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LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: 6 Things to consider when writing a Land Acknowledgement RAISE offers various workshops, currently offering a workshop on Truth and Reconciliation. What you'll get in my workshops is my personal lived experience, from an "INDIGENOUS WORLD VIEW" and an "INDIGENOUS LENS", of how colonialism and genocide affected my people and me. I specifically have an academic background in Indigenous Government Studies and BA in First Nations Studies, I also have personal lived experience. I am also an award-winning indigenous business. As an Indigenous woman, I am greatly impacted by all of the issues that I am sharing with you and discussing. Free 30-minute consultation to discuss booking a Cultural competency training workshop for your company, group, or organization. https://lnkd.in/gHrDHwMQ This session is designed to help you discover how Indigenous Cultural Competency Training can help your company increase knowledge, enhance self-awareness and strengthen the skills of those who work both directly and indirectly with First Nations/Aboriginal/Indigenous people. #raise #diversity #inclusion #managers #culturalcompetency #unique #diversityinclusionequity #indigenousbusiness #indigenouswomen #inclusivity #culturalawareness #culturalsensitivity #listeningandlearning #openminded #people #education #crossculturalawareness #training #ally #allyship #middlemanagement #canada #ontario #schools #financeandeconomy #businessandmanagement #businessandleadership #community #experience #landdevelopment #land #landacknowledgements #didyouknow #rightsandtitle #equality #truthandreconciliation

Stories have always been used to start conversations, instill morals, and pique our interest, effortlessly. My story on how I began to use the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as a tool of inclusion for multilingual learners is fascinating. Therefore, it is a pleasure to join our host Aaron-Tate Wimberley [MBA, MSF], moderator Jay Sjerven, and fellow panelists Virgil Parker, and Nana Ohemaa Asante as we share our journey to bring inspiration to others. #UN, #SDG, #languagediversity,

I wanted to share an opportunity for learning more about Canada's Indigenous history through the work of a good friend Chastity Davis-Alphonse, her company Deyen and their signature course "Canadian History Through An Indigenous Women's Lens". "Deyen,"(pronounced Dee-yen) is the Tsilhqot'in word for their medicine people, and Chastity shared today that it symbolises an open invitation for everyone to transform. It beckons us to bring our hearts into every aspect of our lives, including the often impersonal realms of business and leadership. I would encourage anyone to join this course, and share it with everyone in your world. It is a deeply impactful experience and goes beyond the typical self-paced online learning courses by incorporating experiential music, art, video and storytelling by a diverse group of Canadian Indigenous women, as well as 2 live sessions to integrate the learnings. You can find more information and register at Deyen.ca At the launch event today, hosted by Tamara Taggart, we were privileged to hear from the very wise teacher Janis Brooks and I deeply resonated with everything she shared. She has deep and loving knowledge and it shone through in the truths she shared with us. Just a few of the learnings I took from this gathering (and this is highly condensed!): - The most powerful person in the room is actually the most loving, and truly understanding that will change everything about how we show up in the world. -  Communication energetically is always happening whether we realise it or not, and we might want to regularly ask ourselves “What is my energetic contribution?” - The process of decolonization is a chance to bring softness and femininity back to business. When you work from a place of love that is decolonizing. - Authentic connection and a true feeling of belonging is the antidote to disengagement and isolation, and this truth is supported by loads of research, polls and statistics. Only 1 in 5 employees in Canada report being highly engaged in their work, due to lack of connection with their leaders. - Developing heart centred leadership starts with self awareness and curiosity - becoming aware of our own position, power, privilege and bias. Those questions are not to be feared, but create opportunity to mitigate or leverage the conditions that your position, power, privilege and bias creates. - Understand the difference between intent and impact. Being a heart centred leader is living by the platinum rule - treating others how they want to be treated, not how you would like to be treated. - What might happen if you focus first on how you want to be, before what you have to do? How do I want to be today? Loving, kind, creative, connected, present etc.. “When people go to work they shouldn’t have to leave their hearts at home.” Betty Bender There is more information about both Janis and Chastity at their websites as well: Chastitydavis.com Salishansolutions.com

Raise offers a variety of workshops, currently offering workshops on Truth and Reconciliation. Not only do I have an academic background, but I also have personal lived experience. What you'll get in my workshops is my personal lived experience of how colonialism and genocide affected me and my people. As an Indigenous woman, I am greatly impacted by all of the issues that I am sharing with you and discussing. Not all Indigenous cultural competency training programs are the same, just like Indigenous people they are uniquely diverse and different. Free 30-minute consultation to discuss booking a Cultural competency training workshop for your company, group, or organization. https://lnkd.in/gHrDHwMQ This session is designed to help you discover how Indigenous Cultural Competency Training can help your company increase knowledge, enhance self-awareness and strengthen the skills of those who work both directly and indirectly with First Nations/Aboriginal/Indigenous people. #raise #mmiwawareness  #culturalcompetency  #unique   #diversityinclusionequity  #indigenousbusiness   #indigenouswomen   #inclusivity  #culturalawareness  #culturalsensitivity   #listeningandlearning   #openmind  #people  #education  #crossculturalawareness #training  #ally  #allyship  #middlemanagement  #canada  #ontario  #schools  #financeandeconomy  #businessandmanagement  #businessandleadership #community #experience #landdevelopment #land #landacknowledgements #didyouknow #rightsandtitle #equality #truthandreconciliation

