Reclaiming Lateral Kindness Workshop - Saskatoon, SK

Teams that work closely together, individuals who experience workplace tension, and employees who support community members will benefit from this workshop. Reclaiming Lateral Kindness helps First Nations employees and leaders shift from lateral violence to lateral kindness by understanding its roots, restoring respect and safety in daily interactions, and creating healthier, more culturally grounded ways of working together. The focus is on practical tools that strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and support a safer, more connected workplace.

Why take this course?
• Learn how lateral violence shows up and how to replace it with healthier patterns of interaction.
• Build trust, relational safety, and stronger workplace relationships.
• Gain tools for managing tension, misunderstandings, and internal conflict.
• Support a culture grounded in kindness, clarity, and mutual respect.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Anchor behaviour in First Nations values and practices that support community wellbeing.
• Address real workplace challenges with culturally grounded tools.
• Shift from frustration and harm toward kindness, clarity, and relational support.
• Strengthen interpersonal and communication skills to avoid burnout and conflict.
• Apply strategies relevant for frontline workers, supervisors, managers, and directors.