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MORE RECENT EVENTS
In July we had the pleasure of delivering the 2-day workshop CIRCLES OF CARE: Supporting Substance-involved Mothers in Pinomootang First Nation at Fairford, Manitoba.
Our thanks to Rose Offenloch, Community and Family Support Worker, for hosting (and feeding) us. The workshop concluded with participants creating 'quilts' about where they find healing.
My healing place by the river.
DEEP ROOTS, STRONG WINGS
Raising Resilient Children
In May 2014 we led a 2-day training workshop called Deep Roots, Strong Wings: Raising resilient children which, being over subscribed we repeated in June. Facilitator Frances Ravinsky blended teaching from Western knowledge traditions with reflection on participants' own experience as parents and caregivers, using personal stories, trust exercises and art
to elicit Indigenous wisdom and traditions relating to helping children and youth navigate today's challenges. The intimacy and safety of the sharing circle allowed for mutual support and hope to emerge along with grief (laughter and tears) over the course of tho days. Winnipeg's Mediation Services provided the space to meet, share teachings and stories, make art and enjoy good meals together.
A STORY EXCHANGE IN OUR ANSAR (HELPER) COMMUNITY
Professional Development through Reflective Practice
Also in May Frances Ravinsky from Community Works and Nilufer Rachman from Snow Angel Films were privileged to co-facilitate a reflective practice workshop with staff from Healthy Muslim Families. Quranic stories and stories from staff members’ own life journeys were used to invite staff to explore the forces that have shaped their lives as helpers. Stories were shared orally and through art. Nilufer and Frances will carry these stories with them, always. Much thanks to Humaira Jaleel and Amna Iqbal for inviting us into your ansar community.
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