An artist in mind and soul, Roy Henry continues to triumph over an early life filled with sadness and personal heartache, and is committed to sharing his stories and visions with people throughout the world. His presentations are like a journey, often turbulent and emotional, through life. The path he has chosen has helped him to regain his self-esteem, his sense of belonging and his unconditional love for his fellow man.

A visionary teacher, Roy Henry Vickers' name is synonymous with peace, passion and a boundless wealth of creative energy. His belief systems are based on the premise that everyone has the right to unconditional love, respect and honour, and that we all have an obligation to pursue our dreams and use the gifts that we are given. What distinguishes Roy Henry's art is his ability to create a harmonious fusion of traditional and contemporary, old and new, personal and universal.
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Roy Henry's books include Copperman: The Art of Roy Henry Vickers and Spirit Transformed: A Journey from Tree to Totem. In 1994, Maclean's included Roy Henry as the first artist ever in its Annual Honour Roll of Extraordinary Canadian Achievers. In 1998, British Columbia appointed Roy to the prestigious Order of B.C, and, in 2006, Roy Henry was named a member of The Order of Canada, the country's highest honour.

“The aboriginal people of this coast believe that time spent in nature reflecting and searching for a vision wakes us to our power and purpose in life… I have felt the winds of change, the cleansing rain, the warmth and rejuvenation of the sun and the mists of time.“
- Roy Henry Vickers

Drawing on centuries of aboriginal tradition, his own troubled life and his creative work as one of the most accomplished aboriginal artists in the world, Roy Henry Vickers’ conversations touch the hearts of his audience. Both a teacher and a visionary, Roy Henry Vickers’ name is synonymous with peace, passion and a boundless wealth of creative energy. His passion is evident in everything he does, most recently his extensive involvement and complete commitment to the challenge of creating Vision Quest. Vision Quest is a non-profit organization founded by Roy Henry and endorsed by the RCMP and thousands of Canadians, which will allow for the raising of funds to develop a national recovery centre.

Roy Henry reaches out to you and asks you to join him in a journey through his unique life. Here he will share with you his beliefs that everyone has the right to unconditional love, respect and honour and that you have an obligation to pursue your dreams and use the gifts that you are given. Rejecting formulaic answers, Roy humbly offers his own personal insights into how you can connect with your deep sense of purpose, come to know your own unique gifts and translate this into a productive, meaningful life.

We in North America have a wonderful example of spirituality that is holistic, loving, and respectful of all. The Sweat Lodge, fasting and prayer are tools to show us our journey in life. We are all teachers, visionaries, healers and leaders and the sacred circle shows us how to be centered in ourselves and in balance with the world around us. The vision we require is there for us to access. Roy Henry Vickers can teach you to have a cross-cultural awareness, to access the four directions that will center you as teacher, healer, visionary, and leader. We are spirit, soul, and, body and can learn to walk in balance.This mind/body/soul correlation that Roy Henry has learned to adopt in his own life can create harmony and peace with our selves and our surroundings. Let Roy Henry give you the tools to relearn what you, on some level, you know already.You are the center of your family, your family is the center of your community, your community is the center of your country, your country is the center of the world. You make a difference in the world.You are a leader and your journey is an example. To inspire, be inspired. Inspiration is the breath of the Creator coming into you. You can make a difference by knowing both your place in the whole and your ability to influence the greater community around you.

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