R M Bilawchuk Cold Morning Life Skills Coaching

10/20/2026

Save the dates! Echen is bringing you a whole series of events this season, and we'd love to see you at every one. Mark your calendar and stay tuned for the full lineup.

10/20/2026

🏊‍♀️ Community Swim Days with Echen! 🏊‍♂️

Grab your towels and goggles! Join us at the Quesnel District Arts & Recreation Centre this October and November for some fun in the pool. 💦

📅 October:
Saturday, October 17
Wednesday, October 28

📅 November:
Every Saturday (Nov 7, 14, 21 & 28)
Monday, November 23

🕐 1:00 – 3:00 pm
📍 500 N Star Rd, Quesnel, BC

Whether you’re making a splash or learning to swim for the first time, everyone’s welcome to come have fun with us! 🌊

10/01/2026

The water lily and all of its beauty.

Used AI to help creat these images, from my work. For my work.

07/24/2026

07/23/2026

EMAIL,

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for more information or to express interest.

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Have your voice, be apart of behind the scenes, of the story, "Two Fires, Which Fire Will We Feed?"

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So far, I've shared it with only a small number of trusted individuals and Elders, and the feedback has been incredibly encouraging. I'm grateful for every conversation it's sparked.

Before I move this project any further, I want to invite the wisdom of our Elders.

After meeting with Elders, my hope is to gather parents to hear their perspectives and learn what they feel would best support their children. From there, I'd like to begin a small pilot with a group of youth.

There isn't a strict timeline. I simply hope to begin this journey before the end of the year, taking each step with care rather than rushing the process.

If this post makes you think of an Elder who may enjoy meaningful conversation, please share it with them. Even if they simply come to connect with others, share stories, and spend time together, that alone would be worthwhile.

One of my goals through Cold Morning is not only to support youth, but to help create more opportunities for connection, conversation, and mental wellness among our Elders. Sometimes healing begins with something as simple as sitting together, sharing stories, and listening.

Even on the coldest mornings, the light still finds a way.