Xpey' Wellness

We are pleased to announce an Aboriginal Coaching Module (ACM) hosted by Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence (PISE) September 25, 2022.

Please see poster for details.

Register here: https://isparcbc.wufoo.com/forms/m1w9y1c317o3mos/

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The Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council and UVic Office of Indigenous Academic & Community Engagement are pleased to partner and offer a soccer and basketball camp to Indigenous youth (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) ages 10 - 17 from the Vancouver Island Region.

⏰ When: August 2-4

📍 Where: University of Victoria. Meeting location at the First Peoples House, Ceremonial Hall

🚀 Registration: https://bit.ly/3Rsq99F
*spaces are limited*
REGISTRATION IS FREE!

📆 Schedule:
August 2 Soccer 9:00 -2:00 PM
August 3 Basketball 9:00 - 2:00 PM
August 4 Soccer or Basketball 9:00 - 2:00 PM

📌Camp Host Contact: Matthew Simpson
250.472.4125
[email protected]

📌 I·SPARC Contact: Jeremy Speller
250.856.0864
[email protected]



**PLEASE SHARE!*** 🙌🧡

Songhees Nation Esquimalt Nation Tsawout First Nation
W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council Tsartlip First Nation Tseycum First Nation Lau'welnew Tribal School Beecher Bay First Nation Victoria Native Friendship Centre Saanich Parks, Recreation & Community Services Recreation Oak Bay Esquimalt Parks and Recreation Vikes Recreation

**Exciting new program!**
The Indigenous Action Artist Mentorship Program is offering a training workshop on July 3rd in Langley, BC.
Have you ever thought about a career in film? This could be your opportunity to join one of the fastest growing industries. This course will cover what it takes to be a stunt performer, what stunt gear looks like, costs, what a stunt reel and stunt resume looks like. You’ll learn about set etiquette and expectations that will help you present yourself like a seasoned pro when called to work.
You’ll get to try:
- Film fighting (Striking, choreography, reactions, break falls)
- Wire work/Rigging (Harnesses and equipment)
- Movement (Body awareness, rolls, basic acrobatics)
- Weapons training (Firearm handling, stick and knife fighting etc.)
For more information please visit www.IAAMP.ca
**Must be 18+
**Must identify as Indigenous, Inuit, or Métis

Have you ever wanted to get into stunts for film, but didn't know where to start? Heres your opportunity, register now to participate in a full day of training and education on a career in film as a stunt performer. Beginners to advanced training, open to self identifying Indigenous 18 or older. Register at https://www.thecircuslab.ca/iaamp or for more info visit www.iaamp.ca

Are you Indigenous and interested in working in beautiful Victoria, BC? 🗺️

We are looking for a highly motivated Production Trainee hoping to break into the Film and TV industry. You will be working with the cast and crew of Moosemeat & Marmalade, participating in the prep, filming, and post-production for Season 7. Duties include, but not restricted to, assisting the production team in the office, during location scouts, on-set production duties such as camera support, as well as craft service and administrative departments. Must have Class 5 Driver's license.

Experience in Social Media Management, Photography, and Microsoft office will be considered a strong asset. Pay is $18/hour. Join in for a fun 4 days/week work schedule and explore Vancouver Island communities with us! We look forward to working with you.

Send in your resume to [email protected]
and tell us why you’d like to work with us! 🌄

Little reminders to maintain positive mental health😌🧘🏽‍♀️🧘🏽‍♂️🥦🥬🍅🏋🏽‍♂️🏃🏽‍♀️

Happy 2022! We hope you all enjoyed the holiday season and are as excited as we are to get on track for 2022.
To start things off this year in a good way, we are inviting you to take part in our Winter Wellness January Challenge, with chances to win Sportchek gift cards, and Xpey' Wellness swag.
Here's how to enter:

1. Complete one healthy habit per day (At-home work out, run, walk, eating a healthy meal, meditate, deep clean your home) or anything that helps your spiritual, physical, and mental well being.
2. Write it down on the calendar. It can be this calendar or any calendar you have at home.
3. Send your calendar in at the end of the month via email ([email protected]) or on Facebook and/or Instagram (you can send by direct message or post it and tag us ) to be entered to win 1 of 3 prize packs.
* Remember, the one healthy habit can be anything that helps your mental, spiritual, and physical well-being 😊
Have a great week everyone!

