Qwi:qwelstom Wellness Team

05/13/2026

Language is more than words; it's your identity, your heritage. When a language fades, so does a deep connection to land, teachings, and self. If you've ever felt disconnected or that it's too late to learn, this is for you. Our 10-week program offers a welcoming space to go from beginner to advanced, with hands-on Stó:lō teachings that embrace the heart and spirit, not just textbooks. It's about connection, not perfection. All are welcome to decolonize and reclaim who you are.

05/13/2026

Grief arrives without warning, not just after death, but from lost dreams or ended relationships. If you carry a silent burden, this is for you. Unspoken grief tells you to hide it, hurry through, or handle it alone. But silence doesn't heal; it makes the weight heavier. Our facilitators honor grief as a presence, not a problem to solve.

05/12/2026

If you're struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, or thoughts of self-harm, remember you are not weak or alone. The real battle is untreated mental health, masked by silence and shame. Depression isn't just sadness; it's an overwhelming weight. Anxiety isn't worry; it's a persistent alarm. Stress isn't busyness; it's your body's breaking point. Unaliving thoughts stem from unbearable pain, not weakness. Stigma tells you to suffer in silence, but mental health is health. You don't have to navigate this alone. Resources like Stó:lō Health's mental health team, Kwikwasut’um Wellness, and the youth clinic are available. In crisis, call 988 or 911 for emergencies.

05/05/2026

Éy swayel mekw'ewat! Our Grief and loss program is starting tomorrow, Wednesdays at 10am! Stó:lo Nation portable 1A.
This program is drop in so please stop in and we always share a meal afterwards. 💖🙌✨️

05/05/2026

Our Tuesday Pathways is a holistic initiative designed to guide participants on a journey of personal and spiritual growth.
Thursdays is a wellbriety 12 step recovery process using the Red Road Wellbriety book and work book.
Please call, text, or email Shane Kelly to sign up for our May 5th group!

04/24/2026

Please join us for our next group starting May 6th, 2026. It will be a 13 week group, once a week on Wednesday's.
Sharing your expiriences of grief while honoring and respecting our cultural teachings.
Drop in group, no registration required.

04/24/2026

Ey swayel mekw'ewát!

Here is a flyer of Qwi:qwelstóm's current programs. Please note that our Language Class has moved to Fridays.

Our Grief & Loss, Halq'emeylem and Wellbriety programs are drop-in, and no registration is required.

For more information, please contact Shane Kelly.

Kw’as ho:y 🤎

04/24/2026

Wednesday is an evening support group where you can drop in, no registration required.
It is a unique program that combines the principles of the tradional 12 step recovery model with Indigenous cultural teachings.
Any questions please email [email protected]

04/20/2026

Gentle reminders on accessing our medicines from the land. 🥰🙌✨️💛

Accessing our medicines from the land