Éy swáyel,

I am so happy we have found each other! I believe we were destined to cross paths for a shared healing experience!

My name is Qwi’ olem ches’ ot and I am a proud member from the Squiala First Nation. My traditional name means ‘The Happy One, The One who likes to help’ and I was honored and privileged to receive this name through ceremony.

Surrounded by mountains, rivers, creeks and forests, nature was my playground. I attended University and studied everything that had to do with nature - science and wisdom from our indigenous ancestors.

My passion for forests, land, water and plants led me to one of my biggest achievements - a Masters of Science in Plant Science. Once I finished school, I shifted focus from ecosystems to health systems. I served First Nations of BC for over 20 years: health research, health programs, policy + planning, community engagement and First Nations health governance.

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Back to my childhood - I remember being quite aware - aware of what? - I didn’t know. My grandma told me that I talked to spirits all the time.

Wasn’t that normal?

“Déjà vu!” was normal.

I once asked a friend if they knew of other places and other “people” around us. I didn’t have the vocabulary for it at the time, but I was talking about other dimensions and other vibratory entities resonating at a different vibration than us. It was because I visited with other multi-dimensional beings in the night - in my dreams. But I shut that off - it started to scare me - because I forgot who they were - it happens to many children.

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Fast forward to adulthood. In 2018, I experienced a big ol’ breakdown.

An elder foretold it. Just before it happened.

I approached Elder Te’ta-in (Shane Pointe, Musqueam First Nation) to ask for some help with what I think was starting to happen.

“It is going to get very dark.” He said.

A spiritual awakening is intended to be that way.

I had to strip down the facade and face how I was showing up for myself and others.

It was brutal truth. It was dark. It was hell. And it was necessary.

However, instead of seeking solitude - I isolated.

I ran from my fears. Rather than facing them.

It wasn’t until I read a blog about “Spiritual By-passing” Crap. That’s what this is.

I was doing all “the work” - learning about Depression, Anxiety and Trauma.

I did intensive counselling, workshops, group therapy, workshops, energy healing, workshops, traditional healing, workshops, psychic readings…workshops. You get it.

I amassed program after program, certification after certification. Reading after reading.

But I was still bypassing my healing. I didn’t want to heal. Huh? Treasured Wounds? Huh?

Forgiveness?

Change is not easy. But I am doing it.

And the first biggest step I could take is take a chance on myself and follow what I love to do.

And This is what I love to do.

Connecting with other like-minded soul’s. Sharing in the healing experience.

Sharing in the soul’s expansion. Sharing in transformation and enlightenment.