It was a successful sport development camp this past weekend at Centennial Park! Here's a couple photos from our recent ISPARC Basketball camp for W̱SÁNEĆ youth🏀🏀🏀🏀

Happy Indigenous Peoples Day!
We would like to celebrate by sharing with you our most recent webinar series now up on our YouTube Channel.
Xpey' Wellness in partnership with First Nations Health Authority and First Peoples' Cultural Council, developed a five-part webinar series called Language of Wellness. The series focuses on Indigenous language revitalization and the important connections between language and health. Each webinar in the series features one language from the Vancouver Island region as well as topics related to inter-generational language learning. All sessions include discussions about the connections between culture, land and wholistic health.

With the support of these partners and First Nations community leaders, the FNHA is pleased to help people learn and share about four of the six languages spoken in the Vancouver Island region: Nuu-chah-nulth, Hul'q'umi'num, SENĆOŦEN and Kwak'wala. Language speakers participating in the webinars included included Dr. Arvid Charlie, Chuutsqa Rorick, Chief Robert Joseph, JSIṈTEN Dr. John Elliott Sr, SX̱EDŦELISIYE Renee Sampson-James, PENÁW̱EṈ Elliott, and PENÁĆ David Underwood.

Below are the links to each webinar:

Part 1 of 5 - First Peoples Cultural Council: https://youtu.be/GZ6tuobLb08

Part 2 of 5 - Hul'qumi'num:
https://youtu.be/Ptp_4raZVrc

Part 3 of 5 - SENĆOŦEN:
https://youtu.be/GvLor9_Rajo

Part 4 of 5 - Kwak'wala:
https://youtu.be/lVa0fxXKF64

Part 5 of 5 - Nuu-Chah-Nulth:
https://youtu.be/IKXB8XbNqdQ

The series ran from March 18 to April 22, 2021

Xpey' Wellness YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqOovFjuV3-6GJLydpssxDA

https://www.fnha.ca/about/news-and-events/news/webinar-series-promotes-language-revitalization-in-vancouver-island-region

Xpey' Wellness - YouTube Xpey' Wellness is a health and wellness team on Vancouver Island.

In light of the 215 children found in Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, our thoughts and prayers are going out to all the nations and people effected by this horrific news.
If anyone is needing extra support during this time, here are some phone lines that offer cultural supports.
Tsow-Tun-Le-Lum (cultural support and counselling): 1-888-403-3123
Indian Residential School Survivor Society: 1-800-721-0066 or 604-985-4464
The Kuu’us Crisis Line Society:
Adults & Elders at 250-723-4050
Children and Youth at 250-723-2040
Toll-Free at 1-800-588-8717
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Meet our team! 🙌😎

Join us for the last webinar in the Language of Wellness series happening this Thursday, April 22nd, 12:00pm-1:30pm
To register for this webinar please visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nxrKKoDiT1yG0yKe-0f5rA

Congratulations Jennifer! We had 16 entries for the spring challenge

Happy Easter from Xpey’ Wellness 🐰 if you are living within the Vancouver island coast Salish Nation’s send us a picture of you and your family being active this Easter Sunday/Monday to be entered to win a $100 sport chek gift card.
Draw Wednesday April 7, 2021
(Pictures can be sent to either of our media platforms-Facebook/Instagram)

Join us on April 1st at 12pm for the second webinar in the Language of Wellness series as we welcome our guest panelists, Luschiim - Dr. Arvid Charlie, Luschiimtunaat - Sonya Charlie, and Su'qualiiye' - Faren Charlie.

