Shelley

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 Hello, my name is Shelley Kiefiuk and I am the Program Director at Red Road Ranch. 

I am eager to use my knowledge and skills in the areas of strategic planning, human resource management and mentoring, project development and management, property management, addictions and mental health, and diversity and inclusion towards creating a beautiful place of tranquility, safety and healing for not only individuals seeking change and freedom from their addictions, but staff as well.

I have 14 years' experience in the Non-Profit sector working with community members who were houseless and/or struggling with their mental health and addictions. Assisting individuals through all Six Stages of Change, I developed programs from street level outreach to homeless shelter services, supportive housing, transitional housing and eventually into independent affordable housing. 

I have seen three immediate family members through the darkness of addiction and into the light of recovery. That journey gave me completely new insight and understanding of the long-lasting effects of trauma. Seeing things through a familial lens reinforced my desire to advocate for and develop sober supportive housing where individuals can enjoy the sense of community, connection, and belonging that is imperative for true healing and personal growth regardless of their past or present experiences. Sharing the personal lessons I have learned with others who are supporting their own family members along their journey to wellness is extremely meaningful to me. 

-Everyone is somebody’s someone.

Good day my name is Kyle, I am a support worker and currently finishing my schooling to become an addictions counsellor. Before starting this journey I was battling with depression and trying to drown my demons. I tried to put all my energy into my trades work and the result was crippling anxiety; always worrying about the future and needing another coping mechanism. Instead, I learned what a happy, joyous and free life was through the 12 steps and walking the red road with my brothers and sisters in recovery. 

Through the native teachings and spiritual connection to Mother Earth I found peace. Having found a life worth living sober I began to share the message of hope with others. While helping others recover from their battle with addiction I knew that this was my purpose. 

At Red Road Recovery our team has not only lived through the darkness but we’ve come through the other side and can show you how to light the path to recovery. I believe if you can bring the willingness we can bring the tools to help you recover. 

Hi! My name is Steve Braun, a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor and Certified Recovery Coach. I am excited to be a part of the Red Road team!

Guiding people in transforming their lives and breaking free from the grips of addiction is my greatest passion. With 15 years of personal sobriety and over a decade working in the field of mental health and addiction, I have helped hundreds of individuals at various stages of change and recovery.

I am honoured to bring my passion and experience to the Red Road Ranch where I hope to instigate change using a trauma informed, solution-focused, therapeutic approach. In extending the continuum of care prior to, and post treatment, I will be providing virtual 1-1 counselling sessions for Red Road as well as facilitating aftercare support services. 

With any free time between my private practice and the Ranch, I love being outdoors fly-fishing and camping with my amazing partner.

  I first started this earth journey in 1967 but got lost on the black road at age 13 (1980). It took until 1995 for me to first hear of and start my journey on the red road. All I know is today, after stumbling along both paths, my life always becomes amazing when I walk and stay on the red road. Connected to creator and my brothers and sisters basking in the light of the great spirit, my life is better than it ever was or could be alone on the black road surrounded and filled with "the darkness”. 

All my relations.

 Hello, My name is Candace Vey and I am a Support Worker / Facilitator here at Red Road Ranch. In August of 2007, I began my recovery journey. I am so grateful to bring my experience and knowledge from working in the recovery community to the Ranch. In 2012 I started my career working in addictions and recovery. I couldn’t imagine doing anything else. Being at the Ranch, I am a part of something bigger than myself. The Ranch really encompasses what a family is all about. All of this wouldn’t be possible without the encouragement and support from my loving husband and children. A crucial part of working in a recovery centre for me, is the connection and unconditional love, Without this we peril. I genuinely love what I do and watching people begin a new journey on the Red Road. 

Thank you for hearing my truth. 

March 1st, 2010 I admitted I was powerless over all mind altering substances, and my recovery journey began. I receieved a Big Book and started working the 12 steps of recovery with a sponsor. I remained in treatment and was blessed to be asked to remain as an employee doing intakes and support for the 12 step program. I have remained in the field for over a decade and have continued to do upgrading in the field. The 12 steps of recovery have blessed me with so much Hope, Faith and Courage over the years. 

As I travel the road of recovery, I have but one message to the still suffering addict: There is a solution, we can recover, one day at a time it is possible to live a life full of (HOPE, FAITH & COURAGE).

1 book, 12 Steps, Life over death. Today I chose life!

Peace

Hello! My name is Daniel Ricard, and I look forward to meeting you. I am a support worker and experience enthusiast. Prior to getting sober the only experiences that I looked forward to were the ones that involved drinking, and lots of it. Every sober moment was excruciatingly painful and dull. Life seemed like a hopeless journey with a destination of nothingness. That was until I was done suffering and surrendered myself to something I didn’t even necessarily believe at the time. God if you will, the universe, the great outdoors, divine guidance. 

I was then lead through the doors of a 12 step meeting that very morning, full of fear and filled with tears. I don’t even remember what everyone said that day, but what I do remember was that I didn’t feel alone anymore. There was a solution! These people were laughing and sober. Their stories resembled mine in many ways despite their age, race, creed, career, or religious denomination. They couldn’t leave alcohol alone no matter how bad the consequences were. As a result, they were left hopeless that they could stop drinking and that life could be better. That’s exactly how I felt too! One was too many and a thousand wasn’t enough.

Today, those feelings have vanished. I have a purpose in my life today. I love to experience the things that the world has to offer, sober. This feeling used to seem like an impossibility when I was in active addiction. To be free from the obsession to drink alcohol or use drugs is an absolute gift. All it took was honesty, willingness, and an open mind. If I can do it, you can too.

Hi, my name is Renée I have been clean and sober since February 2021. I am currently finishing the third year of my psychology degree and I am working towards a Masters in Counselling. I am excited to pass on the wisdom I have been taught through the 12 steps to the clients at Red Road Recovery. 

I really enjoy working with people and love sharing my experience, strength and hope to help everyone I can on their own journeys. Recovery has taught me a new way to live, today I enjoy hiking, swimming in the lake and going to the gym.  

Hello, my name is Celeste and I am so excited to be taking on the roll of administrative assistant! I am privileged to have grown up in lumby, and have a strong connection to the community. I have a daughter of my own that I am so grateful gets to grow up here as well. 

I’m a lover of silver linings and try very hard to live a “glass half full” kind of lifestyle. I have personally watched addiction affect many people I hold near and dear. I am so blessed to be a part of such an amazing team of people! 

 65 and loving life. Father of four, with nine grandkids. I have worked in the food service industry for many years. The last 30 + have been serving my community through NGO's working to make our community stronger by providing good food and a caring attitude to those around me. 

I am passionate about loving people and helping them find their place in the world. 

I am also a paragliding instructor/tandem pilot and work at a school here in Lumby.

Taking others into the sky and showing them the joy of free flight is one of my passions. I also enjoy music, cycling and tinkering with computers. 

Hi, I'm Brooke! 

Proudly serving as a housekeeper at Red Road Ranch. I am filled with gratitude to be a part of this remarkable team. Eagerly I anticipate broadening my understanding of our processes and principles. I've seen addiction impact many people I care about deeply. Surrounded by inspiring individuals, I find encouragement along this journey. The opportunity to contribute to others' well-being fills me with joy, and I feel lucky to be apart of such a wonderful team of people!