Burning bright in Kivalliq
Twin Flames visit region as part of mental health promotion
Darrell Greer
Northern News Services
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
KIVALLIQ
A positive vibe was sent through a number of Kivalliq communities when the performing duo, Twin Flames, took their mental-health-promotion tour across the region earlier this month.
The Twin Flames, Chelsey June and Jaaji, launch a mental-health-promotion tour. - Casey Lessard/NNSL photo |
Chelsey June and Jaaji made stops in Arviat, Baker Lake, Chesterfield Inlet and Rankin Inlet during their visit.
Certified counsellor Noel Kaludjak attended the Twin Flames performance in Rankin and said he was quite impressed by what he saw.
He said, in his opinion, the two performers really do care about the people out there who are suffering.
"They have a genuine concern for people who are going through tough times," said Kaludjak.
"Their music is quite inspiring and touching.
"Yes, it can be sad in a way, but their music helps people continue with their healing journey in other ways.
"People feel better when listening to their music, and how it seems to send a message that even though times are tough, we will overcome and everything will be OK."
Kaludjak said people who listen to the music of the Twin Flames, often come to realize there are people out there who care.
He said just really knowing that can help a lot of people who are struggling in their lives.
"There's very little religion involved with their performance.
"It, pretty much, deals with people's lives and what they've been through.
"There's sadness there, but, above everything else, they offer encouragement and hope to anyone who listens and understands their music."
Kaludjak said he has a daughter in Chester, and many people in the region know he just recently suffered the loss of a granddaughter through a terrible tragedy in that community.
He said Jaaji and June made a visit to his daughter's home while in Chester, which speaks volumes about their compassion.
"We all felt really emotional about their visit, but it felt really, really good for them to do that.
"I saw pictures of June holding my granddaughter, who just lost her sister, and cheering
her up.
"It was a very, very meaningful moment to us.
"They make a difference because they're so caring and compassionate."
