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PRE-FESTIVAL EVENTS

TRUTH, RECONCILIATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY

COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS

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TRUTH, RECONCILIATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY

COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS

August 19th

Adult 1 Day Workshop - $25 + Tax - Including Entree for Saturday,  August 19th, 2023 1:00-3:00 PM at Sandbox Building, 6177 BC-6, Winlaw, BC.

July 15th 

Participants are encouraged to bring their questions about truth and reconciliation in unceded Sinixt tmxwúlaʔx (homeland). The focus will be on demonstrating responsibility and respect as good guests and how to ask and demonstrate responsibility to work in Sinixt tmxwúlaʔxw (homeland). This workshop will be co-facilitated by a green/plant people practitioner working in right relations with Autonomous Sinixt. Participants will be asked during the end of the first workshop how they will be holding themselves accountable as an ally after the workshop. 


It will be a safe space to ask questions about Sinixt in advance of meeting with Autonomous Sinixt Elder & Matriarch Marilyn James. 

 

August 19th 

The goal of this workshop is to educate participants on the Autonomous Sinixt and their təmxʷúlaʔxʷ (homeland).  During the second session we will open a dialog about how to create an ask & how the participants have held themselves accountable throughout the təmxʷúlaʔxʷ (homeland). 

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The intention of Kootenay Wellness Festival is to strengthen the connection between our surrounding communities & local businesses as a way to provide access to all who wish to explore mindful living. This all-ages weekend festival will give attendants the opportunity to immerse themselves in an array of classes, workshops, educational talks, art, culture & more.

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We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia.

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