0054 - Wholistic Healing Practices Certificate, Module 6 "Developing Indigenous-Led Responses to MMIWG2S"
Course Description
Developed from conversations with MMIWG2S survivors and loved ones of victims, this two-day module tackles colonization at the root of racism, sexism, poverty, and gender-based violence, especially against Indigenous women, girls, and Two Spirit peoples. In building an understanding of the unique and complex issues facing Indigenous women, girls, and Two Spirit peoples, this module offers pathways forward at the grassroots and systemic levels. Together in circle, participants will envision wholistic practices and approaches based on research data that is controlled and owned by Indigenous communities but supported by mainstream organizations and agencies.
Course Outline
This module will:
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Provide evidence-based education on the structural and systemic causes of gender-based violence against Indigenous women, girls, and Two Spirit peoples.
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Discuss advocacy and activism as pathways to preventing violence and supporting Indigenous individuals, communities, and kin, especially those most vulnerable.
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Promote visioning of Indigenous-led, community-based pathways towards wholistic service provision to Indigenous survivors of trafficking, exploitation, and violence.
Learner Outcomes
Participants will:
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Deepen their understanding of gender-based violence and sexual exploitation as a result of colonialism, especially through the unique experiences of Indigenous women, girls, and Two Spirit peoples.
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Learn about becoming meaningfully involved in advocacy, education, awareness, and activist initiatives supporting Indigenous women, girls, and Two Spirit peoples.
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Identify wholistic practices in providing services to Indigenous survivors of gender-based violence and sexual exploitation.
Notes
This workshop is developed and delivered by the Centre for Indigegogy. To learn more about the Centre for Indigegogy, please visit our website wlu.ca/fsw/indigegogy.
Due to the sensitive nature of our programming, we do not permit Zoom recordings or the use of AI note-taking technology.
Questions? Please contact us at indigegogy@wlu.ca.
Recommendations
This workshop makes up 14 out of 84 hours required to receive the Wholistic Healing Practices and Colonial Trauma Certificate. Modules 1, 2 and 4 are mandatory core modules.Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Wholistic Healing Practices and Colonial Trauma Certificate : Wholistic Healing Practices and Colonial Trauma Certificate