We break down the silos that separate wellness and art
Producing ART THAT INTENTIONALLY CREATES WELLNESS
- With a little help from our friends -
3 Mothers Medicines Camps
3 Mothers Medicine Camps (3MMC) is an innovative cross-generational Community Wellness Program developed through the 2018-2022 O_CHI Community-based participatory research project. Project partners included our Co-op, the University of Victoria, and the Victoria Native Friendship Centre.
The purpose of a Community Wellness Program is to improve social outcomes for all communities and enhance behaviours that lead to conditions for optimizing anyone's well-being.
These tent-based camps occur from May to September aiming to provide "the missing middle of mental healthcare" per every 100,000 of the general population.
Our facilitators maintain ongoing training that goes beyond trauma-informed care to trauma-mitigating services. The program consists of four cross-linked programs tailored to different age groups:
- All Gender Gentle Birthing – Fostering instinctual birth and supporting postnatal recovery
- Betwix'd Improv Puppet Troupe – Elders mentoring gender diverse youth aged 13-19
- All Gender Vocal Practice – Ongoing support and resources for transgender adults
- Living Eldership Arts & Crafts – Nurturing wisdom through service to the community
Our 3 Mothers Medicine Camps
- We make it easy -
TO GET BETTER TOGETHER
- elders-
Living Eldership Today
Join community elders in an arts and crafts-based program where you will meet interesting people, participate in engaging events, access training for later life skills, and earn $$ doing short term jobs without disrupting existing income such as pensions.
- youth -
Betwix'd Improv Puppets
Making a puppet come alive is an amazing experience everyone should try!
Would you like to develop Improv skills and learn about puppetry?
If you are over 16, join us at our next Improv Puppet Drop-In.
- new families-
All Gender Gentle Birthing
A gentle birthing experience is the best possible start for any baby. Our bodies have been doing this for hundreds of thousands of years, but this skill got lost in many communities. Our Educators are certified by HypnoBirthing International.
- adults -
All Gender Vocal Practices
Our voices create a lasting first impression.
Sometimes, it is not the one we wanted.
Learn to present as you intend,
whether more masculine or more feminine.
How to get started in any of our programs
01
Become a Co-op Member
02
Pick a program
03
Enjoy a better life
The Five Types of Tau Co-op Memberships
Community
Basic Membership Discounts on goods and services 2 Tau courses per year Satisfaction of Community Service
Elders
Tau elders vest Discount on goods and services 4 Tau courses per year Paid Assignments when available ($40/hr)
Healers
Tau healers vest Mentoring Discounts on goods and services 6 Tau courses per year Paid Assignments when available ($40/hr)
Interns
Tau interns vest Discounts on goods and services Lifetime access to all Tau courses Paid Assignments when available ($40/hr) Paid Internships when available
Shihans
Tau shihan vest Discounts on goods and services Lifetime access to all Tau courses Paid Assignments when available ($40/hr) Longer term Paid Assignments
Our Educators and Services are Certified by These Leaders in Community Wellness
