"Death, birth and rebirth" The life cycle in a moment.
I offer professional services that include:
In conversation with two friends recently, both were from two different countries on the other side of the world. They asked me why in North America, the focus is on the suffering of Indigenous people rather than on their strengths. The strengths in ancestral law are inclusive, as with any sacred teachings, the life giving principles are for all human beings. Regardless of services rendered, the heart of service rests in inquiring into the meaning of human behaviour in relationship with self, the Supernatural and others. In finding meaning, one is better able to make choices that respect self, the other and all life.
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Being Light
10"x7" mixed media on magazine paper
Dr. Patricia Vickers is a teacher, artist, psychotherapist and spiritual director. Her approach to all services comes from the Northwest Coast Feast Hall, Buddhist teachings, and the teachings of Christ and is founded on relationship with self, the Supernatural and others. Her methodology is grounded in the primary need to be heard and understood without judgement--respect for others and self.
Vickers' cultural heritage weaves ancestry from the United Kingdom, Ts'msyen and Heiltsuk nations. She belongs to the Eagle clan from the village of Gitxaala, British Columbia and carries two feast hall names from her village and from the Nuxalk in Bella Coola, British Columbia. She continues her studies of spiritual transformation, healing trauma, awakening, forgiveness and unearthing layers to find the authentic self.
]]>Publications from a Doctoral Dissertation to book chapters and academic journals.
Vickers, Patricia June. "What makes a prophet?," Mandate, May 2015, 22.
Doctoral Dissertation: Ayaawx (Ts'msyen Ancestral Law) the power of transformation
http://dspace.library.uvic.ca:8080/handle/1828/1299?show=full
Blog
http://patriciajunevickers.blogspot.ca/
Mentally Healthy Communities: Aboriginal Perspectives
https://secure.cihi.ca/free_products/mentally_healthy_communities_aboriginal_perspectives_e.pdf
The American Indian Quarterly
Inanna Publications Book Chapter in Wo(men) and Bears
http://www.inanna.ca/shop-books/author?name=patricia-june-vickers&id=151
Methodology and Principles of Practice.
UBC Learning Circle
UBC Learning Circle 2018
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First Peoples Arts Map (Paintings):
http://www.fp-artsmap.ca/person/patricia-june-vickers-phd
Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/PatriciaJuneVickers
Dr. Patricia Vickers’ workshop at Our Place Society
brought together a diverse group of people in a caring, respectful, and
inclusive way. Her ability to humbly co-create the presentation with the
group was very thoughtful and well-paced; she educated through her response within
group engagement rather than using a structured, timed format. Dr.
Vickers was genuinely interested in listening to people’s stories and gently engaged
them in self-discovery and awakening. She has a soft, but powerful manner
that commands and respects. It was a valuable experience on many levels
and was much more than staff training.
I have presented with Dr. Vickers in academic and public settings. She brings groups and individuals to reconciliation with intelligence, emotional balance, and spiritual sensitivity. She works with the tools of Ayaawx, the natural teachings which are the strength of First Nations. The Reverend Dr. Martin Brokenleg, OSBCn Patricia carefully weaves Indigenous knowledges and the teachings of Christ in a way that leads to profound personal contemplation. A gifted spiritual director, and a vulnerable companion too. Steve Heinrichs
Director, Indigenous Relations
Mennonite Church Canada
600 Shaftesbury Blvd.
Winnipeg, MB R3P 0M4
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