Water: Shared Responsibilities

We help settlers cultivate relationships with Indigenous peoples and place.kinSHIFT is an Indigenous-led initiative supporting settlers to gain the knowledge and skills to cultivate 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.kinSHIFTis a project ofIndigenEYEZ, a community-based initiative that has been empowering emerging Indigenous leaders since 2013.

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Raises consciousness of the impacts of micro-aggressions in anti-Indigenous racism and supports our motion towards transformative learning.

<h1>Elements of truth: before reconciliation</h1><p>An experiential workshop series guided by Indigenous values: reciprocity, inclusion, curiosity, and humility.</p><p>1. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/earth-impacts-of-colonization-tickets-153381966591" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Earth: Impacts of Colonization</a></p><p>2. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/air-expanding-perspectives-tickets-153742870063" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Air: Expanding Perspectives</a></p><p>3. <a href="https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fire-awareness-of-power-and-privilege-tickets-153743883093" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Fire: Awareness of Power and Privilege</a></p><p>4. Water: Shared Responsibilities</p><p></p><p>SHARED HISTORY means knowing where we come from.</p><p></p><p>COLLECTIVE PURPOSE is coming together to make the change we want -- to restore healthy places for all.</p>

<h2>4. Water: Shared Responsibilities</h2><p>Reconciliation requires an understanding of how words and actions contribute to the marginalization of others and recognition of the urgency of taking collective responsibility for change. This workshop raises consciousness of the impacts of micro-aggressions in anti-Indigenous racism and supports our motion towards transformative learning and communication.</p><p><em>Our ripples for positive change flow through time and place.</em></p><p></p><p>You are encouraged to attend all four workshops (Earth - June 1, Air - June 8, Fire - June 15, Water - June 22) but they are designed in a way that you can learn, participate, and contribute in each workshop if you can’t attend them all.</p>

<p>We help settlers cultivate relationships with Indigenous peoples and place.</p><p>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.</p><p><a href="http://www.kinshift.ca/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">kinSHIFT</a> is a project of <a href="https://indigeneyez.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">IndigenEYEZ</a>, a community-based initiative that has been empowering emerging Indigenous leaders since 2013.</p>

<h3>Facilitated by Kelly Terbasket, Program Director</h3><p>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.</p>

<h3>In partnership with Andrew Greer, Managing Director: Purppl</h3><p>Andrew Greer is the Managing Director at <a href="https://purppl.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Purppl</a> (Purposeful People), a social enterprise accelerator. Purppl helps social enterprises and social purpose organizations build sustainable business models and sustainable impact models. </p><p>Here are a few words from Andrew on the challenge, the journey, and the workshops. </p><p>"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.”</p><p>“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.”</p>

<h2>Frequently Asked Questions</h2><h3>Who should attend this training?</h3><p>Non-Indigenous settlers interested in cultivating relationships with Indigenous peoples and place.</p><h3>What outcomes can I expect?</h3><p>This workshop raises consciousness of the impacts of micro-aggressions in anti-Indigenous racism and supports our motion towards transformative learning and communication.</p><h3>Do I have to participate in all four workshops?</h3><p>No. We encourage you to attend all four workshops (Earth - June 1, Air - June 8, Fire - June 15, Water - June 22) but they are designed in a way that you can learn, participate, and contribute in each workshop if you can’t attend them all.</p><h3>How should I prepare?</h3><p>We&#x27;ll be in touch a few days before the event with some light pre-reading (30-60 mins of content).</p><h3>I won&#x27;t be near a computer- can I call in?</h3><p>kinSHIFT workshops are interactive and would be best attended using the Zoom app (mobile or desktop).</p><h3>How much are tickets?</h3><p>$100 Standard - includes 1 tickets to a workshop</p><p>$150 Supporter - includes 1 standard ticket ($100) and contributes to scholarships for  anyone experiencing payment barriers ($50)</p><p>$200 Champion - includes 1 standard ticket ($100) and a scholarship for anyone experiencing payment barriers ($100)</p><p>Attending all four workshops? Email hello@purppl.com for a 25% off promo code.</p><p>Interested in attending the training and the ticket price is a barrier? Let&#x27;s talk! Email us at hello@purppl.com. </p><h3>Do you offer a group rate?</h3><p>Yes, we are pleased to offer a discount on purchases of 5 or more tickets. Please email inspire@IndigenEYEZ.com for a promotional code. </p><p>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.</p>

<h2>Have a question?</h2><p>For support, please contact hello@purppl.com.</p>

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