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