Pathways to Healing
I was honoured to play a small part in illustrate a piece for this powerful book that shares the journeys of ten First Nations and non-Indigenous people trained in We Al-li’s culturally informed, trauma-integrated healing practices.
As a designer for this powerful book, I had the privilege of listening deeply to the stories shared by ten courageous First Nations and non-Indigenous individuals each of whom trained in We Al-li culturally informed, trauma-integrated healing practices. These stories aren’t just words on a page, they're lived experiences of healing, strength, and transformation.
Our design team at Liveworm Studios, were invited to sit with these narratives, to feel them, and to respond visually. As designers, we weren’t just illustrating, we were interpreting. What emerged was a series of artworks that reflect the emotional depth, cultural richness, and profound insights woven through each story.
The goal was not to explain, but to evoke, creating a visual to support the written word in a way that invites the reader to pause, reflect, and feel.
This book is more than an evaluation. It’s a space for deep listening, for witnessing, and for honoring the ongoing journey of healing from historical and inter-generational trauma.
We hope the visual language we’ve created here adds another layer of connection and meaning to your reading experience and supports your own journey as a change maker, healer, or ally.
