KUNSOOT WELLNESS PROJECT
A collaborative vision for Haíɫzaqv land-based healing in Qíɫcutkv (Kunsoot)
KUNSOOT VISION STATEMENT
Our vision for the Kunsoot Wellness Centre is an inclusive, accessible, and safe space for land-based healing and learning. It is purpose-built to promote Heiltsuk wellness. In the face of trauma and crisis, it is a beacon of resilience. Its aim is to draw out the individual and collective strength of our people in an environment of comfort and support – steeped in culture and surrounded by nature.
LEARN ABOUT KUNSOOT
A holistic, multi-agency commitment to Haíɫzaqv wellness
THE KUNSOOT BOARD
Our founding board includes:
Gary Housty Sr. (Hemas)
Mavis Windsor (Social Development)
Joann Green (Heiltsuk College)
Marilyn Slett (HTC)
Keith Marshall (Health Centre)
Carrie Easterbrook (Kaxla)
Howie Duncan (Youth)
Our Current Board of Directors
Gary Housty Sr. (Hemas)
Mavis Windsor (Social Development)
Joann Green (Heiltsuk College)
Marilyn Slett (HTC)
Keith Marshall (Health Centre)
Carrie Easterbrook (Kaxla)
Jess Housty (QQS)
Anita Hall (BBCS)
Louisa Jones (HTC)
Allie Housty (Youth)
Mary Brown (Restorative Justice)
THE KUNSOOT WORKING GROUP
In addition to the founding board, we have a number of people who support Kunsoot as part of our Working Group. They include:
Johanna Gordon- Walker (BBCS)
Cindy Neilson (Youth Centre)
Ayla Brown (HTC Health Portfolio)
Travis Hall (HTC Health Portolfio)
Dawn Hall (RW Large Hosipital)
We anticipate the Working Group will grow as well!
REIMAGINING WELLNESS THROUGH A HAÍⱢZAQV LENS
The idea for Kunsoot Wellness Centre arose from an inter-agency dialogue session in July 2018. A need was identified for a safe and comfortable space to run healing and wellness programs out in the land, accessible year-round at for all mobility levels, and available to all the agencies in Bella Bella who run or aspire to run land-based programs. In response, Qqs (Eyes) Projects Society was tasked with raising the $2M needed to the initial construction phase.
VISION FOR KUNSOOT WELLNESS CENTRE MOVING FORWARD
With support from Heiltsuk Tribal Council and the Hemas Council, we are creating a new society - the Kunsoot Wellness Society - to oversee the developing vision for our project, and management and programming at the facility once it's complete. We envision family camps, workshops and retreats, training programs, field trips, land-based learning and healing work, a safe house, residential space for people who need a retreat - the vision continues to grow!
Heiltsuk Wellness: A Shared Vision, 1994 (Waterfall et. al.)
The Heiltsuk view the strengths of their community in a way which is similar to how they see being healthy. For example, people believe that the Heiltsuk culture and traditions are a source of strength for the community. Culture and traditions are also seen as important parts of health. Thus, there is a similarity here in how people view health and the strengths of the community.
KUNSOOT PLEDGE
THE KUNSOOT VISION
Our vision for the Kunsoot Wellness Centre is an inclusive, accessible, and safe space for land-based healing and learning. It is purpose-built to promote Heiltsuk wellness. In the face of trauma and crisis, it is a beacon of resilience. Its aim is to draw out the individual and collective strength of our people in an environment of comfort and support – steeped in culture and surrounded by nature.
THE KUNSOOT PLEDGE
Wellness matters. It is the healing foundation to individual and collective balance.
I have a right to wellness, and my wellness is a priority. I am a leader in my own wellness journey, and I deserve to be supported on my path to wellness.
The Haiłzaqv community has a right to wellness, and I believe that supporting community healing is part of our path to wellness.
Haiłzaqv homelands have a right to wellness, and I believe that healing and protecting the lands and waters is part of our path to wellness.
I would like to be part of this healing journey for the Haiłzaqv community.
Please input your information below if you'd like to take the Kunsoot Pledge.
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