Feb 11, 2020—West Kelowna, BC: Unsure how to integrate cultural approaches into your program or classroom? You are not alone. Dr. Margo Greenwood once posed the tough question: “Are we creating modified versions of residential schools in our own communities?” In other words: Are we feeding into colonization or are we promoting revitalization? How do […]
Jan 28, 2020—West Kelowna, BC: Traditionally children are the centre of Syilx society. They are the hub around which all else is ordered. Dr. Bill Cohen explains: “The People-to-be, the children and youth ages 0-17, are in the centre of the Sqilxwlcawt extended family system. Kids learn to be Squilx and the skills and knowledge […]
Jan 14, 2020—West Kelowna, BC: IndigenEYEZ is excited for the New Year and our ongoing Champions of Change series! “What I learned will help me to connect to each member of the group I’m facilitating.” – 2019 participant This innovative coaching and leadership training series will give you tools to more effectively reach your goals […]
Jan 7, 2020— Nanaimo, BC: On the territory of the Snuneymuxw there is a growing interest in learning Hul’q’umi’num, the language spoken by First Nations on southeastern Vancouver Island by the Snuneymuxw, Stz’uminus and Snaw-Naw-As people. Last November, a forum was held to talk about how the Nanaimo community is incorporating Hul’q’umi’num and to ensure […]
Dec 3, 2019—Goa, India: IndigenEYEZ models our creative empowerment work after mentor organization Partners For Youth Empowerment. The board of directors at Partners For Youth Empowerment is chaired by Deepa Narayan. IndigenEYEZ co-founder Kelly Terbasket is a new member of the board and has had the good fortune to get to know Deepa and learn […]
Nov 26, 2019—West Kelowna, BC: Inspired by the wisdom of our ancestors and impacted by current scientific knowledge join us to become a champion of change for the future. This is not a workshop filled with information to be downloaded, but rather it is an integrative holistic PROCESS, a PRACTICE with the potential to strengthen […]
Nov 12, 2019—West Kelowna, BC: If Indigenous resurgence is an iceberg, policy change and activism are the visible tip, while relationship and connection are the massive piece beneath the surface. The colonial legacy of fragmented relationships and internalized oppression is at the root of the lateral violence in our communities and families that undermines […]
Nov 5, 2019—West Kelowna, BC: Thank you to everyone who attended Champions of Change Session One on October 25th! Champions of Change is an immersive leadership workshop series in West Kelowna happening once a month from October 2019 to May 2020. Join us for our Session Two on Monday, November 18th! Participant Feedback from Session […]
