By Radha Agarwal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The hereditary leadership of the Gits\u2019iis Tribe of the Ts\u2019msyen Nation, whose Lax Yuup [tribal lands] the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre occupies, envisions the lot in front of the building becoming a dedicated, permanent site for hosting sacred fire ceremonies. \u201cBefore I end my time here on Earth, I want to see a spot where we can bring people together, where you can sit and reflect and connect with other people who have been impacted by residential school and intergenerational trauma,\u201d the Gits\u2019iis Na\u2019aa Sigidyem Hana\u2019ak [matriarch], N\u2019ts\u2019is Xysnath [Isabelle Stewart] told Guu Gaa Jung (Symbia Barnaby). Barnaby, founder of Healing Nation Coaching and Consulting, and a traditional helper, was asked by Stewart and the Sacred Fire Family to help facilitate conversations with… <\/p>\n
By Radha Agarwal, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The hereditary leadership of the Gits\u2019iis Tribe of the Ts\u2019msyen Nation, whose Lax Yuup [tribal lands] the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre occupies, envisions the lot in front of the building becoming a dedicated, permanent site for hosting sacred fire ceremonies. \u201cBefore I end my time here on Earth, I want to see a spot where we can bring people together, where you can sit and reflect and connect with other people who have been impacted by residential school and intergenerational trauma,\u201d the Gits\u2019iis Na\u2019aa Sigidyem Hana\u2019ak [matriarch], N\u2019ts\u2019is Xysnath [Isabelle Stewart] told Guu Gaa Jung (Symbia Barnaby). Barnaby, founder of Healing Nation Coaching and Consulting, and a traditional helper, was asked by Stewart and the Sacred Fire Family to help facilitate conversations with... <\/p>\n