“forest bathing” has positive physiological effects, such as blood pressure reduction, improvement of autonomic and immune functions, as well as psychological effects of alleviating depression and improving mental health ✨
After an in-depth exploration with artists, architects, activists, design students and indigenous knowledge keepers to support wellbeing on Haida Gwaii, we are pausing EN operations to focus our energy on inner wellbeing.
Our deepest appreciation to the network of partners, students and Haida community members for sharing knowledge, cultural expertise and wisdom.
What’s next?
1. Finding ways to bring regeneration into our daily lives.
2. Breaking down barriers to create spaces that encourage exchange between academic and indigenous communities
3. If you’d like to chat through any of these topics, please feel free to message us or reach out to: [email protected]
Join us on Tuesday, Sep 6th at 4PM EST for the next talk in our seminar series, Inner Wisdom in a Climate Storm, with the Harvard Climate Justice Design Fellowship!
Annie Liang @eudaemonia.network will be speaking about her design practice transforming community with integrated design, art, and digital new media. ✨
DM for zoom link or if you have any questions! And stay tuned for future weekly events!
Located in Oakbank, Manitoba, Symatree Farm partners with rescued and retired horses to support the mental health of kids, teens, and adults through retreat programmes featuring equine experiences.
We believe in the power of the land and animals. With our specialty in regenerative landscape design, EN is partnering with Symatree farm to design spaces for healing, mentoring, and learning. We believe in supporting projects that contribute to inner and outer wellness.
We are excited to share with you EN's collaboration with SD50 - students from Tahayghen elementary school have been working on creating PSA videos about what they think is most important to see for the future wellbeing of Northern Haida Gwaii. Students are designing characters and costumes, writing storyboards, and exploring camera and editing techniques! By encouraging students to embody Supernatural Beings through dance and play, we believe in using storytelling as a way to empower youth. Seen in the photo is a field trip to the beach to learn about the magical plant and animal beings that share the ocean with us.
You are invited!
This long weekend May 20th-23rd (Friday to Monday), join our wellness coaches and community for the soft opening of EN Wellness Retreat.
For 2 hours everyday, carve out the time to enrich your mind, body and soul. This is also a fun and relaxing opportunity to meet up with like-minded peers in our community. Swipe to see the itinerary.
RSVP by leaving a comment or message, hope to see you there!
Ḵagaan, the Underground tells the tale of a young Haida Boy in a dream to the Underground. "From exploring the depths of Haida Gwaii’s geological layers he is inspired to design a structure that symbolize the Interconnectedness of the physical to the metaphysical."
For the longest time, storytelling is vital to passing on knowledge and culture. Part of EN's effort working towards reconciliation reimagine Haida stories through New media - Lifeways film exhibition features a set of animated stories inspired by the supernatural beings found in Haida mythology. The films bring together local Haida, academics, storytellers and an international group of design students to explore the formation of a global identity by reimagining the community, spirit and place we know as Haida Gwaii.
Visit our youtube page to watch the full video! https://youtu.be/WMGz5B25HYQ
EN retreat is also a great way to meet like-minded peers! Whether you are in your retirement, or in need of a quality getaway, the EN retreat welcome people from all ages to Old Massett to learn about the culture and community, explore the amazing cuisine, appreciate the landscape, exercise and relax.
Contact us for more information on accommodations and find out how you can customize the trip to fit your needs.
This week we are featuring Haida Master Carver, Christian White.
Christian is from a family of artists and carvers known for reviving the art of pole carving and canoe building within Old Massett. He began creating art at age 14, working with argillite and wood carvings, paintings, totem poles, and more. EN is excited to be working with Christian on the expansion of Tluu Xaada Naay longhouse!
