Ga’walap̓a laxa̱n’s ḵa̱n’s sa̱nale’: Help Us to Be Whole Healing Camp + Film Trailer

Ga’walap̓a laxa̱n’s ḵa̱n’s sa̱nale’ (Help Us to Be Whole) is a community-led, trauma-informed healing initiative created with and for Kwakwaka’wakw and First Nations frontline wellness workers in Hada (Bond Sound). In partnership with Nawalakw, elders, and community leaders, we brought together frontline workers who carry the weight of grief, crisis response, and care to rest, reconnect, and heal through land-based ceremony, Kwak̓wala language, somatic practices, and circle dialogue.

Alongside the camp, we created a short film that follows this healing journey and uplifts the voices of knowledge keepers such as Chief Dr. Robert Joseph, Elder Maggie Sedgemore, K’odi Nelson, Stephanie Bernard. The film trailer offers a glimpse into the courage, tenderness, and strength of our helpers.

Building on this work, we are preparing our next Women’s Trauma Healing Camp in Hada, scheduled for June 23–26, 2026, to further deepen this circle of care.

Film, Language, Research, YogaJessica BarudinJanuary 14, 2026Bond Soundcommunity wellness, community partnerships, Kwakwaka'wakw, land based healing

Accessible Yoga Workshop Announcement - Oct 15, 2022

I am excited to be invited to present at the annual Accessible Yoga Conference Online, October 14-17, 2021. The theme for this year’s conference is Elevating Voices, Embracing Change. My interactive workshop will share experiences developing a unique program alongside community partners, knowledge keepers, yogis, artists, and scholars that integrates trauma-informed strategies and foundations in yogic and Indigenous knowledge systems.

First Nations Womens Yoga, LanguageGuest UserOctober 4, 2022Accessible Yoga