To register for this event please visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mZmB9hfNSQiiKn3hp-SuKw

Join us on March 25th for the second webinar in the Language of Wellness series as we welcome our guest panelists Chuutsqa L. Rorick, JC Lucas, Levi Martin, and Tsimka Martin 🙌🏽

To register for this event please visit:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nxrKKoDiT1yG0yKe-0f5rA

Join us tomorrow for the first webinar of the Language of Wellness webinar series. We are joined by Michael McCarthy along side with Thea Harris. To register for this event please visit:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QDv8hlQ3Tiu6Fk4ASrjzRg

The first session of the Language of Wellness webinar series with the First Peoples' Cultural Council will be this Thursday, March 18th at 12pm
To register for this event please visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QDv8hlQ3Tiu6Fk4ASrjzRg

The Language of Wellness Webinar series!

Join us in a 5 part Webinar series on Language Revitalization!

This 5-Part Series focuses on Indigenous Language Revitalization on Vancouver Island and the important linkages found between language and health. The webinar aims to demonstrate how language learning and revitalization can be a holistic and important approach to health and well-being.

The series will explore topics around inter-generational language learning as well as the connections between culture, land and holistic health while focusing on a specific language at each session. The webinar will be led by First Nations Elders, Language Champions/activists, and language learners/speakers. By highlighting their work, we hope to uplift the valuable role those working to preserve and transmit language hold in promoting culture and wellness in First Nations communities.

The Language of Wellness Webinar series is brought to you by First Nations Health Authority Vancouver Island Region in partnership with Xpey' Wellness and the First Peoples' Cultural Council.

Registration is FREE. We hope you are able to attend & PLEASE SHARE WIDELY with your community and organization contacts.

Registration links below:

First Peoples’ Cultural Council - March 18th/2021
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QDv8hlQ3Tiu6Fk4ASrjzRg

Nuu-Chah-Nulth - March 25th/2021
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nxrKKoDiT1yG0yKe-0f5rA

Hul'qum'inum - April 1st/2021
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mZmB9hfNSQiiKn3hp-SuKw

SENĆOŦEN - April 8th/2021
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zBOyn0M_TcylG2wkfxNn5Q

Kwak'wala - April 15th/2021 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__WEdO_slQii1HPVST3tdAA

UPDATE: Course is currently at capacity and registration closed.

This is a live, facilitator-led, interactive, group-based course offered online through Zoom. To participate in an Online Delivery course, you must have a working microphone and speakers as well as reliable access to the internet (Dial-up or High Speed). This course takes place over 2 weekend mornings.
You will learn the following:

• Overview of the Workshop and the NCCP
• Functions of a Learning Facilitator
• Elements of an Effective Learning Activity
• Stages of Group Development
• Nature of the Group

March 27th & 28th
9:15am – 1:30pm

REGISTER HERE:
https://isparcbc.wufoo.com/forms/z1r6l44v037jga0/

For More Information Contact:

Kim Leming
I∙SPARC Provincial Coordinator,
Sport for Life Programs | [email protected]

Awesome opportunity from ISPARC for a free, youth-focused webinar on Mental Health led by Dr. Shaunna Taylor.

The focus will be on ANXIETY - different ways it manifests in youth; when some is normal and important, why too much / too often can be detrimental to long-term health. Anxiety-reduction strategies and where does sport fit in?
➡️ Register Today: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../youth-focused-mental...

Youth-Focused Mental Health Theme: Understanding Anxiety I·SPARC and Pacific Sport Okanagan are pleased to present this free webinar for youth athletes led by Dr. Shaunna Taylor.

Snow day photo contest!❄️
POST YOUR FAMILY DAY LONG WEEKEND PICTURES OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY BEING ACTIVE IN THE SNOW ON FACEBOOK AND/OR INSTAGRAM WITH THE HASHTAG TO BE ENTERED TO WIN $100 SPORTCHEK GIFTCARD!
OPEN TO ALL COAST SALISH NATION'S ON VANCOUVER ISLAND
February 14-16, 2021
WINNER DRAWN Wednesday FEBRUARY 17, 2021