Flash & Soul and friends are guiding the nine walks and root practices from Unlearning Colonial Habits of Being: Forest Walk Invitations.
“The walks are designed to see ourselves as entangled with land as a living entity who is bio-intelligent without selecting to connect only with what is beautiful and elating about it.”
What to Expect
Each session consists of a welcome, meditative walk, reflection, and activities. Also shared is an article excerpt that invites walkers into a deeper understanding of the violence that coloniality inflicts on land, Indigenous Peoples, and our collective existence.
Prior to the walk, participants will be sent optional preparatory instructions, the exact meeting location, and a short list of what to bring.
Walks are intended for people of all ages and all abilities.
| HOSTS | LOCATION & TIME | DATE & WALKS |
| Tanya O’Neill & Sarah | Whey-ah-Wichen, North Vancouver. Saturdays from 9:30-11:30am | June 13: Property and (own)ership June 20: Sensing at the edges of lifelines June 27: Inner-landscape walk |
| Carlie Bird & Sarah | Central Park, Burnaby. Sundays from 10:30am -12:30pm | July 12: Re-turning time July 19: Falling to pieces July 26:(Re)membering |
| Larissa Healey & Sarah | Pacific Spirit Park, Vancouver. Saturdays from 9:30-11:30am | August 8: Privilege, at whose expense? August 15: Cellphone / self-on August 22: Weight of waste |
Participation Cost
- Single walk $25
- Three walks $65
- Full series $175
Payment Details
A minimum of three participants are required for a walk to move forward.
Discounts are available to a single participant that books more than one walk.
Refunds are available up to three days before the date of the walk.
Friends of Flash & Soul will be compensated for their time and any extra funds will be donated to charity.
Payment types accepted: cash or e-transfer.
Your Hosts
Tanya O’Neill (Tsleil-Waututh) is the current manager of Indigenous Education Initiatives at Vancouver Community College. She is a proud Indigenous woman grounded in her culture, with a deep understanding of the impacts of colonialism and its affects on Indigenous people. Tanya advocates for equity and inclusivity for Indigenous learners and has actively worked on establishing culturally responsive Educational Frameworks that honour the diverse needs of Indigenous peoples.
Carlie Bird (Cree and Saulteaux) is a registered nurse, reiki practitioner, and Indigenous advocate for all people’s physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. She lives and learns on the land of the Katzie, Kwantlen and Semiahmoo First Nations, and grew up on Treaty 1 territory in Manitoba.
Larissa Healey (Anishinaabe and Cree) is a multi-talented, two-spirited artist and designer. For over 35 years, Larissa has combined elements of her Indigenous culture with visual and physical art to create in mediums ranging from 60 scoop graffiti culture, hip hop, rap, mural art, street art, and upcycled regalia.
Sarah Murray (Settler of Irish and French ancestry) is the founder of Flash & Soul, a lover of trees, and trained facilitator.
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