Hisiikʔitq kʷatyiikmis (Griefs Journey) is the first offering between Ucluelet First Nation and LUMARA, which will be held July 22, 23, and 24, 2024. The journey will be lead by Haida Elder, Vernon Williams Jr. and LUMARA’s co-founder, Joshua Dahling. Long-time team members, Sophie Arkell (Art Therapist), and Luke Lee-Burton (Music Therapist), will help bring the magic.
This is an exclusive opportunity for Yuułuʔiłʔath (Ucluelet) members only. Each session is designed to provide a safe space for participants to explore their grief journeys and experience a sense of connection, healing, and hope.
Please contact Gloria for more information.
Indigenous Wellness
Lumara’s Indigenous Wellness program supports self-identified Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, and Metis) individuals and families by providing holistic culture-based programming that is responsive to a multitude of complex needs. Integrated throughout this program and our organization are regular educational opportunities and healing rituals for those who work to support Indigenous communities impacted by serious illness, grief and bereavement.
Some of our services include; grief counselling, grief support groups, Elder consultations and support, expressive arts therapies, mental health & wellness conferences, land-based healing, retreats, and customized workshops.