Culture is Healing : River Bath

This event takes place on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, səl̓ilwətaɁɬ, and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nations.

Culture is Healing is a monthly event by and for Indigenous youth to come together to share our culture and have great discussions about things like holistic well-being, harm reduction, sexuality, sexual health, HIV, and Hep C. This is a gender affirming space, and we welcome Indigenous youth with all identities to join us for Culture is Healing.

Join us for a River Bath : a cleansing ceremony. Where we will share songs and Amanda will lead us through the ceremony. After our ceremony we can hang out and enjoy the sun and nature. Bagged lunches will be provided so please e-mail as soon as possible if you have any dietary restrictions. 

Things to bring:

Swimsuit

Towel

Appropriate footwear

Good intentions

RSVP so we can get an idea of numbers for rides. If you can't make it please send us an e-mail so we can remove your name on the RSVP list. We will be meeting at YouthCo at 11 and then leaving right away to go to our destination. If you have any questions on this event please e-mail the team at [email protected]. 

Access:
This is a free event for all self-identified Indigenous people between the ages of 14 - 29!

Youth of all sexualities, genders, abilities are welcome to join us.
We are able to provide bus tickets at the event, and may be able to get bus tickets to you before the event if needed. Please let us know.

Our space is on the second floor, and there is an elevator available. We have two all gender washrooms, one of which has wheelchair accessibility.

On site childcare is available upon request. Please let us know if you would like childcare, and the age(s) of any children you are bringing.

This is a scent-reduced event. We do smudge and use medicine that can have scent. Please give us as much notice as possible if smudging or medicine use may aggravate scent sensitivities.