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Mountain Muskox & Community

Start Time

10:00

End Time

12:00

Date

May 4, 2025

Location

405 Spray Avenue

Fairmont Banff Springs, Norquay Room

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About the Event

As mountain enthusiasts, we understand the rewards gained from time spent in these magical places, but do we ever truly understand the darkness that they can also bring? Mountain incidents can be traumatic for those involved and those who are connected through community. The impacts can overwhelm an individual’s ability to cope, cause feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and diminish a sense of self. Join us for an interactive information and learning session on the importance of community for healing trauma.

About the Host

Inspired by the protective circle of the muskoxen, our peer circles provide healing, safety, connection and support. Circles are run monthly by professional facilitators, creating a sustainable network of support and knowledge. We run monthly circles and a 2-day immersion program. Chapters are located in the Bow Valley, Sea to Sky, Kootenays and Columbia Valley. Our services are free of charge. We are a non profit section of the Alpine Club of Canada.

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Interested in being an Ambassador

What is the purpose of the week?

 

The week seeks: to increase awareness about the mental health and addiction issues affecting Bow Valley residents, to increase awareness of the mental health and addiction services available to residents, to create a systems level response to the mental health and addiction challenges in our community through a collaborative and coordinated approach, and to break down the social barrier of mental health stigma through community initiatives and conversations. 

 

What does an ambassador do?

​Ambassadors share their own lived mental health experience to inform the community about the diversity of mental health and addiction illnesses, to help reduce the stigma, and to inspire recovery and hope.

 

Share Your Story - Ambassadors may be asked to share their stories and experience in a variety of ways, including written or video form, website and social media channels, public speaking, media interviews, or through podcasts.

 

Be an Advocate - Ambassadors may be asked to share their personal healthcare journey and experiences to support improvements to the local healthcare services.

 

Promote Mental Health and Addiction Awareness – Ambassadors may be asked to attend and support programs and activities to assist programmers, attendees and help increase awareness of the mental health and addiction.

 

Provide Feedback and Information - Ambassadors are asked to help us obtain feedback and be a stronger influencer on important issues affecting the wellbeing of our community and its residents. 

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If you are interested in becoming an ambassador please e-mail bmhaw24@gmail.com along with a completed application

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