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A PORTION OF EVERY REGISTRATION SUPPORTS THE AIRS SURVIVORS REUNION
The Alberni Indian Residential School Survivors are holding a grassroots reunion. Being in this room is one way to stand with them. A direct donation from this workshop to their reunion fund is another. Both matter.
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Our events prioritize comfort, safety, and respect—so you can show up as you are and fully engage in the process.
THE INVITATION
You have sat through the land acknowledgements. You have watched the PowerPoints. You have checked the boxes for compliance.
And something still feels unfinished.
Friends and Allies is not a training. It is a threshold. A single day designed to move you from knowing about reconciliation to living it, in your policies, your procurement, your relationships, and your nervous system.
We will do this together in a circle at Tigh-Na-Mara Resort, on the unceded territory of the Qualicum and Snaw-naw-as Nations, with a Survivor in the room, ceremony on the shore, and tools you will actually use on Monday morning.
25 seats. That is it.
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE
Cultural Immersion - Water ceremony and smudge at the ocean to ground the day
• The Survivor's Voice: a direct conversation with Elder and AIRS Survivor
• A deep-dive into DRIPA, UNDRIP, and TRC through lived story, wise practises and case studies, not slide decks
• Cedar brushing ceremony and nervous system regulation for the weight of this work
• Hands-on RFD (Request for Decision) templates you will bring back to HR, procurement, and operations
• A personal Land Acknowledgement Lab: moving from script to relationship
• A Leader’s Bundle – resources to support ongoing reconciliation
Ditidaht
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Huu-ay-aht
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Hupacasath
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Tse-shaht
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Uchucklesaht
Ditidaht 〰️ Huu-ay-aht 〰️ Hupacasath 〰️ Tse-shaht 〰️ Uchucklesaht
Ahousaht
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Hesquiaht
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Tla-o-qui-aht
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Toquaht
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Yuu-cluth-aht
Ahousaht 〰️ Hesquiaht 〰️ Tla-o-qui-aht 〰️ Toquaht 〰️ Yuu-cluth-aht
Ehattesaht
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Kyuquot/Cheklesaht
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Mowachaht/Muchalaht
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Nuchatlaht
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Ehattesaht 〰️ Kyuquot/Cheklesaht 〰️ Mowachaht/Muchalaht 〰️ Nuchatlaht 〰️
FRIENDS & ALLIES
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Premium lodging with high-quality amenities
All daily meals (local & seasonal)
Guided wellness treatments & meditations
Supplies for all activities
Ample time for rest & reflection
Round-trip airport transport
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Day 1
Time to settle in and start adventuring.Day 2
Immerse yourself in your new surroundings.Day 3
See the sights at your own pace, alone or in small groups.Day 4
Sign up for an optional outdoor adventure or culinary exploration.Day 5
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Sign up and pay all required fees to reserve your spot. If plans change, you can cancel up to 14 days before the retreat start to receive a 50% refund.Review the Welcome Packet
After booking, we'll send you a Welcome Packet with everything you need to know—detailed schedules, packing list recommendations, add-ons to consider, and more.Book Your Travel
We'd recommend booking your transportation to and from the event as soon as possible, to ensure you can arrive without any complications or delays.Get Packed & Join Us
Now all that's left to do is pack your bags and get excited for your new adventure.