Reconciliation: It’s Time for Action
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Reconciliation: It’s Time for Action
Thursday, May 13, 2021
This series of workshops has been designed to offer actionable approaches for organizations to achieve goals of reconciliation, equity and diversity. You will receive new tools to help you with this work and, more importantly, the confidence and encouragement to take on this work with your staff, directors, volunteers and communities.
More than just a discussion, you will actually work through many of the recommended actions, so that you come out of the session with first-hand knowledge and real-life experience.
Let’s roll up our sleeves and get to work.
By Working Together with Dr. Lorna Wanosts’a7 Williams
Thursday, May 13, 2021
9:00am
“We can do it by trying, by working together… By working together, we can make it better for all of us.” These were the words Dr. Lorna Wanosts’a7 Williams spoke as she closed her keynote speech at UNESCO’s International Conference Language Technologies for All (Paris, 2019).
A few years earlier, Dr. Williams spoke at our conference, offering a memorable, inspiring keynote address that has not been forgotten. We are honoured to welcome Dr. Williams back to the conference to once again offer words of inspiration and encouragement and to challenge us to join together as we launch into the real work of reconciliation.
Unique Cultures • Unique Communities • Unique Collaborations
Thursday, May 13, 2021
11:00am
In 2019, the Canadian Commission for UNESCO co-published “Best Practices for Indigenous Engagement” to help organizations build meaningful relationships and true engagement with Indigenous communities.
Consistently across different Indigenous cultures in Canada, real dialogue and work cannot take place until important relationship building has occurred. Once a relationship has been established with clear expectations and understanding, then the partnership can flourish and be celebrated.
Indigenous Peoples of Canada are as diverse as our country is vast. While there are some consistent considerations when engaging with Indigenous peoples, we must learn to consider the unique cultural customs and practices within unique communities.
Authored by Sarah Gamble, and based on her real-life experiences and research, the Canadian Commission for UNESCO document provides a series of recommendations for best practices when beginning discussions with Indigenous communities. Sarah will introduce us to these best practices and lead us through an informative, hands-on workshop.
Presented by
- Sarah Gamble, Co-Owner at Moose & Muskwa Consulting Ltd.; formed ED of Tumbler Ridge UNESCO Global Geopark
- Marsha Ḵwa’x̱i’latł Dufresne, Director, Tumbler Ridge UNESCO Global Geopark
- Sarah Behn
Setting the Bar: A Guide to Achieve New Standards for Reconciliation within the Heritage Sector
Thursday, May 13, 2021
1:00pm-3:30pm
A few years ago, we claimed on our website “reconciliation will not be achieved through a single process, but through an ongoing commitment to make things better through a range of actions that are carefully developed according to the needs and circumstances of each situation.”
While a lot has been accomplished in recent years, there is no doubt there is much more work to be done. And that work can only be accomplished with action.
Action is the backbone of our new guide, “Setting the Bar: A Guide to Achieve New Standards for Reconciliation within the Heritage Sector”, which lays out a series of achievable steps to guide any organization through a meaningful process of reflection, discussion, and action.
You will be introduced to the guide and its principles, and you will then roll-up your sleeves as you work through some of the actions. At the end of this workshop, you will have the courage and inspiration to work with your staff, volunteers, directors and community to achieve the necessary actions.
This is reconciliation in action.
Presenters include:
- Kamala Todd: Adjunct Professor, Urban Studies SFU; Filmmaker
- Sharanjit Kaur Sandhra: PhD Candidate, History, UBC; Co-Curator, Sikh Heritage Museum, National Historic Site Gur Sikh Temple
- Sarah Gamble, Co-Owner at Moose & Muskwa Consulting Ltd.; formed ED of Tumbler Ridge UNESCO Global Geopark
Our Commitment
Conferences excel with moments of inspiration, but not so with longer-term action. For the 2021 conference, we will break that cycle by committing to ongoing work following the conference.
The two main sessions that makeup “Reconciliation in Action” are based on two guides that provide specific, achievable actions. To encourage action beyond the conference, we are inviting participants (and anyone who wants to join) to continue the dialogue over the remainder of the year. This will provide opportunities to network, to discuss successes and challenges, to explore questions, and to offer community support.
Note: the ongoing meetings will be open to all; attending the conference sessions does not imply a commitment to attend the community support meetings.
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Schedule and timings are subject to change without notice. Periodically check the website for changes or email us if you have questions.