Braving the Healing is committed to working together with both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people and groups to strive toward a better world of Reconciliation and Understanding.
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Our Team
Viola Plett
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Carolyn Moar
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Mat Pilgrim
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French VBEFor added convenience, we also offer our Virtual Blanket Exercises (VBE) in a French version. The Lead Facilitator of our French team, Suzy has been trained by Kairos and has several years of experience bringing this specialized version to French Canadians all across the country.
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Community Makers
What is a community maker?
A community maker is someone who invites others to connect. You can be a part of the connection in multiple ways via networks, hosting, facilitating,
organizing meet ups and more.
Key components of a community are the physical and spiritual care,
and prosperity of the people.
We are committed to creating this space with Braving the Healing.
A community maker is someone who invites others to connect. You can be a part of the connection in multiple ways via networks, hosting, facilitating,
organizing meet ups and more.
Key components of a community are the physical and spiritual care,
and prosperity of the people.
We are committed to creating this space with Braving the Healing.
You Are the MedicineOur logo speaks to the Elder generation securing the future of the Children through education.
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Bringing Community TogetherBraving the Healing Community Mission.
We identify with the word Maa-wan-jii-di-daa; A saulteaux word for "she gets people together." We strive to understand and pay homage to our ancestors who are our guides and mentors. We reach out and accept the role given to us to be the educators, the role models, and the mentors of the future. |
The TipiThe TIPI, a Lakota word meaning "dwelling" or "to dwell." This represents a meeting place and it is typically an extension of those who dwell's physical and spiritual life.
Interesting facts: The primary structure, the first three poles represent past, present and future, another 7 poles, placed in clockwise represent seven sacred sites. The cover is placed and the last two to three poles are added to regulate the opening flap at the top. The 12 poles all together represent the 12 months of the year and the formation of time and seasons. |