Series Description:

**Please know that this online workshop is interactive, as such you get out of it, what you put into it. Without meaningful participation, the results will not be as intended. Please ensure that you're able to commit to the full schedule and that you can be present and engaged during sessions.**

(One online workshop delivered over four online sessions) **Please select and register for ALL FOUR sessions on the next page**

Decolonization must start with individual change to more effectively drive system change. This 12-hour training series, held over four sessions, provides a foundational understanding of colonization’s impacts and what it means to engage in decolonization meaningfully. Participants will learn how small changes can contribute to a broader movement, making this workshop an essential first step.

Over four sessions, we connect the dots between past and present to deepen non-Indigenous Canadians’ understanding of how Canada was built on a cracked foundation and the realities Indigenous people continue to face. Participants will explore systemic barriers upheld by colonial frameworks, the responsibilities individuals and institutions have in advancing decolonization, and practical tools for action.

The pace and focus of each session are guided by group engagement, ensuring we take the time needed to unpack complex topics while fostering thoughtful reflection and discussion. This workshop is accessible to everyone, no matter where they are on their journey. By the end of this series, participants will benefit from shifting perspectives and gain tangible tools to implement decolonization in their personal and professional lives.

Instructor: Rhiannon Bennett 

Instructor Bio: Rhiannon Bennett (she/her) is Musqueam and a much-sought-after speaker who is well known for asking tough questions in a manner that encourages engagement and dialogue. She is actively working to create a more equitable world for all. She has been working with children, youth and families for over 20 years in a variety of roles. Professionally, she has worked with Indigenous youth and families with overarching themes of her work being Decolonization. After years of frustration with poor policies and funding cuts, Rhiannon was led to become more politically active. In 2014, she was the first Indigenous person elected to the Delta Board of Education. As a Delta School Board Trustee, Rhiannon focused on repairing and building stronger relationships with education partners. She was appointed to the B.C. School Trustees Association’s Indigenous Education Committee and was named co-chair of the committee until the end of her term.

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