1 PM Welcome Social
115 PM Introductions & Matriarchal Lineage Ceremony
145 PM Dance of the Feminine 150 PM Waking Your Inner Goddess. Chants
2 PM Goddess Yoga
3 PM Afternoon Tea & Sweets
330 PM Breakout Workshops *Journaling* *Honouring Your Menstrual Cycle* *Holistic Life Coaching* *Prayer Flags For Sisterhood*
4PM Drum Circle & Free Dance
415 PM Empowered Sisters Speak ~ Grace Brulotte ~Mary Guiliano ~Dawn Deydey ~Dr. Karley Denoon ...and more
515 PM Belly Dancing
6 PM Breakout Workshops *Massage & Relaxation Circle* *Mother Daughter Circle* *Fertility Awareness & Women's Health* *Prayer Flags For Sisterhood*
6:30 -8 Break
8 PM Fernie Film Premier 'The Moon Inside You' *Portrait of a Lady ~ Event photos will be taken and portrait sessions encouraged*
2013 Contributor Bio's
Darlene Duerks As a shovel operator, single mother of Two, with a “piss or get off the pot” attitude Darlene has broken most typical gender roles, and shaped her life as she chose. With an unapologetic drive, she has made a life for herself in a way most people cringe at the sound of, and for those close to her it is no different. A recent push to help others has manifested itself in a hard look at the problems facing women and to find ways to help the individual solve them.
Marcia Smith Senior Vice President, Sustainability and External Affairs Teck Resources Limited Marcia M. Smith is Senior Vice President, Sustainability and External Affairs with Teck Resources Limited. She joined the company in 2010 as Vice President, Corporate Affairs. Previously, Ms. Smith was a managing Partner for NATIONAL Public Relations in British Columbia and its predecessor company, Labrador Communications. She has also served as a senior advisor to cabinet ministers in both British Columbia and Ontario. Ms. Smith is a director with The Mining Association of Canada and a member of the Business Council of British Columbia 2012 Executive Committee. She also sits on a committee of special advisors which reviews a number of issues arising under the B.C. Labour Code. Active in the community, Ms. Smith serves as a member of Excellence Canada, a council member of Pacific Council World Wildlife Fund Canada and is a director for the St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation.Ms. Smith holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in English and Political Science from Laurentian University.
Mary Giuliano
Grace Brulotte My name is Grace Brulotte and I'm 16 years old. I have a condition called Arthrogryposis or AMC for short! My hobbies are singing and playing the piano, I am very musical. I have been taking singing lessons for 7 years and piano lessons for 4 and a half years. I like listening to older jazz music as well. I do enjoy art but I'm not very good at it! I love reading classical books such as "Pride and Prejudice" and "The Princess Bride". I am a huge movie watcher and love older movies as well. I go to a school called Heritage Christian Online School, my favorite subject is English. I like to be as funny and smiley as possible!
Angie Abdou Angie is a mother, a teacher, and a writer. She has published three books of fiction. Her novel The Bone Cagewas the first One Book One Kootenay selection, a finalist in the 2011 Canada Reads, and the 2012 MacEwan Book of the Year. Her more recent novel The Canterbury Trail won an IPPY (an independent publishing award), Gold Medal for Canada West. The Canterbury Trail was also a finalist for the Banff Mountain Book of the Year. She has recently completed a novel about motherhood and madness, amongst other things.
Dr. Karley Denoon I am a passionate person who takes great pleasure in helping people navigate the ebbs and flow of life in order to achieve daily authentis enjoyment. I use treatments and support that are the most compatible for your unique circumstance to help you achieve your health goals. I believe in the Integral medicine approach and work with patients to restore a balance within their bodies and prevent illness.
Dawn Deydey Founder of the Rocky Mountain Education Series, Dawn brings the experiences and understanding of five years of Beyond Recycling Coordination and development to the table. As community Program coordinator for the Wildsight Elk Valley Branch, her ability to weave environmental education and community action into successful programming that moves our community towards sustainability has been proven repeatedly.
