskatoon on Treaty 6 for the past 8 years. I’m a proud mother of 2 daughters. I am the owner and founder of Miskâsowin Counselling and Consulting. I have attained a Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work through the First Nations University of Canada. I have a acquired a Master of Social Work – Indigenous Specialization through the University of Victoria.  Through my master’s program at UVic, I have gained knowledge and experience working within a decolonial approach to re-search through Indigenous ways of knowing and being. I have contributed as an Indigenous Advisor for many organizations and committees as well as advocated for mental health, gender-based violence and the MMIWG2S+ 231 Calls for Justice. In addition to being a licensed social worker with the Saskatchewan of Social Workers (SASW), I am an authorized Non-Insured Health Benefits (NIHB) mental health therapist through Indigenous Services Canada. Amongst my life experience, I have worked with adults and youth in community-based organizations for more than 10 years. Over the past 3 years, I have worked with families and survivors of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples (MMIP) as a Family Information Liaison Officer (FILO) with the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) and the Saskatchewan First Nations Women's Commission (SFNWC). I am currently a member of the All Nations Hope Network Board of Directors.

Along with my own life experiences, and living with complex PTSD. My therapeutic approach is founded on identity resurgence, trauma-informed practices, survivor-focused, resilience, and cultural and land-based approaches that are structured with modern healing techniques. A crucial aspect of our job for future generations is for us to continue our own healing process of ending cycles for future generations. To support our Indigenous people, I want to be a safe space for others and promote self-awareness and healing for the benefit of our communities and nations.