ÍY ȻEĆIL HÁLE,
My name is Priscilla Bartleman and I am a Coast Salish woman from Victoria BC. I have been at Douglas College working on psychology and a citation in co-occurring disorders.
This is a very exciting time! - For the past year I knew that we are going. I have been getting ready to go but it was not until I went to get my vaccinations that it really hit me. When I was watching her mix the different vaccinations and get the needles ready I was overcome with curiosity. I wondered what practices and traditional medicine are in Uganda for things like Malaria? As an Aboriginal person I am aware of the sacredness of medicine and finding balance between traditional medicines and 'western' medicines. I honour my roots and I really hope to have opportuinty to share that honour with Ugandan practices.
My practicum is going to be in the hospital and in the community. I have taken it upon myself to create a side project and I am gathering some pictures of our Coast Salish art and crafts to share with the people while I am there. I am looking forward to hearing about the life, experience, knowledge and traditions of Ugandans willing to share with me.
I don't know what to expect, but I know I am going into this with an open heart, an open mind and with my personal and educational background to support me in this journey.
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