Rachel Cline Rachel is a mother of three who has only recently moved to Fernie, from the UK. She is a passionate feminist and supporter of choice in Birth, and works as a doula, La Leche League Breastfeeding support and runs parenting workshops under the title of BabyCalm and ToddlerCalm. This is her first foray into the community of Fernie and she is loving the passion and energy she is encountering so far, and hopes that this Goddess Rising will be the first of many more annual events to come.
Tanya Malcolm Tanya is a mother of 2 boys, and a recognized face of birth work in the Valley. She has so much energy and is often contributing to projects that enhance the well-being of families and in particular women in the Fernie area. Tanya is one of the key organizers of this event, and hopes that this will be the first 'annual' women's day event to occur in Fernie, on such a scale, uniting women of all generating and inspiring and empowering them in their journeys.
Denise Holden Dee Holden has been on a journey of self healing since her late teens, practicing and receiving certification in yoga, Reiki, Holistic Nutrition, Family Herbalism and Plan Spirit Healing along the way. Dee is currently facilitating workshops in Chakra Yoga and Plan Medicine in the East Kootenay of BC.
Rebecca Vaughan Rebecca is a BC registered massage therapist and certified infant massage therapist and certified doula who works in Fernie.
Judy McMahon Photography and motherhood seem to go well together. I just shoot a little closer to home now. I specialize in outdoor action, environmental portraiture, photo documentary images and travel photography. Sharing my passion with my husband and 6 year old son is a good read to be on.
Goddess Rising 2014 Schedule
10 AM Arrival
10.15 AM Welcome
10.30 AM Goddess Yoga with Sam Lloyd
11.30 AM - 2 PM
Pre-booked Massage, Mani/Pedi/Tarot/Reiki session
11.30 AM Tea & Coffee
11.45 AM Breakout Workshops
*Money Management with Sara Funk*
*Felting Workshop with Jodie Parker*
*Empowerment Through Dance - A Burlesque Workshop*
*Rites of Passage, Embracing the First Moon & Beyond With Our Daughters w/ Rachel Cline*
12.45 PM Lunch
2PM Empowered Sisters Speak
~Melanie Jeannotte - Vital Benefits Inc.
~ The F Word: The Shocking Truth About Feminism - Tanya Malcolm
3.30 PM - 4.45PM
Pre-booked Massage, Mani/Pedi/Tarot/Reiki session
3.30PM Breakout Workshops
* Sleep For Goddesses, A Stress Management Workshop to help you Manage Fatigue and Overwhelm with Karen Brody of Bold Tranquility*
*Introduction to Aromatherapy with Michelle Cubin of Healing Hollow*
*Massage & Relaxation Circle with Rebecca Vaughan*
*Wine Tasting with Emily Sauve of BC Wine Shop ($10 cost)*
4.30 PM Tea and Coffee
4.45 PM Dance Performance by Creative Energy Arts Factory
5 PM Live Entertainment
Britt Meierhofer performing as Goodnightmare
*Portrait of a Lady ~ Event photos will be taken and portrait sessions encouraged with Jen Gardiner of Eyelet Photography*
2014 Bios
Organizers
Rachel Cline
Rachel is a mother of three who has moved to Fernie, from the UK in 2012. She is a passionate feminist and supporter of choice in Birth, and works as a doula, La Leche League Breastfeeding support and runs parenting workshops. This is her third year as one of the event organizers of Goddess Rising. Rachel loves the passion and energy she is encountering so far in the Elk Valley.
Rachel Cline
Rachel is a mother of three who has moved to Fernie, from the UK in 2012. She is a passionate feminist and supporter of choice in Birth, and works as a doula, La Leche League Breastfeeding support and runs parenting workshops. This is her third year as one of the event organizers of Goddess Rising. Rachel loves the passion and energy she is encountering so far in the Elk Valley.
Tanya Malcolm
Workshops
Samantha Lloyd
Samantha is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher, teacher trainer, retreat and workshop facilitator and lover of this incredible valley and the people who choose to live here. A full-time resident for the last year, she offers weekly classes and the occasional workshop at KingFir Spa. You can find info, or make enquiries through the Iyengar Yoga Fernie Facebook page, or contact her at: samlloyd.yoga@gmail.com
Rebecca Vaughan
Rebecca is a BC registered massage therapist and certified infant massage therapist and certified doula who works in Fernie. Back due to popular demand, her massage circle was a must on this years agenda.
