Two Bear: Indigenous Wellness
Kwe’! N’in talusi Gigpesan Ward, the bears of Ta’pu Muin (2 Bear) Indigenous Wellness. I am a two-spirit, Mi’kmaq cultural practitioner who specializes in traditional wellness and medicine knowledge. I was born and raised in Metepenagiag Mi’kmaq Nation in New Brunswick.
My early background is in addictions counselling and community outreach. I have worked in community for over a decade. Through this work and my own sobriety journey, I began my medicine work and cultural connection. I am a fire keeper and knowledge keeper who has been fortunate enough to learn from some of the most knowledgable elders in Mi’kmaki. I am a lifelong learner and will forever be on my spiritual journey.
I chose to call my practice Ta’pu Muin (Mi’kmaw for “Two Bear”) to honour my spirit guides (the white and black bear) as well as my two-spirit identity. I have been fortunate enough to take my wellness promotion and cultural work across Turtle Island to a variety of conferences, events and organizations. Please see my “Workshops” pages for more in-depth information on my services. Welalin/ Thank you for being here with me.
I am also the Ambassador for Wabanki 2Spirit Alliance. A roll I am so honoured to have, it is my goal to uplift 2spirit people and all people, through love, understanding and education.
N’multes (We will speak again)
Gigpesan (Rainier) Ward
We are an indigenous (Mi’kmaq) owned and operated wellness collective specializing in holistic wellness, facilitation, workshops, ceremony and a little bit of everything in between.
If you’re seeking healing ceremony workshops, traditional food/medicine education, team building, cultural activities or anything in between for your event, organization or clientele, you’ve come to the right place!