The Embodiment Guide
Geneviève Paré / Laurel Le Pine / Helen Young
Role in Committing: Theatre Director, Movement Coach, "Friendly General"
The Spirit They Bring
This person is a humble listener and a vessel for the stories of others. They do not come with an agenda, but with empty hands and an open heart, ready to receive and gently shape the truths that emerge. They understand the power of flipping a harmful word like "commit" into a promise of "committing to life."
Key Characteristics
Energetic Facilitator: They use games, improvisation, and movement exercises to build trust, break down inhibitions, and unlock creative expression.
Culturally Attuned Director: They work collaboratively, honouring the emotional and cultural safety of the participants. They guide rather than command.
Strength-Builder: They focus on helping youth reclaim their physical presence—"Chin up. Look the world in the eye. Your words matter."
What to Look For in Your Community
This could be a drama teacher, a dance instructor, or, most importantly, a cultural carrier or land-based knowledge keeper. In communities shaped by displacement and loss of hunting rights, these are the people who pass on survival skills, traditional tracking, and hunting knowledge. They might be an elder, a hunter, or a storyteller who teaches by example and by memory, helping the next generation reconnect with the land and reclaim ancestral ways that nourish both spirit and body.
They are someone who understands the connection between body, emotion, and spirit.