Sara Funk
Sara owns and operates Sara Funk Funk Bookkeeping Services in Fernie, BC, specializing in small business bookkeeping and payroll services. Sara is a mother, a gardener, a reader, a feminist, and an avid household budgeter.
Karen Brody
Michelle Cubin
Healing Hollow essential oil blends began in 2008 after owner, Michelle Cubin, ended her journey with medicines having learned how they can negatively affect the body as a whole when not used in balance.Essential oils allow healing to take place on a physical and emotional level so the results from oils can be quite amazing. When used first over medications, particularly with children, it can start a life long journey of healthy choices, keeping the body in balance because the physical and emotional causes are addressed. When Hollow blends are used in conjunction with medicines, they also speed up healing and address more underlying issues. Made with love, life experiences and a passion to assist others in healing, we hope you will love these blends a much as we love creating them.
Keynote Speakers
Lana Wells
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Before being appointed the Brenda Strafford Chair in the Prevention of Domestic Violence at the Faculty of Social Work, University of Calgary, Lana Wells was a member of the senior leadership team at the United Way of Calgary and Area, managing funding for 140 agencies, 280 programs and stewarding million-dollar donations. She also led the research, public policy and government relations work. Lana has worked for numerous non-profit organizations and local, provincial and federal government bodies as a planner, change manager, researcher, project manager, evaluator, facilitator and trainer. Her areas of expertise include family violence, women’s issues, children’s services, social justice, organizational change and the not for profit sector. Lana volunteers widely, sits on several boards of directors and was president of the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters in 2000-2002. She has taught at several post-secondary institutions and holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work from the U of C and a BA from McMaster.
Since the appointment in 2010, Lana has held over 1.5 million in research funding, grants and awards. She actively supervises graduate students within the Faculty of Social Work and the School of Public Policy. Lana also supervises many student research assistants.
Melanie Jeanottee
Melanie Jeannotte has devoted her career to helping corporations and professionals meet their business and benefit needs. She brings extensive experience from several National Insurers and large consulting firms and leads a strong team of benefits & pension consultants. Melanie works with a diverse client base, partnering with human resource teams in both mid-sized and large organizations across Canada and the United States, to help create tailored Benefit and Pension programs. She is a regular speaker and author on benefit trends and business practices, sharing her industry experience and commitment to managing healthcare risks. Melanie is active in the Calgary business and philanthropic community, and was named one of Calgary’s Top 40 Under 40 in 2012. She was also recently recognized on the cover of Advantage Magazine as one of Canada’s leading Female Entrepreneur’s
Holistic Pampering sessions
Julie Gallant
Julie studied massage therapy at the International Academy of Massage in Ottawa, Ontario, where she obtained her diploma.Being involved in sports her whole life, she has special interest in assisting with the healing of injuries and rehabilitation, which lead her to work in a busy chiropractic health centre in Ottawa. Julie’s philosophy is to approach the client from a holistic viewpoint and believes intentions plays a big role in better resolving the source of intricate problems. She finds alternative health care a more positive and multifaceted approach to treating one’s well-being.Julie is caring, knowledgeable, and dedicated to help her clients through the healing process. Her training includes swedish massage, sports massage, joint mobilizations, myofascial release, remedial exercises and more. Julie is a registered yoga teacher and is looking forward to offering yoga classes as well as massage therapy. Originally from New Brunswick, Julie has found herself in beautiful Fernie, B.C. as a result of chasing the snow. Julie is also fluently bilingual and can offer her services in french!
My name is Jennifer Champagne. I am the owner of Fresh 10 Nails. After 15 years as a swim instructor I started my next exciting career as a nail technician in February 2013. I started a unique mobile manicure service in the Elk Valley upon completing my schooling at the Esthetics Institute of Calgary. Now I have expanded to my new location downtown Fernie with new exciting services. My specialties include Deluxe manicures, Gel nail application and Gel polish manicure application. In the meantime I will continue to educate myself and keep pace with the constantly changing beautiful beauty Industry.
