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The Flame Within exists to kindle and sustain the inner fire of those who serve others. Through trauma-informed, culturally rooted training and healing experiences, we support frontline professionals, Indigenous communities, and those impacted by intergenerational harm to reclaim sovereignty, restore resilience, and rise in relational power.

 

We believe healing is not a luxury—it is a necessity for those carrying the stories, burdens, and beauty of their communities. Our mission is to tend to the tenders, offering spaces where transformation is not only possible, but inevitable.

 

Guiding Principles

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  • Cultural Safety is Ceremony: Our spaces honour traditional knowledge, sacred practices, and Indigenous ways of being—not as add-ons, but as the foundation.

  • Trauma-Informed, Spirit-Led: We weave western frameworks like TEND with Indigenous teachings, body awareness, and reflective practice to care for the whole helper.

  • Relational over Transactional: We build trust before we teach, and we walk alongside those we serve.

  • Decolonization is Not Metaphor: Our work supports communities reclaiming jurisdiction, voice, and vision—through the full implementation of Bill C-92 and beyond.

  • The Flame is Within: We do not light the fire—we remind you that it was always burning.

Mission

Vision

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We envision a world where helpers are held, where healing is collective, and where the fire of identity, story, and sovereignty burns bright in every generation. The Flame Within is a living sanctuary—digital and land-based—where story meets strategy, and training is infused with reflection, connection, and cultural depth.

 

This platform serves as a sacred hearth for:

 

  • Delivering flagship offerings like Carrying the Flame

  • Piloting self-guided courses in trauma-exposed workplace wellness

  • Offering personalized mentoring and transformative facilitation rooted in lived experience

  • Building toward a long-term vision of land-based retreats and a self-sustaining healing community

What They Say

Engaging & Inspiring

“Her passion and excitement made learning easy and fun. Even though it’s a hard subject, it was so well done and so easy to participate in.”

“Engaging and knowledgeable. She is a great choice to be leading this course.”
“She had a lot of great examples to share—very positive and engaging.”

Knowledgeable & Clear

“Delivered the training in a professional, clear, and concise manner. Shared some of her lived experience in ways that made the material real.”

“Very understanding and very helpful with all the information that was presented.”

“Her knowledge and understanding encouraged us to see that poverty does not mean child protection concerns exist.”

Caring & Supportive

“She was really considerate of the audience.”

“Leeanna made me feel I was allowed to share my answers, even if they weren’t correct. She reassured us it’s okay to feel heavy or emotional in this job.”

“How she was able to make everyone feel comfortable with a topic that is emotionally heavy.”

Real & Relatable

“The personal experience stories linked to the subject of the presentation made it more personal and real.”

“Her willingness to share real-life examples helped us understand better.”
“Shared practical examples that connected directly with the material.”

The Impact

88% of participants said they are very interested in taking more courses with Leeanna.
Feedback consistently highlights her knowledge, lived experience, and ability to create a safe, engaging space for learning.
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