Patricia Vickers is an artist, writer, teacher, and psychotherapist who is deeply committed to founding mental health services on ancestral teachings and principles. Her areas of study include trauma from a somatic and neurobiological perspective, teachings on soul loss and soul retrieval and expressive responses to life such as song, painting and dance. She is a mother of four and grandmother of ten. Her Indigenous ancestry is rooted in Heiltsuk, Tsimshian and Haida Nations through her father and British through her mother.

Canadian Master Artist Roy Henry Vickers is a world-renowned printmaker, painter, an accomplished carver, design advisor of prestigious public spaces, a sought-after keynote speaker, and publisher and author of several successful books. In addition, he is a recognized leader in the First Nations community, and a tireless spokesperson for recovery from addictions and abuse.

Mr. Belleau is a fluent speaker of the Secwepemctsin language from Esk’etemc (Alkalai Lake), and an Indian Residential School survivor. Once a trainer in the Horse Racing circuit at the Santa Anita Race Track in the early 1970s, he is now training people. Dave has been involved for many years in the training of community healing movements. Presently Dave is a trainer team member delivering services in First Nation communities that give an overview of intergenerational, complex trauma.

Frederick Johnson is the Cultural lead for his Esk’etemic community and a facilitator/trainer for Indigenous Perspectives of Intergenerational Trauma. He is commited to helping end violence against women and children. An undergraduate from Emily Carr School of Art, a certified counsellor through Nechi Institute, an Indian Residential School survivor and a fluent Secwepemctsin speaker, Frederick is dedicated to healing, wellness, and sobriety.

John Ridsdale, Hereditary Chief Na’Moks of the Tsayu Clan, Wet’suwet’en Territory is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of First Nations’ culture, traditions and territories.

Kolin Sutherland-Wilson is Indigenous activist, father and Aspiring Storyteller/ Video-maker from the village of Anspayaxw. He was born into the Fireweed Clan of the Gitxsan nation in northwest B.C. and is the son of Hereditary Chief, Art Wilson.