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Road Running Socials Vancouver

K'emk'emeláy̓ (Vancouver)

In partnership with
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indigenous women outdoors partner salomon

Beginner-friendly road running socials that use an Indigenous-led approach to reshape our relationship with running and to decolonize running culture.

The social runs will be focused on slowing down, honouring our bodies, and accepting the many gifts that are present when we look beyond the (external) physical benefits of this activity. Running can be more than an activity; it can become a lifestyle. All social runs will include group discussions on a variety of topics such as:

  • decolonizing running culture and reshaping the narrative
  • sharing our languages, cultures, traditions, and journeys
  • running as a lifestyle; caring for your body now and for the future
  • safety; what to wear/bring, planning ahead, fueling your body, and being wildlife aware

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Program Leaders

Melissa Hoffart

Program Lead

Trail Running, Hiking & Special Events

Melissa is Anishinaabekwe and a member of Batchewana First Nation, mukwa (bear) clan with mixed European ancestry. Her passion to build community, connect with the land, and share lived experiences and knowledge in a meaningful way is what brought her to Indigenous Women Outdoors where she joined in 2020. When she is out on the land, Melissa enjoys spending time mountain biking and navigating the vast network of trails by foot. She loves spending time with her beads and in the garden, and she is learning Anishinaabemowin.
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Eryn Braley

Program Lead

Trail Running

Eryn Braley is a nehiyaw (Cree) woman and a member of the Saddle Lake Cree Nation in Treaty 6 territory from her Father's side, and British and Irish occupier from her Mother's side. Eryn was raised by her mom on unceded, stolen, and occupied Coast Salish territory. Growing up away from her home community and territories, Eryn is on a journey of reclaiming her identity as a nehiyaw woman by connecting with her territories, family, community, and culture.
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