Indigenous peer support app receives national certification in Canada

Talking Stick, an Indigenous-designed mental health app, has earned a Badge of Compliance from the Mental Health Commission of Canada. The free app offers anonymous peer support from trained Indigenous advocates and was recognized for meeting national standards in data privacy, usability, accessibility, cultural safety and data sovereignty.

Developed by TryCycle Data Systems with Indigenous partners, Talking Stick also received a badge from ORCHA, an international digital health app review group.

Talking Stick is available on mobile and desktop and is offered to Native nations in both Canada and the U.S. It connects users with Indigenous peer advocates trained to provide compassionate, culturally grounded support.