Performers
Creative EnergyArts Factory
Britt Meierhofer
Goodnightmare, the solo project of Britt Meierhofer, was born in 2012 upon herarrival back to Canada. Born and raised in Prince George, BC, Britt left shortly aftergraduating high school to pursue her music career in Nelson, BC. After touringand performing throughout BC and Alberta, she relocated to Montana, where she
performed and toured with several projects throughout the Western United States.Arriving back to Prince George, Britt set to work on her solo project, creatingsongs built on loop-and-effect-pedal soundscapes full of sticky melodies and lush layers. Britt toured Goodnightmare nationally during the Summer of 2013, and is currently recording the first Goodnightmare ep, to be released early 2014. For more information, please visit www.goodnightmaremusic.com.
Women in Business Stall Holders
Louise Wright
Like many others I came to Fernie for the snow and sunshine, arriving from the UK about 5 1/2 years ago. I began teaching Pilates almost straight away but after having 2 babies 18 months apart I took a break. I love being a stay at home mom but still needed something for myself. Whilst at a friends Stella & Dot party I decided I would love to run my own business selling gorgeous jewelry and accessories. It’s a fun, flexible business that gets me out meeting great new women and has given me the best accessories wardrobe a girl could wish for! I have just started teaching Pilates again at Vitality and love it! Both careers enable me to make women feel better about themselves which I am passionate about and I feel lucky to be able to do that here in beautiful Fernie!
Amanda Markou
Dr. Eden MacGregor is the owner of Sparwood Chiropractic and she has been practicing in Sparwood since 2002.
Dr. MacGregor went to the University of Lethbridge and then onto the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto. She graduated in 2001 and moved immediately back to the mountains!
Dr. MacGregor performs manual adjustments to correct the alignment of the spine, as well as the activator tool when preferred by the patient. She performs many muscle treatment techniques and uses electrotherapy and ultrasound when indicated. Dr. MacGregor is also certified in advanced foot biomechanics and orthotic therapy.
Dr. MacGregor enjoys treating everyone from infants to seniors and is constantly upgrading her skill set and knowledge through continuing education.
When she's not working at the clinic, Dr. MacGregor tries to spend as much time as possible outside - mountain biking in the summer and skiing in the winter. She has three wonderful children with her husband, Jonathan.
Dr. Eden MacGregor is a registrant of the College of Chiropractors of BC and the BC Chiropractic Association.
Kat Coolidge
Kat was born and raised in England, but knew that Fernie was truly home when she arrived here five years ago. She has been operating Fernie Tupperware since November 2013, offering individual sales, online and real-world parties and bridal registries. Kat loves to snowboard, cook and garden, and can be frequently spotted running around town with her fur-baby, Punky.
Photography
Jen Gardiner-Eyelet Photography
Jennifer Gardiner is a published, natural light and lifestyle photographer. She has completed numerous workshops in Maternity, Newborn, Portrait and Wedding photography and volunteers her time as a mentor to new photographers. Her work has been featured on many different photography blog sites and communities. Jennifer is married, has two small boys and a degree in Cultural Anthropology. To see more of Jennifer's work, please visit her website www.eyeletphotography.com
Portrait of a Lady
Jen Gardiner-Eyelet Photography
My name is Jennifer Gardiner. I am a published natural light photographer specializing in Lifestyle and Storytelling photography. Although I was born in Fernie, BC, I am based out of Sparwood, photographing throughout British Columbia, Alberta and the rest of the world.
I have completed multiple workshops in Wedding and Storytelling photography. I am a registered Canadian Birth Photographer and am registered with the International Association of Professional Birth Photographers. I am also a volunteer photographer for The VBAC Project.
When I’m not shooting on location, I spend my time mentoring new photographers and teaching photography workshops. My work has been featured on many different photography blog sites, websites and communities. I am married, have two small boys, a dog and a degree in Cultural Anthropology.
Samantha Lloyd
Rebecca Vaughan
Rebecca is a BC registered massage therapist and certified infant massage therapist and certified doula who works in Fernie. Back due to popular demand, her massage circle was a must on this years agenda.Sara Funk
Karen Brody
Karen Brody is the founder of the BOLD Method for Birth and BOLD Tranquility. Her connection with birth began the day she gave birth to her son and then four years later when she wrote her critically acclaimed play BIRTH that has gone on to raise awareness and over a half million dollars to improve maternity care. Karen's BOLD Method for Birth trains birth facilitators around the world in mindfulness-based tools to help mothers conceive, give birth, and step into motherhood consciously rooted in the truth of who they are. Yoga nidra meditation is offered by all facilitators to help women relax the mind, restore the body, and boldly step into what's possible in their lives. For more information visit www.BoldBirthMethod.com andwww.BoldTranquility.com.
