Voices and Visions

Voices and Visions

Join us for a weekend of creativity, inspiration and healing at "Voices and Visions" on June 21 to 23, 2024.

Date and time

Fri, Jul 5, 2024 4:00 PM - Sun, Jul 7, 2024 1:00 PM EDT

Location

Rosseau Sanctuary

1454 Hekkla Road Rosseau, ON P0C 1J0 Canada

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Agenda

Friday
Saturday
Sunday

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Arrivals and settling in

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Supper

Melanie Ollenberg

Hearty vegetarian chili with baked potatoes, topped with guacamole, coriander, and cashew sour cream, served with tortilla chips.

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Welcoming / Opening Fire Ceremony

Josii Yakecan

Brian Rush

Komal Bhasin

With Brian as our Fire Keeper, we will take this time to introduce ourselves, share some welcoming remarks from the team, and welcome the Solstice, the four directions, and the ancestors of the land ...

9:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Preparation for Next Day

Brian Rush

Josii Yakecan

Brian will provide an overview of the morning circle and its purpose, getting us started in developing individual and collective vision(s) for the future. Josii will discuss the next day's voice wo...

About this event

  • 1 day 21 hours

Welcome to Visions and Voices! Join us at Rosseau Sanctuary for an unforgettable in-person event where creativity and expression come together. Immerse yourself in a weekend filled with inspiring talks, captivating performances, and interactive workshops. Connect with like-minded individuals and let your imagination soar. Whether you're an artist, a dreamer, or simply curious, this event is sure to ignite your visions and amplify your voices. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of a community that celebrates the power of creativity. See you there!

About Your Facilitators:


Josii Yakecan: Brazilian singer and composer of medicine music, explorer of voice and sounds. Josii's music has taken her around the world with her performances, rituals and ceremonies that provide a sacred, intimate and heart-warming space for all in attendance.

Brian Rush: Scientist Emeritus, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, lead researcher for the Ayahuasca Treatment Outcome Project and co-founder of Research to Reality: A Global Summit of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies and Medicine. As a leader in psychedelic science, Brian is a strong advocate for the role of traditional medicine, ceremony and Indigenous voices and perspectives in this space.

Komal Bhasin: Komal is a mental health clinician and workplace diversity, equity and inclusion strategist, speaker, and executive coach. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in racial health equity and inclusion, trauma-informed workplaces, psychological safety, collective resilience and intercultural competence.

Melanie Ollenberg: Melanie brings 25 years in the health, research, and psycho-spiritual sectors. With one foot rooted in service delivery and the other in systemic change, she is Founder of the Inner Arts Collective, The Plant Mystic, and the Rosseau Sanctuary - intentional communities that promote access, collaboration, and integrity within the healing arts sector, based on the concepts of collaborative economy and ecological sustainability.

Accommodation and Fees:


We have a number of accommodation options available for different preferences, with great discounts for those registering before June 15!

Frequently asked questions

What is the Rosseau Sanctuary?

The Rosseau Sanctuary, located in the Muskokas, is a Membership community committed to a shared set of values: Eco-consiousness; Sustainability; Community; Reciprocity; Honouring our ancestors and the ancestors of the land; Respecting one another, across healing disciplines and traditions.

How can I prepare for my stay at the Rosseau Sanctuary?

We ask that all guests take a moment to familiarize themselves with the vision and values of the Rosseau Sanctuary, ​the protocol for honouring the land, and the suggested list of what to bring: https://www.rosseausanctuary.ca/guest-resources.html

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