Our Team
Patricia Vickers, PhD
Principal Consultant
Dr. Vickers, through her mother’s adoption by an Eagle Chief, is a member of the Eagle clan from the village of Gitxaala, British Columbia and carries a feast hall name from her village as well as from the Nuxalk Nation in Bella Coola, British Columbia. With the help of neurofeedback, altered-state of consciousness inquiry, and traditional ceremonies, she teaches spiritual transformation, healing trauma, awakening, forgiveness, and unearthing layers to find the authentic self.
Dave Belleau
Facilitator
Mr. Belleau is a fluent speaker of the Secwepemctsin language from Esk’etemc (Alkalai Lake), and an Indian Residential School survivor. Once a trainer in the Horse Racing circuit at the Santa Anita Race Track in the early 1970s, he is now training people. Dave has been involved for many years in the training of community healing movements. Mr. Belleau was previously employed by Nechi Institute, from 1989 to 1996 and again from 2008 to 2014. He continues to contract with Nechi Institute, among other agencies. Presently Dave is a trainer team member delivering services in First Nation communities that give an overview of intergenerational, complex trauma.
Rick Favelle
Facilitator
From Ts'il Kaz Koh nation and the Gidimt'en clan, Rick has been in the field of Addictions and Trauma for 16 years. He is a Certified Addictions Counsellor and was on the YSAC national committee to develop the Indigenous youth suicide awareness program "Life is Sacred." Rick has diplomas and certification in several fields: Biology, Psychology, and Business Management, to name a few, but his true vocation is that of learning and teaching. But the thing Rick is most dedicated and proud of is his wife of 39 years, his three children, and 10 grandchildren.
Frederick Johnson
Facilitator
From Esk’etemc, Frederick Johnson Sr. is currently the Cultural lead for his community. Mr. Johnson initiated the Commitment Stick that was given to Chiefs and male leaders throughout the province as a symbolic commitment to end violence against women and children. An undergraduate from Emily Carr School of Art, a certified counsellor through Nechi Institute, an Indian Residential School survivor and a fluent Secwepemctsin speaker, Frederick is dedicated to healing, wellness, and sobriety. He is a strong supporter for events hosted by Esk’etemc that support health and wellness, and a facilitator/trainer for Indigenous Perspectives of Intergenerational Trauma.