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What is Colonized Rehab?

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.



For example:

  • What are the historical impacts of Canada's Indian Act, Indian Reserve System and Indian Residential School System and why can’t they 'just get over it’?
  • If these schools were so horrific, why did they attend? 
  • Why do Indigenous people receive so many hand-outs?
  • What is the distinction between traditional hereditary leadership v. colonized leadership?
  • What is the significance of the thousands of recently discovered unmarked graves located at former Indian Residential School properties throughout Canada?
  • Why can't Canada simply rescind its Indian Act and Indian Reserve System?
  • What are Aboriginal rights and title and why does it impact major projects across Canada?
  • What is the distinction between white privilege, racism and systemic racism?
  • What is the proper use of the term ‘reconciliation’?


Colonized Rehab participants will leave with:


  • New perspectives that reduce racism toward Indigenous peoples in Canada.
  • Confidence in having conversations about Indigenous issues with friends and colleagues. 
  • Greater understanding of what reconciliation means and how to take action toward it. 
  • Ideas to support and create economic opportunities with Indigenous communities. 
  • Experience working through difficult conversations required for diversity, inclusion and reconciliation. 
  • Deeper connection with Indigenous culture and the people in your organization. 
  • Sessions are a mix of small group break-outs, group sharing and learning. 
  • Please contact Maynard if you are interested in becoming part of this community.

June 2, 2023 session participants

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. 

Special UPCOMING SESSION OF 'COLONIZED REHAB'

Special Colonized Rehab: Municipal/Regional Government Representatives and Roles within Reconciliation.

Day and time yet to be determined.

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