KAIROS Blanket Exercise

KAIROS Blanket Exercise

It will demonstrate the effects of colonization through an immersive experience. It is open to the public and SFU community.

By SFU Archaeology

Date and time

Thursday, February 13 · 10am - 1pm PST

Location

Saywell Hall Atrium

8888 University Dr Burnaby, BC V5A 1S6 Canada

Agenda

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Arrival Time

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Session Structure

Traditional Welcome with the Elder and team Facilitation (1 hour and 20 minutes) 15-minute break Closing Talking Circle (1 hour and 20 minutes), including reflections and an uplifting closing song l...

About this event

  • Event lasts 3 hours

The Blanket Exercise walks participants through the experiences of Indigenous peoples from the time of contact to the present day. This experiential opportunity is an active way to immerse oneself into the effects of colonization. This event is a collaborative effort towards fostering understanding and reconciliation through Indigenous perspectives. We'll gather in a location that allows for an immersive and reflective experience. Join us for a morning of impactful learning. The event is facilitated by Moon Tide Reconciliation and includes participation of a Musqueam elder.

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SFU Archaeology

The Archaeology Department is a part of Simon Fraser University: the Canadian university that is Engaging the World

Free