Indigenous Wellness & Training

Rooted in culture.
Rising with purpose.

Confidence. Empowerment. Self-worth. Hope.

Valcore Wellbriety Inc. delivers culturally grounded wellness and life skills programming for Indigenous women, youth, families, and communities. We believe healing and opportunity must go hand in hand.

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"We are living in a pivotal time that with deeper understanding, connection and education we can continue to build an improved society."
— Valentina Fenton, Founder  |  Valcore Wellbriety Inc.
Who We Are

Healing first.
Everything else follows.

Valcore Wellbriety Inc. is an Indigenous-owned wellness and training company delivering programs rooted in the Wellbriety framework — a movement of healing and sobriety from within Indigenous communities, for Indigenous communities.

Founded by Valentina Fenton, Valcore exists because we know that confidence, cultural identity, and self-worth are not separate from employment and life skills — they are the foundation. Our programs meet people where they are and walk with them toward where they want to be.

Heal
Stabilize
Grow
Build Skills
Lead
Employ
Rise
Thrive
What We Offer

Programs built
from the heart out.

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01

Wolf Program

Introduction to beadwork. The participants will listen to the history of beadwork and the storytelling that goes into beaded art. They will also have the opportunity to create their own piece under the guidance of the facilitator.

Valentina is a self-taught bead artist. She has been commissioned to make beadwork for customers across Turtle Island and has her beadwork featured in a 2026 Canadian Award Nominated film. Valentina has facilitated numerous workshops for ages 6–99.

  • Beaded Piece Options: Orange Shirt Pin, Earrings, Medallion
Length: 3–6 hours
02

North Star Program

Interweaving writing and healing from marginalization and intergenerational trauma. The participants will be provided with a Personal Journal, in which they will write down their thoughts and their personal goal of the course that will guide the conversation in a circle talk.

Valentina has a minor in English, and she is an International Award-winning Essayist under the topic "How are you breaking intergenerational trauma?". She is the youngest of seven children and the daughter of residential school Survivors. She uses spirituality, experiences, and storytelling to foster her decision-making.

Length: 4–7 hours
03

Eagle Program

In this workshop, the participants will be guided on ways to grow their small business. The participants will be shown how to brand and market their product. The facilitator will walk them through scenarios that will sharpen their salesmanship skills. The participants will be given support on how to capture and execute sales.

Valentina has been a successful Artisan market vendor for five years. She has continual support from well-established farmer markets throughout Treaty 7 Territory, including the Banff Springs Hotel. Valentina has also been an architect and programmer for Artisan markets since 2024.

Length: 12–14 hours over 2 days
04

Horizon Program

In this presentation, the facilitator will present a topic that focuses on an issue that affects the community based on history on Turtle Island. It will be an open conversation that is sensitive and respectful for the members on Turtle Island.

  • Residential schools
  • Sixties Scoop
  • Treaties through the Indigenous Lens
  • Systemic racism and allyship

Valentina is the daughter of residential school Survivors. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Native Studies from the University of Alberta. Valentina has hosted multiple courses that focus on these important issues.

Length: 1–6 hours
05

Sun Program

This is a presentation or workshop that focuses on post-secondary education and trades school. It is suitable for Junior High students, High School students, and Adult students. The facilitator will share their personal story on navigating their educational career. The students will learn how to fill out school applications and utilize the opportunities of bursaries and scholarships.

Valentina has attended trades school, college and university; she also was a heavy equipment operator for Suncor. She has a well-rounded perspective, and she has ideas to share that will give students confidence.

Length: 4–8 hours
Who We Serve

Every program is built
for someone specific.

Indigenous Women

Healing, life skills, and empowerment programming built specifically for women navigating barriers with strength and grace.

Youth

Cultural grounding and life skills for young Indigenous people finding their voice, their path, and their identity.

Team Building

Incorporating understanding, empathy and confidence to build positive relations in the workforce.

First Nations Communities

Delivering programs directly to Nations — on-reserve and urban — in partnership with community leadership and elders.

The Framework

What is Wellbriety?

Wellbriety means sobriety with wellness — it is a movement that goes beyond abstinence to embrace full cultural, emotional, spiritual, and physical healing. Born within Indigenous communities, it honours the belief that true recovery must be rooted in cultural identity and community.

At Valcore, every program is grounded in Wellbriety principles because we know that lasting change does not come from a workbook alone. It comes from ceremony, story, land, connection, and the belief that every person is worthy of a good life.

Cultural Safety
Every space we create honours Indigenous identity and protocol
Trauma-Informed
We meet people where they are with patience and understanding
Land-Based Healing
Connection to the land is at the heart of our programs
Community First
We build within and alongside communities, not above them
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Valentina Fenton, Founder of Valcore Wellbriety Inc.
Our Founder

Valentina Fenton

Founder  |  Indigenous Relations Consultant  |  Calgary, Alberta

Valentina Fenton is an Indigenous relations consultant with deep roots in community work and a lifelong commitment to supporting Indigenous people through healing, education, and empowerment.

"You cannot build a career without first building confidence. Healing and opportunity must go hand in hand."

Valcore Wellbriety Inc. is the natural expression of everything Valentina believes — that every Indigenous person, regardless of where they start, deserves access to culturally safe support, practical tools, and a community that believes in their potential.

Her programs are not designed from the outside looking in. They are built from lived experience, genuine community relationships, and a deep understanding of what actually helps people heal and grow.

Ready to take the next step?

Whether you are an individual looking for a program, a Nation exploring a partnership, or an organization seeking culturally grounded training — we would love to hear from you.

Phone 403-852-6685
Email valfenton13@gmail.com
Location Calgary, Alberta