This technical assistance will delve into the intricate tapestry of Indigenous history, community engagement, and truth-telling. Guided by a commitment to cultural sensitivity and respect, learners will explore the following key areas:
1. Engaging Communities and Survivors: A Genuine Approach
o Participants will gain a profound understanding of the process of engaging with communities and survivors in an authentic and Indigenous manner. By prioritizing harm prevention, participants will learn how to foster meaningful connections and build trust within Indigenous contexts.
2. Honoring Elders, Survivors, and Descendants: Unveiling Truths
o Delving into the heart of Indigenous history, participants will explore the needs, wisdom, and experiences of Elders, survivors, and descendants. Our focus encompasses establishing a record of truth regarding Indigenous communities in the Washington State.
3. Navigating Legacy and Crisis: Boarding Schools and Missing Community Members
o Participants will understand the intersection of both the boarding school legacy and the crisis of our missing and murdered community members.
Join us on this enlightening journey as we honor Indigenous voices, reckon with the past, and forge a path toward reconciliation and justice.
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