Sacred Spaces: The 7 Sacred Teachings
Join Spiritual Path to Awakening (SPA) & local program leaders Darla Rasmussen (Blackkettle) and Kokum Donna in Downtown Abbotsford for Sacred Spaces: The 7 Sacred Teachings. This in-person event takes place during Indigenous Storytelling Month.
During Sacred Spaces: The 7 Sacred Teachings, Darla Rasmussen (Blackkettle) and Kokum Donna will share about the values system that are implemented in ceremonies and traditional practices; the teachings we live by are our 7 Sacred Teachings.
Bring along a reusable bottle of water and a blanket/pillow (optional) for added comfort. Hot tea and confections provided.
Sacred Spaces: The 7 Sacred Teachings
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Conference Room B, Trinity Memorial United Church, downtown Abbotsford
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
$30.00 General Admission / $25.00 Senior Admission (ages 60+) / $0.00 Admission for Indigenous Persons
This event is open to all members of the community. Space is limited, please pre-register on the SPA website to reserve your spot. Upon registering, you will be prompted to download a digital document that contains all the event details. Please email path.awakening@gmail.com if you have difficulty downloading the pdf.
Trinity Memorial United Church is located at 33737 George Ferguson Way in downtown Abbotsford, BC. V2S 2M4. Free parking is available onsite (in the church parking lot) for event learners. The event will take place in “Conference Room B” located on the upper level of the church. Entry points: the office’s entrance if you’re comfortable with stairs or accessible entry via the sanctuary. Both entry points are located off of Trinity Street. Doors open 15-minutes prior to the event start time.
By registering for this event, learners, and their guests (if applicable) have agreed to our Policies & Etiquette.
This event is generously supported by the United Church of Canada Justice and Reconciliation Fund.
About our Program Leaders:
Darla Rasmussen:
Red Elk Singing Woman from Siksika Nation, also known as Darla Rasmussen (Blackkettle), is a mother of two boys, an entrepreneur, and a lifelong student in self-discovery, healing and growth.
Her life experiences are what strengthened her heart, mind, body and spirit to love, encourage and support others enduring similar life sufferings and transitions.
Her work experience has offered her a wealth of knowledge and opportunity to advance and grow over her 20 years of supporting Indigenous youth, women, men, families and communities. In 2011 in-stead of taking her life, she mentored under an Elder who grounded her in ceremony, cultural teachings and practices that enriched her life and encouraged her to be who she is today.
With the influence of her Indigenous roots she offers “Sacred Spaces” to a variety of organizations, agencies and community members by bringing them together around the big drum to share cultural teachings in a sacred way.
You will find Darla charming, graceful and genuine to work with, she will come to you with an open mind, empathic heart and willingness to give and receive love, knowledge and laughter.
Kokum Donna:
