Next Steps in ReconciliACTION Program

Our 10 hour Next Steps in ReconciliACTION Program, specifically for settler Canadians who have already attended at least two or more of our Elements of Truth: BEFORE RECONCILIATION workshops and are ready to take their conversations and learning to the next level.

This program offers a welcoming, safer space to continue your journey toward deepening your awareness and understanding of your roles and responsibilities in unsettling colonial narratives and practices within your organizations and personal lives.

We will examine everyday acts of anti-Indigenous racism, practice Oops & Ouch moments, and explore actionable ways to challenge the colonial status quo.

Participation will be limited to a maximum of 30 and it is necessary to commit to all 4 of these program sessions to ensure you leave with a baseline of tools, knowledge, growing confidence, connections and shared learning to move your commitment to Truth and Reconciliation forward.

PROGRAM DATES

• 2021: November 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd – Tuesdays 9.30am – 12.00pm
• 2022: March 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th – Wednesdays 3.00 – 5.30pm

PRE-QUALIFICATION CHECK LIST – Please ensure you can affirm each of these statements to ensure you get the most from this program.

• I have already attended (or are currently registered for) at least two of the four Elements of Truth: BEFORE RECONCILIATION workshops.
• I understand the concept of making space and holding space for learning through an Indigenous world view.
• I am committed to centering Indigenous voices and concepts in my work within my organization or community.
• I have done some preliminary work on unpacking power & privilege and am ready to explore further how I can effect a ripple to make change in my sphere of influence.

We help settlers cultivate relationships with Indigenous peoples and place.

kinSHIFT is an Indigenous-led initiative supporting settlers in building respectful relationships with Indigenous peoples and places. Our experiential, arts-based workshops allow participants to learn, practice, ask questions, and make mistakes in a safe environment, all while building a foundation for engaging meaningfully with Indigenous peoples.

kinSHIFT is a project of IndigenEYEZ, a community-based initiative that has been empowering youth and emerging Indigenous leaders since 2013.

Facilitated by Kelly Terbasket, Program Director

A proud Syilx Okanagan woman of mixed European heritage, Kelly combines a wealth of experience in Indigenous community development with a passion for social change and an abiding gift for creating fun spaces for others. Kelly brings 30+ years of work in regional and provincial positions along with diverse skills that include being an in-demand facilitator, certified coach, curriculum developer, filmmaker, and holding a degree in social work. Coming from strong families in both the Indigenous and non-Indigenous worlds, she has spent her life bridging these divides and is supportive of others navigating this important process.

Facilitated by Denise Lecoy, Facilitator

Denise Lecoy is a Syilx-Okanagan woman, daughter, sister, auntie, wife, mother of 6 adult sons, and grandmother. She feels blessed to live in her home community on the Penticton Indian Reserve. Her professional experience and educational background spans 30 years, involved primarily within the health and social services areas, on reserve, off reserve, within Indigenous and non-Indigenous organizations and institutions, as a facilitator, instructor, program manager and elected leader. Her father, snpinktn Hereditary Chief, Adam Eneas, taught her about the importance of relationships, and her late mother, Verna Baker, of the Sḵwxwú7mesh people, taught her the importance of family. What brings her joy is being out on the land, RunWalking, with her family.

In partnership with Andrew Greer, Managing Director: Purppl

Andrew Greer is the Managing Director at Purppl (Purposeful People), a social enterprise accelerator. Purppl helps social enterprises and social purpose organizations build sustainable business models and sustainable impact models.

Here are a few words from Andrew on the challenge, the journey, and the workshops.

“Systemic challenges like climate change or reconciliation require a collaborative approach. The way forward is inclusive, equitable, and cross-cultural. Not acting is no longer an option.”

“Unsure of what to do or scared to take steps? Me too. I invite you to learn with and from others in these workshops. Collectively we improve Indigenous cultural inclusion and equity to make way for a different future.”

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend this training?

Non-Indigenous settlers who have already attended at least one or more of our Elements of Truth: BEFORE RECONCILIATION workshops and are ready to take their conversations and learning to the next level.

What outcomes can I expect?

We will examine everyday acts of anti-Indigenous racism, practice Oops & Ouch moments, and explore actionable ways to challenge the colonial status quo.

Do I have to participate in all four sessions?

Yes, it is necessary to commit to all 4 of these program sessions to ensure you leave with a baseline of tools, knowledge, growing confidence, connections and shared learning to move your commitment to Truth and Reconciliation forward.

How should I prepare?

We’ll be in touch before the event with some light pre-reading (30-60 mins of content).

I won’t be near a computer- can I call in?

kinSHIFT workshops are interactive and would be best attended using the Zoom app (mobile or desktop).

How much are tickets?

$300 per person.

Interested in attending the training and the ticket price is a barrier? Let’s talk! Email us at inspire@indigeneyez.com.

Do you offer a group rate?

Yes, we are pleased to offer a discount on purchases of 5 or more tickets. Please email inspire@indigeneyez.com for a promotional code.

Please note that the workshops are designed to be interactive and participatory so each member of your group will need their own device / screen. Participants will be split up into breakout groups several times through the workshops.