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Laughing in the Face of Death! A Book Launch
Laughing in the Face of Death! A Book Launch

Thu, Jun 20

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Laughing in the Face of Death! A Book Launch

Storyteller, artist, and survivor, Kelly's narrative traverses the depths of grief, navigating the loss of her beloved wife, her father, and facing the challenges of fibromyalgia. Despite the weight of these tribulations, Kelly has found solace and strength in the act of storytelling and artistry.

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Time & Location

Jun 20, 2024, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

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About The Event

Meet Kelly Ricard:

Kelly Wilk cultivates a sanctuary where healing, storytelling, and unconventional family dynamics intertwine. A registered reflexologist, Reiki master, and aromatherapist by profession, Wilk’s journey through personal tragedy has transformed her into a beacon of resilience and creativity.

Storyteller, artist, and survivor, Kelly's narrative traverses the depths of grief, navigating the loss of her beloved wife, her father, and facing the challenges of fibromyalgia.

Despite the weight of these tribulations, Kelly has found solace and strength in the act of storytelling and artistry. Through the physical manifestation of her emotions, she has forged a path of healing, crafting beauty from the fragments of her sorrow. Her story is a testament to the transformative power of creativity and resilience, offering insight and inspiration to all who encounter it. Join us in this talk where Kelly shares her remarkable journey with us today.

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ABOUT US

The Centre for Grief and Healing

(also known as Bereaved Families of Ontario - Halton/Peel) is a local, registered charitable organization offering compassion and care for individuals dealing with the death of a loved one.  

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LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We want to acknowledge the land on which we gather, and where the Centre for Grief and Healing (BFO-H/P) operates. This land has been and is still inhabited by many Indigenous Peoples since the last Ice Age which was 13,000 years ago. In particular, we acknowledge the territory of the Anishinabek-Ojibway/Chippewa, Huron-Wendat, and Haudenosaunee peoples. The land that is home to the First Nations, Metis, and Inuit people. We are grateful to now be on the land that is the land of Indigenous Peoples since time began.

The land we are presently on is under the stewardship of the Mississaugas of the Credit, who are the signatories of the treaty and holders of the area. We recognize that the land we are on was taken away through colonization, oppression, and expropriation. In the hopes for a better future and building relationships, we recognize, require, and honour what is in the truth and reconciliation report and the calls to action. We acknowledge and are grateful for having the privilege of being where we are, for this land, and for the Indigenous Peoples who have and continue to inhabit this land.

 

This Land Acknowledgment was created in collaboration with Indigenous Elder, Cat Criger. 

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