Our team will assist your organization in creating a respectful land acknowledgment that honors the traditional stewards of the lands in your area while also building authentic relationships and sustainable partnerships with local tribal leaders. To guide the learning of creating a meaningful land acknowledgment, we utilize Poka Laenui's Five Phases of Decolonization:

 

1) Rediscover and Recover

2) Mourning

3) Dreaming

4) Commitment

5) Action

 

In this customized training session, we will dive into the history of colonization and our place within that history. Empathy is integral to society and community functioning gracefully. Therefore, we will engage in the stories of pre-colonial contact and the impact of colonization delivered by local tribal members. We'll end our time together with a working draft of the organization's land acknowledgment.

 

Outcomes:

• Understanding Historical Context: Participants will gain insights into the history of colonization and its lasting effects on Indigenous communities, fostering a deeper understanding of their role in this history.

• Building Empathy and Relationships: Through stories shared by local tribal members, participants will learn how to cultivate empathy and strengthen relationships with Indigenous communities, enhancing collaboration and mutual respect.

• Crafting Meaningful Acknowledgments: Participants will acquire the skills to create a respectful and impactful land acknowledgment that reflects their organization's commitment to honoring Indigenous lands and building and sustaining relationships with the Indigenous peoples.

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To understand more about the importance of an Indigenous Land Acknowledgment, click here to read the article.