Everyone is encouraged to visit the vendor booths, SJCG exhibits and wellness station
Kathy is a trail blazer and comes by this honestly from growing up in the bush. She has spent at least 25 years generating Indigenous ways of knowing in education. In this session, she shares her experiences and stories in relation to creating spaces and places for Indigenous peoples in non-Indigenous spaces. She is a knowledge searcher and seeker of truths. The work she does as a trail blazer is full of challenges and rewards. Her work, she says, is informed by her teachings of the land and her love of her people. In this presentation Kathy focuses on how her Anishinaabe teachings inform her ways of knowing, being, and doing.
Open to Invited Nurses Only - 2nd Session of Repairing the Sacred Circle Workshop
PLEASE NOTE that this session runs until 3:00pm.
Everyone is encouraged to visit the vendor booths, SJCG exhibits and wellness station
A Recap, Sharing Circle & Giveaway
Everyone is encouraged to visit the vendor booths, SJCG exhibits and wellness station
Everyone is encouraged to visit the vendor booths, SJCG exhibits and wellness station
Exploring pathways to address Indigenous-specific racism in healthcare, with discussions on social determinants, education, and traditional approaches to healing and justice.
We face a distinct and widespread disintegration in our community. Against this backdrop, how do we focus meager resources to create new betterment of a collective future. Focusing on Indigenous children, junior youth, and youth to enhance school success improves spiritual, emotional, intellectual, physical development and improves health outcomes. This presentation explores the reality of Indigenous provincial education in our city and asks those in attendance to actively engage in this greatest community building challenge and transform our city.
Explore the opportunities to enhance healthcare access for Indigenous communities through a health equity lens, showcasing strategies to overcome barriers, the importance of specialized programs in hospitals, and methods to integrate Indigenous cultural safety system-wide
This presentation emphasizes the importance of culturally sensitive approaches to social programming and healing practices. Dr. Makokis and Anthony Johnson provide insights into community-driven initiatives, traditional healing circles, and the revitalization of cultural practices that promote connection, resilience, and well-being. They showcase successful case studies and models that have achieved positive outcomes in addressing addiction, mental health, and generational trauma within First Nation communities.
Dr. Makokis and Anthony Johnson empower community leaders and decision-makers. They provide practical strategies for fostering community engagement, building partnerships with government and non-profit organizations, and leveraging available resources to enhance access to healthcare, education, and social support.
Open to Invited Nurses Only - 1st Session of Repairing the Sacred Circle Workshop
PLEASE NOTE that this session runs until 3:30pm.
Everyone is encouraged to visit the vendor booths, SJCG exhibits and wellness station
Exploring pathways to address Indigenous-specific racism in healthcare, with discussions on social determinants, education, and traditional approaches to healing and justice.
We face a distinct and widespread disintegration in our community. Against this backdrop, how do we focus meager resources to create new betterment of a collective future. Focusing on Indigenous children, junior youth, and youth to enhance school success improves spiritual, emotional, intellectual, physical development and improves health outcomes. This presentation explores the reality of Indigenous provincial education in our city and asks those in attendance to actively engage in this greatest community building challenge and transform our city.
Explore the opportunities to enhance healthcare access for Indigenous communities through a health equity lens, showcasing strategies to overcome barriers, the importance of specialized programs in hospitals, and methods to integrate Indigenous cultural safety system-wide
Dr. James Makokis and Anthony Johnson, the incredible Two-Spirit couple, come together to shed light on the importance of building bridges of understanding for fostering reconciliation and allyship. Drawing from their diverse experiences and perspectives, they navigate the complexities of relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities, and the journey towards healing and unity.
With warmth, compassion, and a shared vision for a more inclusive society, Dr. Makokis and Anthony Johnson inspire individuals to embrace their roles as agents of change. They encourage participants to actively engage in the process of reconciliation, standing in solidarity with Indigenous communities and uplifting their voices.
In this empowering presentation, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the importance of building bridges of understanding, fostering reconciliation, and becoming true allies. Dr. James Makokis and Anthony Johnson's powerful message serves as a call to action, inviting individuals to join the journey toward healing, unity, and a future built on mutual respect, cultural celebration, and social justice.
Everyone is encouraged to visit the vendor booths, SJCG exhibits and wellness stationi
Hand Drum, Storytelling by Alex Copenance and the Battle Nation Singers, Todd Genno as Emcee