Michelle Cubin
Keynote Speakers
Lana Wells
Since the appointment in 2010, Lana has held over 1.5 million in research funding, grants and awards. She actively supervises graduate students within the Faculty of Social Work and the School of Public Policy. Lana also supervises many student research assistants.
Melanie Jeanottee
Holistic Pampering sessions
Julie Gallant
Jennifer Champagne
Performers
Creative EnergyArts Factory
Britt Meierhofer
performed and toured with several projects throughout the Western United States.Arriving back to Prince George, Britt set to work on her solo project, creatingsongs built on loop-and-effect-pedal soundscapes full of sticky melodies and lush layers. Britt toured Goodnightmare nationally during the Summer of 2013, and is currently recording the first Goodnightmare ep, to be released early 2014. For more information, please visit www.goodnightmaremusic.com.
Women in Business Stall Holders
Louise Wright
Amanda Markou
Amanda was influenced by Yoga at a very young age. As the daughter of a yoga instructor in the 70’s Amanda has fond memories of sitting in lotus in the backyard and waking up every morning to her mother doing Sun Salutations to Cat Stevens “Morning Has Broken”. Amanda has maintained a regular Yoga practice for at least 15 years and in 2009 decided to travel to Rishikesh, India to do her teacher training with The World Conscious Yoga Family. After her Yoga training she continued Ashram life and studied Reiki and obtain her Reiki Master status. Having experienced the changes that yoga brings to life on a mental, emotional and physical level, she enjoys sharing these benefits with others. Amanda was introduced to Total Body Resistance Exercise in 2011. Immediately after trying it she was hooked. No more boring monotonous trips to the weight room! Amanda loves the simplicity of this form of training and enjoys seeing people experiment with and benefit from the TRX straps.
Eden MacGregor
Dr. MacGregor went to the University of Lethbridge and then onto the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto. She graduated in 2001 and moved immediately back to the mountains!
Dr. MacGregor performs manual adjustments to correct the alignment of the spine, as well as the activator tool when preferred by the patient. She performs many muscle treatment techniques and uses electrotherapy and ultrasound when indicated. Dr. MacGregor is also certified in advanced foot biomechanics and orthotic therapy.
Dr. MacGregor enjoys treating everyone from infants to seniors and is constantly upgrading her skill set and knowledge through continuing education.
When she's not working at the clinic, Dr. MacGregor tries to spend as much time as possible outside - mountain biking in the summer and skiing in the winter. She has three wonderful children with her husband, Jonathan.
Dr. Eden MacGregor is a registrant of the College of Chiropractors of BC and the BC Chiropractic Association.
Kat Coolidge
Photography
Jen Gardiner-Eyelet Photography
Jennifer Gardiner is a published, natural light and lifestyle photographer. She has completed numerous workshops in Maternity, Newborn, Portrait and Wedding photography and volunteers her time as a mentor to new photographers. Her work has been featured on many different photography blog sites and communities. Jennifer is married, has two small boys and a degree in Cultural Anthropology. To see more of Jennifer's work, please visit her website www.eyeletphotography.com
Portrait of a Lady
Jen Gardiner-Eyelet Photography
My name is Jennifer Gardiner. I am a published natural light photographer specializing in Lifestyle and Storytelling photography. Although I was born in Fernie, BC, I am based out of Sparwood, photographing throughout British Columbia, Alberta and the rest of the world.
I have completed multiple workshops in Wedding and Storytelling photography. I am a registered Canadian Birth Photographer and am registered with the International Association of Professional Birth Photographers. I am also a volunteer photographer for The VBAC Project.
When I’m not shooting on location, I spend my time mentoring new photographers and teaching photography workshops. My work has been featured on many different photography blog sites, websites and communities. I am married, have two small boys, a dog and a degree in Cultural Anthropology.
