About this Event
《 Opening Words of Acknowledgement 》
Giving Thanks for the guidance in your heart that has lead you to this moment ~ Giving thanks & acknowledgement to the First Peoples whose Indigenous territory this will be taking place on ~ Breathing deep in this moment into a place of honor & gratitude for the Elders, Matriarchs, Chiefs, Knowledge Keepers, Land Defenders,Truth Speakers, the Crafters & Makers, the Helpers & Givers, for the Survivors of genocide & for the Youth who are the future who make up their Nation of Indigenous Peoples whose Home-Territory this event will be taking place on ~ Honoring the place where the mountains meet the ocean, the rains that keep this coast lush, alive & wildly diverse & for the many, many creatures big & small who call the Indigenous Territory you reside on Home ~
《 Heart’filled Intention 》
To provide an opportunity for folks to meet one another & explore together the topic of Ancestry Connection in a heart’filled, guided & grounded way ~
《 What to expect 》
? ? ?? To be in a space with like minded / like hearted folks on a journey of understanding what the heck it means to have Ancestors ~ You will be guided & facilitated into greater understanding of this topic as we explore the many layers of meaning involved in the concept of Ancestry Connection ~
《 Lay of the land 》
? We will start out slow & reflective with a Guided Drum Journey ~
? We’ll then pick up the pace with some quiet & contemplative mingling & connection ~
? After establishing a space of connection & ease, we’ll shift to a swifter pace of moving around & sharing & relating & exploring together ~
? We’ll end with the opportunity for folks to befriend & connect & network with one another & feel into possible further connection ~
《 Flow of Event 》
? Guided Drum Journey - Your Ancestors Live & Give Through You
? Connect & Reflect || Moving slowly through the space in a guided & heart’filled way
? Meet & Mingle || We’ll be rotating & mingling around 6 stations with the possibility of 6 pairing ups, gradually making our way through them all exploring each “Pillar of Ancestry Connection” with heart’filled, guided prompts to explore with one another
? Closing Circle || You will be given the opportunity to befriend & connect & network with others & fill out the optional “Let’s Connect” forms provided
《 This is for you if 》
? You have any varying degree of experience or curiosity about what Ancestry Connection is & want to lean into curiosity about this ~
? You want to meet others on who have curiosity about what Ancestry Connection & are on a similar path as you & have an experience together ~
? You want something sweet & meaningful to do on a Sunday afternoon in June, where you can bring a friend or make a friend ~
? You’ve take part in previous things i’ve offered & want to support this part of my journey as i fundraise to move back to my Homeland ~
《 Fundraiser 》
? ? ? I am moving back to my Homeland after living away for 23 years ~ Funds generated from this event will go entirely towards these expenses ~ If you aren't able to make to the event & still want to donate funds, this would be greatly appreciated ??
《 Can't Attend? and still want to donate ... 》
? ? If you'd still like to donate & can't attend this in-person event, you can do so by selecting that ticket option called "Can't attend & still want to donate" or by sending an e-transfer to e-transfer to [email protected]
《 Post Event Snacky Pick-nick 》
? ? ? Stick around for a picknick in the park next to the venue, or come just for this portion of it ~ This will be a chance to spend a bit of time & have our fare'wells ~ Think snacky things & finger foods ?? ?????
《 About The Facilitator 》
Pulxaneeks (Pul-ha-neeks) is from the Eagle Clan of the Xa'isla / Xanuksiala First Nation with Nuchanulth and Lummi Ancestry.
Her path of being a group facilitator, program designer & event producer was sparked 24 years ago & has been applied in a wide diversity of ways throughout her life.
Her background includes cultural based youth outreach with First Nations youth who are considered ‘high risk’, community building event production, Elder Care & Child Care.
Pulxaneeks was raised both in the Indigenous village she was born to as well as in & among the colonial construct of mainstream "Canadian" society. The work she offers of Indigenous Awareness Building comes from the unique understanding that has come from being exposed to both cultures.
Pulxaneeks is a living, loving result of the coastal Indigenous village that raised her & all that survived in the lineage she was born to. She holds her hands up & honours the Elders, Mentors & huge family whose love she is a living result of & the Ancestors whose strength & resilience is flowing through her veins.
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《 Website 》
Resources, Podcasts interviews of Pulxaneeks, other offerings & services, ways to book time:
https://www.indigenousrelationsconsultation.com/about
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"It can be easy to just think of Ancestry as a People, & as much as this is true, in my Indigenous world view, Ancestry is Land & the People, Culture & Language that grew out of it ~ Ancestry are the Songs, Stories & Artforms that grew from the hearts of the People who grew from the Lands that shaped them. Ancestry is People & the Land that shaped & inspired who they've become & are becoming."
Pulxaneeks - Eagle Clan - Xa'isla / Xanuksiala First Nation
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1330 Fairfield Rd, 1330 Fairfield Road, Victoria, Canada
CAD 0.00