Embark on a transformative two-day workshop with Patty Krawec (Anishinaabe), the esteemed author of “Becoming Kin.” Patty, with co-facilitator Krystal Brant (Mohawk), will guide participants through her book’s eloquently described learning journey, providing a rare opportunity to connect with the author directly. Engage in meaningful learning circles, encouraging dialogue and reflection as we collectively “unforget our history.”
This immersive 2-day experience is organized into four modules, each designed to lead learners toward a future that honours relations between people and the world around us. Throughout this journey, we will revisit the stories we have been told about history. Participants will explore ways to honour treaties rather than violate them, rethink their relationship to land and examine the patterns and connections contained within history that continue to shape contemporary policy.
Attendees will gain a unique perspective on settler colonialism through the eyes of an Indigenous writer. As Patty aptly notes, “Settler colonialism tried to force us into one particular way of living, but thinking through what it means to be kin can help us imagine a different future.”
By the end of this workshop, participants will gain a richer understanding of historical narratives and will also be equipped with the tools to actively contribute to building a future that respects and honours the interconnectedness of all people, the land, and creation.
Program Information
What you’ll learn studying ILW: Becoming Leaders who can be Good Kin:
- Explore historical narratives often overlooked or misrepresented.
- Gain insights into the impact of settler colonialism on Indigenous communities.
- Reflect on the significance of treaties and how we can commit to honouring them.
- Foster a deeper commitment to the importance of historical agreements.
- Examine the impact of colonialism on cultural narratives and identities.
- Challenge and dismantle historical narratives perpetuated through colonial education, such as the notion that Canada is exclusively a nation of immigrants.
- Explore the concept of “kin” as a pathway to imagining a more inclusive future, diverging from the typical understanding of the Canadian Mosaic
Immersive Leadership Workshop: Becoming Leaders who can be good kin for:
- Individuals who want to respect, listen and move forward together
- Individuals who want to hear the author’s and her ancestor’s story with themes of creation, replacement and disappearance
- Those who want to ask themselves “What would it look like to remember that we are all related?”
- Those looking to become better relatives to the land
- Individuals looking to become a better relative to one another
Meet author Patty Krawec
Through her work, Patty Krawec has lead readers through dimensions of Indigenous and settler history, mythology, identity, and spirituality.
Food and refreshments will be provided throughout the two days.
Prerequisites
- General computer and technology use abilities
- Open mind
Technology Requirements
- None
This program does not include any assessments.
Program image credit: CIRA
| Course Detail | Course Info |
|---|---|
| Course Code | PCSL 9N36 |
| Date of Next Start | Closed |
| Price | $1,495 |
| OSAP Eligible | No |
| Delivery Mode(s) | INP - In Person |
| Duration | 16 hours |
| Frequency | Two Days - Consecutive |
| Intake Details | Next and more intake info |
| Scheduled Class Time(s) | 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM |