BIPOC-Owned & Led: Canmore Counselling

Did you know that BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous, People of Colour? ⁠
If so, cool 👌🏽⁠
If not, it's true! ⁠
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Did you know that Canmore Counselling & the Trauma-Informed Yoga Psychology School is BIPOC-Owned and led?⁠
If so, cool 👌🏽⁠
If not, it's true! Michael & I are both proudly part of the global BIPOC community and honoured to share our gifts!⁠
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Something has shifted during the pandemic... FINALLY people are amplifying BIPOC businesses, practitioners, professionals & leaders. ⁠My heart is trusting that this shift can lead to nurturing and reciprocal relationships This requires a commitment to being the change... most often, BIPOC folks are tokenized or included once, to appear inclusive. Yikes.

Nurturing & reciprocal relations takes time. It means dedicating time & space for BIPOC folks to have a say, to be heard, have their wisdom valued & invited back, again and again and again. Reciprocal & ongoing relations are the only way forward.
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We know that being business owners, practitioners & educators is a huge privilege that we take very seriously. ⁠
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We do a ton of advocacy & consultation, behind-the-scenes, and continue to dedicate ourselves to creating anti-oppressive spaces... Whenever possible, amplifying and empowering those who go unheard due to systemic oppression, racism & marginalization. ⁠
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We are so glad you’re here  You are welcome here and we empower you to seek out, learn from & amplify other BIPOC-led businesses & organizations too!

Please remember to give shout outs, tags & referrals any time you are inspired or have learned from what is being created & shared by BIPOC folks⁠

I have so much more to say... for now, I invite you to share with me anything that might have sparked curiosity or landed for you!

With big love,
Dr. Melissa Jay

Some additional self-reflective prompts:⁠
From me: ⁠
What does decolonization mean to you? ⁠
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From Michael: ⁠
What does Black History Month mean to you?