Kim’s Intersecting Identity
As a human on Turtle Island Kim is first and foremost is dedicated to reconciliation in her practice and in her personal life and making right the genocide that has happened to Indigenous peoples on these lands. For more about Kim’s intersecting identity and how she chooses to navigate this identity please connect with her directly and she will be happy to share. You can reach Kim at stillwatersthroughthecedartrees@gmail.com
Kim is adopted into Peguis First Nations through the Sacred Pipe to Cheryl Thomas. Kim has been involved in Sundance with her adopted community since 2010 and has been practicing the red road for over 15 years. Kim has a sacred bundle that walks with her which she willingly and openly offers as a service to those seeking to understand or heal in this manner. Please note Kim is first and foremost a helper (Scabe Ikwe) not an Elder. For Elder services Kim will refer individuals on. Please note the journey that has involved unpacking some of her ancestors is still ongoing and will be a lifelong journey. Kim will very openly share with clients her journey and specializes in uncovering hidden intersecting identities should this be something someone wants to explore in sessions.
Kim also identifies as Muslim having embraced Islam in 2021. Kim has been learning about the Muslim Faith since this time. Kim’s traditional Muslim name is Selma which means Peace.
Kim works hard to bridge all communities and does so by partnering with Islamic Social Services who generously share their space with her. She provides services to Muslim clients along with Indigenous clients through NIHB.
Because Kim spent an extensive time in Management Kim also does Human Resources training for employers related to supporting Global Majority staff with an emphasis on Indigenous staff in the workplace, anti-oppressive HR practices including policy development.
Kim also offers training to professionals upon request and can tailor the educational request depending on the need.
Kim also very willingly will sit with and do training with anyone willing to learn. These trainings can be tailored to the needs of organizations, programs or individuals. Some topics include Critical race theory, anti-oppressive practices, how to do reconciliation, cultural safety, human rights, and how to be a good human in today’s political climate.
Kim is also a mother, sister, Aunty, daughter, and wife. She has had the beautiful opportunity to be part of a blended family. Her personal experiences have served to enrich her Mental Health Clinical practice and she often draws on her own healing journey to assist people attending services.