The critics are loud, condemning First Nations youth (or largely, any youth) for not being ambitious enough, for not caring enough, for not being focused enough and on and on. (Have you ever observed a youth as they attempted to beat a level in a video game? I have never seen anyone MORE focused, but I digress.) If you have been to my seminars or heard one of my speeches, you have heard me quote my favourite quote. “If a flower doesn’t bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower.” And you have heard me say that Indigenous youth are trying to grow in soil doused in gasoline, that soil being Canada with all its ingrained racism and generational judgement of Indigenous peoples. Because what Canada still refuses to see is that our youth carry gifts too. And like anyone who has ever grown a plant (or attempted to) can tell you, plants do not grow without light. Neither do gifts. Like a cherish flower, our youth need an environment that nurtures their gifts, so the only question is … Canada, do you want to see prosperous, successful Indigenous? If your answer is yes, then HELP ME TO CHANGE THE ENVIRONMENT! We are learning to shine our own light on our gifts, but we need your help. We need you to realize: Racism = darkness Assimilation = gasoline Judgement = darkness Exclusion = gasoline Leave the growing to us. Your job is to simply help us to create an environment in which we can grow … like we used to before your ancestors got here. The journey continues … I love you! HUGSSSSSS Sandi If you love these posts, head to my website and sign-up to be on my email list. That way you get the blog post and the related video directly in your inbox meaning you will never miss a thing! And don't forget, this is the kind of personal conversational guidance you receive in my brand new TIE (Through Indigenous Eyes) Reconciliation program. Check it out on my website. #icreatesafespace #indigenouscanada #reconciliation #canada #change #growth #success #empowerment #recruitment #retention #healing #history #allyship https://lnkd.in/gBxeuC4m

What are the Seven Steps to Reconciliation and Allyship™? Our tried-and-tested framework underpins all of our programs for a reason - it works. Developed by my co-director, Aboriginal Elder Aunty Munya Andrews, and myself, it is drawn from decades of lived experience and authentic cultural knowledge. These Seven Steps are guaranteed to develop cultural competency, ignite your Reconciliation Action Plan, inspire Allyship and build a stronger, more inclusive organisation. 👣 Step 1: Reconciliation - what it means and why it's important to your organisation 👣 Step 2: Diversity, Identity & Stereo-types - what it means to be Indigenous 👣 Step 3: Our Shared History - how it impacts us today 👣 Step 4: Communication & Unconscious Bias - how to improve relationships 👣 Step 5: Kinship & Sorry Business - lessons about belonging and implications in the workplace 👣 Step 6: Privilege - the role of privilege in creating and closing the gap 👣 Step 7: Allyship - the so what? Discover the practical actions everyone can take to create a kinder, more inclusive Australia Get started today with Evolve Communities 7 Steps Online Course. #CulturalAwarenessTraining #AllyTraining #PracticalReconciliation #7Steps #ReconciliationActionPlan #DiversityEquityInclusion

3rd National Indigenous Empowerment Summit. An opportunity to network and understand how other organisations are tackling the challenges and opportunities facing Indigenous education, economic development, and workforce. #indigenousEmpowerment23

What does Native American Heritage month mean to you? "By acknowledging there is strength in all of our learning journeys...remembering we are here to mentor and be mentored as we build our relationships to our home, culture and amongst ourselves." - Shaelene Grace Moler Happy #nativeamericanheritagemonth. As we mentor and are mentored we can acknowledge that 30,000 years of Native American heritage cannot fit into a single month but we can celebrate and honor the rich cultures, traditions and contributions of Native Americans to the United States and the world. This month is an opportunity for us to engage in meaningful conversations, challenge stereotypes and promote societal understanding and appreciation for Indigenous peoples and ways of life. Ways to extend your learning with SSP Partner Haa Tóoch Lichéesh: 1. Attend the Haa Tóoch Lichéesh free Lingít language class this fall with Nelaatoh Anna Clock for beginner and intermediate learnings. Tuesdays 10-11am October 17-December 12, 2023. Learn more at linktr.ee/htlcoalition 2.Kaa Tukaxsaké Héende Towards the River That Untangles a Person's Mind Cross-Sector Equity Cohort November Gathering on Friday, November 17, 2023. These bimonthly gatherings feature though leaders and frameworks for equity, centering relationships and healing practices in order to facilitate accountability work in our organizations. Learn more at linktr.ee/htlcoalition 3. Alaska Native Dialogues on Race and Equity (ANDORE) Host Training. December 5-6, 2023. This training is informed by First Alaskan's Institute's Dialogues on Racial Equity. Learn more at linktr.ee/htlcoalition 

📢 Exciting times ahead! Day 2/Part 1 of our journey toward a Whole School Approach to 🌍 #Global Citizenship and Service Learning with Aaron from Inspire Citizens was truly inspiring. 🔜 Stay tuned for more updates as we embark on this transformative journey. Let's foster empathy, drive positive change, and create global citizens together! 🌱🔁 #EducationForChange #InspireCitizens #Empathytoimpact #GCED #GlobalCitizenshipEducation #Ghana 🇬🇭