Three Sisters is a women-only equine‑assisted therapy program designed specifically for female Canadian Armed Forces members living with an Operational Stress Injury (OSI). In a supportive environment, participants build practical tools to strengthen communication, reconnect with themselves, and move forward with greater confidence.
Sometimes the strongest step forward begins in a space where you feel understood.
Women who have served can experience Operational Stress Injuries in ways that are shaped by their own experiences, careers, and family responsibilities. Three Sisters provides a dedicated environment where participants can learn alongside women who understand those realities.
Like every Can Praxis program, Three Sisters is built around practical application rather than passive discussion. Horses respond honestly in the moment, creating opportunities for reflection, learning, and meaningful change supported by clinical expertise and lived experience.
Three Sisters is open to female Canadian Armed Forces members living with an Operational Stress Injury who are ready to build practical tools for life beyond service.
If you’re unsure whether the program is right for you, our team is here to answer questions and help guide the next step.
Three Sisters is a focused three-day experience for women Canadian Armed Forces members, delivered in a small group by an all-women team.
Length: Three Days
Participants: Up To Ten Women
Team: Women Facilitators, Clinicians, Camp Staff, And Support Staff
Experience: Group-based therapeutic work, guided time with horses, and supported opportunities to build connection, confidence, and emotional regulation
Environment: A dedicated space designed around safety, trust, and the experiences women may face during and after military service
Whether you’re considering the program for yourself, referring someone you support, or helping more women access this experience, we’re here to help.
We acknowledge that we live and work on the traditional territories of Treaty 7 in southern Alberta and the homeland of the Métis Nation. We honour the people who have stewarded this land and recognize our shared responsibility to move forward with respect.
