First of all, what is 'decolonization'?
'COLONIZED' REHAB is a safe facilitated dialogue Indigenous engagement community forum for Indigenous and non-Indigenous critical thinkers interested in a conversations that bring clarity to common misconceptions non-Indigenous peoples may have towards Canada’s Indigenous peoples.
These conversations explore the impacts of Canada's colonization process on First Nation communities. COLONIZED' REHAB sessions will take place the first Friday of every other month. Next session: June 2, 2023 (9:00 am to 12:00 pm - PT). TWO (2) spaces remain. Tough topics such as reconciliation, Canada’s land question (i.e. treaty negotiations), white privilege, racism, systemic racism, leadership are always encouraged, and explored. Critical thinking on the part of all participants is a requirement to participate. This aspect of decolonization is not only for non-Indigenous peoples, elected Indigenous leaders should also question their level of colonization in working in the best interests of their commuities. In this customizable experience, Colonized Rehab addresses the questions that many are scared to ask but are necessary to understand in order to move forward in a healthy way.
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Colonized Rehab participants will leave with:
1. KWAST-en-ayu, (or Maynard ), lead facilitator
2. Ame-Lia Tamburrini, CEO/Founder, HUM Consulting (co-facilitator)
3. Stewart Alsgard ('Qoqoq'), former Mayor, City of Powell River
4. Victoria Bennett, Outreach Officer, Elections Canada
5. Val Gafka, Township of Langley
6. Rochelle Ignacio, Director – Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Tamarack Institute
7. Joshua Ince, Director of International Sales, Norwood Sawmills
8. Judy Kitts, First Nations Engagement Manager, Greater Victoria Harbour Authority
9. Maurice LaBorde, National Director Publisher, MediaEdge
10. Trista McIver, BC Bereavement Hotline
11. Donna McMahon, Area E Director for the Sunshine Coast Regional District
12. d'Art Newton, Indigenous Community & Leadership Development
13. Angelina Pelletier, Tamarack Institute
14. Keeghan Pollard, URSA Creative
15. Alyssa Randall, Civil & Environmental Project Engineer, Gwaii Engineering
Colonized Rehab content aligns with Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training Backgrounder (ICATB). ICATB document purchasers have priority access to Colonized Rehab sessions. E-mail Maynard to schedule your organization's customized in-person 'Colonized Rehab' session.
Contact Maynard for more details.E-mail Maynard (maynard (@) indigenousinsight.ca to discuss a customized Colonized Rehab session for your organization.
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