Navigating Values Conflicts
Blog by Valerie At times I know that if I don’t speak my truth in a certain situation, I’ll walk away feeling ashamed. And yet I suspect that when I do speak, I’ll walk away feeling unsafe and social anxiety.…
Category Indigenous Science
On Money in Two Worlds
Blog by Valerie Many of us see money as a reflection of our individual worth. I think it’s more a reflection of how we are able to navigate our collective capitalist context, along with a dose of individual fortune and…
Reindigenise now
Blog by Valerie Whether you’re a First Nations migrant who became Second Nations in a new land like me, or have deeper colonial roots with settler ancestors who stole land like my husband, you and your ancestors deserve to be…
Healing trauma bonds
Trauma bonding tends to be defined as a strong attachment with someone (or something) abusing us or causing us harm. By this definition it is inherently negative, and the advice from a Western psychology perspective is to become aware and…
Reflections on Retreats
At the start of the year we took time to reflect on our experience facilitating and experiencing the five retreat series labour of love around the Medicine Wheel last year: If you’d like to join us this year, here are…
2026 Retreats & Upcoming Event
Mark your calendars and please pass on the Spotty Gum Peace Centre retreat dates for 2026! And if you’re near Moruya, you’re invited to join an author’s talk and discussion about indigenous science & the Medicine Wheel on Thursday February…
South Coast Summer Series
Wollongong workshop
You are invited to visit the beautiful Nan Tien Buddhist temple in Wollongong, enjoy the monthly markets, nourishing cafes, and peaceful energy of the temple grounds and partake in a short & fulfilling workshop to deepen your understanding of the…
Parenting with Indigenous Science
Blog by Valerie There’s so much parenting advice, and so little I resonate with, so I thought I’d share my perspective. Parenting is about building relationships through developmentally appropriate leadership (which is related to a previous post on…
May South Coast Events!
Please join us & pass it on to friends who may be interested! <3 Healing through Indigenous Wisdom Author’s Talk 11am & 1pm @Nan Tien Temple Markets, Wollongong, NSW Ancestral Healing: Author’s Talk & Sound Journey with @Josfulness Saturday May…