LEARNING TOGETHER ‘Wahkotowin’ Cross Cultural Training Day

Participants will:

Gain a better understanding of how stereotypes and biases impact Aboriginal communities
Gain a stronger appreciation and understanding for the current impacts that historical processes and practices have on Aboriginal people and their relationship with the general population today
Gain knowledge and awareness of the diverse values, beliefs, practices, traditions and cultures amongst Aboriginal people

Outline
Roy and Judy Health Break Roy Louis	Welcome remarksProtocols and traditional gift givingAll other IntroductionsOpening Prayer Talking Circle: Using feather and smudge (explaining the significance) Bus Stop Activity: understanding bias ——————————————————————————- To develop an awareness and appreciation for Aboriginal (First Nations, Metis, Inuit) peoples diverse values, beliefs, practices, culture and tradition. Historical Overview Timeline: pre- and post- contact Legislation affecting Aboriginal people such as Treaties and the Indian Act First Nations Core Values Understanding a few traditional sacred ceremonies still practiced Lunch Break
Judy Louis	To consider the impacts that colonization, residential schools, assimilationpolicies/practices have had on the Aboriginal populationThe impact of Colonialism and Residential Schools 60’s Scoop The Children and Youth “left behind” Health Break

Roy and Judy Louis	To develop an understanding how these historical roots are directly relatedto current issues and present day realities.To develop skills and identify strategies to build trustand relationships with First Nations people. Sharing World View and indigenous perspectives.
Cree Language	Roy will share basic conversational Cree to build understandingabout the culture and ceremonies, as well as, some basic command words. Closing
	Talking CircleEvaluation

Contact: Fiona Brownlee at f.brownlee@edmonton.anglican.ca

or by phone at 780-312-9070 to let us know that you will be attending.

This session is about being in a safe place. Please feel free to ask any questions and voice any concerns that you may have.

Facilitators will bring a wide selection of resources, artifacts, medicines and suggested websites throughout the session.

This is an initiative of the Indigenous Ministry of the Anglican Diocese of Edmonton.