People of Kupidabin
Kupidabin Wilderness has a range of people involved in helping to make it something very special, from Maureen & Des, the founders and owners of Kupidabin Wilderness, to the caretakers, facilitators and lifetime members. Have a look below for the bio’s of the people involved.
Des Pickstone
Desmond John Pickstone 31-10-1938---10-11-2023, passed away at home with his family at Mt Samson on Friday 10th November at 11:10 am. Laid to Rest at THE SAMSONVALE CEMETERY near the LAKE Friday 17th. November 2023 About Des 1975 - 1983 Director of The Arana...
Steve McKenzie
Steve McKenzie - Grounds Caretaker & Workshop Facilitator. Steve (Soulpaths Founder) is a trained Vision Quest facilitator and Vision Quest protector trainer (Stalking Wolf lineage, New Jersey). He is a Family Constellations facilitator (Margarete Keonning)...
Maureen Pickstone
Maureen Pickstone nee Maureen Mangos (Greek pronunciation Manyos) Great grandfather known as ‘Peter the Greek’ pioneered the Lyell a Gold mining town in New Zealand on the Buller River at Murchison near Nelson after jumping ship from Greece in 1860 The setting in the...
Life Members of Kupidabin Cultural Association
Hopi Tiwa Medicine Woman ‘Bear Medicine Standing Sacred’ – Verlinda Montoya RN. MS.
In recognition of her support to Kupidabin Cultural Association Inc. and Participation at Reinbo All Nations Gatherings 2007 – 2009 – 2011
Reverend Lucille Jennifer Thompson
Representative on K.C.A.I. Committee for The First Nation People. In recognition of her continuing support to Kupidabin Cultural Association inc.Biography: Reverend Jennifer Thompson (Aunty Jenny) is a Deacon of the Anglican Church of Australia, and a qualified...
Nana Emma Hart
Organizer of the 2012 K.A.I.A.A. Trip to New Zealand and continuing support of Kupidabin Cultural Association Inc.
Colin Hui Tong
Inaugural President of Kupidabin Cultural Association Inc. 2008 – 2015Below is the Memorial Service handout for Colin designed by Gina and written by Maureen. Click on image for full size.
Grand Mother Wendy Williamson
Inaugural Member of Kupidabin Cultural Association Inc. In appreciation of her ongoing support
Maori Elder Kiri Dewes
In recognition of her continuing support of Kupidabin Cultural Association Inc. Representative of the Maori People on K.C.A.I. Committee.