CEED Healing
Corporate Program
Partnership that harnesses the wisdom of First Nation Elders and a strong professional learning program that delivers key outcomes for organisations seeking to gain cultural competence together.
Welcome to Country & Smoking Ceremony, Gimuy Country, Cairns
Deep Listening on Country
Gimuy Experiences 1-4
If you are looking to meet your RAP Actions and have great things to report on your Annual RAP Impact Statement then this program is for you.
Karen Reys, Sue Reys and Henry Fourmile are working in partnership and our business is all about 'Healing Together on Country' to offer professional learning experiences for education institutions, government agencies and corporations.
The Deep Listening on Country program offers an opportunity to learn from the Traditional Owners and Elders as they share their wisdom and knowledge that connect them to Country, stories and lore. The word for deep listening in the Guugu Yimithirr language is Guurrbi. "When we make the time and space to listen deeply we are planning for our future", say Uncle Willie Gordon, Cultural Mentor.
In our program, guests will visit sacred places, participate in traditional practices, learn about yourself, and walk away with a deeper understanding of First Nations peoples, culture, history and spirituality.
More than a tour, this is an exploration of the unique stories of Gimuy, Cairns area that have shaped the First Nations people.
Experience the local cultural traditions and stories firsthand with Henry Fourmile, Gimuy Wallabara Yidinji Elder, in the 'On Country' Workshop.
Henry is a descendant of his great grandfather King Yeini of Cairns. Experience a Welcome to Country and a traditional Smoking Ceremony. Gain insights, on a guided walk along the esplanade while hearing the Gimuy peoples connection to place and Country and their unique ways of knowing.
Go on a historical journey of Cairns from an Indigenous perspective
Beyond just history, in the 'Frontier Wars & Historical Timeline' Workshop, integrating personal stories, historical and political perspectives local and nation-wide, and exploring the valuable contributions of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community to Australian society.
Placing shared timelines into perspective, it leaves you with a newfound appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage and culture.
Yarn with us to design a program to meet your professional and corporate needs. Ask about the full day program that incorporates the workshops.
Explore cultural ways of connecting to self, others and the natural environment
'I Can Fly' Workshop with Sue Reys (Traditional Owner and Elder, Darrba warra Country Guugu Yimithirr Nation, Badjala, Dyribal) is a culturally immersive experience designed around the concept of deep listening and understanding, helping you to uncover and embrace your personal strengths and characteristics.
Sue draws upon her art practice and shares her personal and cultural experiences that encourages one to gently consider their internal biases and long-held views.
With an exploration of your personal animal totem, hands-on art activity, and self-reflective practices this workshop will empower you to love, trust, and believe in yourself while gaining a deeper understanding of cultural awareness.
Opens a journey into some of Australia’s historical milestones and in an innovate and highly engaging way.
Discover a new cultural perspective in 'Our Shared Story' Workshop with Karen Reys (Traditional Owner and Elder, Darrba warra Country Guugu Yimithirr Nation, Kuku Yalanji, Badjala, Dyirbal).
Guests are invited to share their own stories and identity and participate in a warm Acknowledgement of Country while understanding our collective connectedness to land and sea.
Delve into the personal records of her family history under the Queensland Aborigines Protection Act, explore her great grandfather’s Country through a guided meditation, and participate in a healing smoking ceremony. This immersive experience is an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding and set your own intentions for cultural awareness and healing.
Liz Brown, former CEO Access Community Housing Company
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