KAIROS Blanket Exercise

An experiential workshop that explores the nation-to-nation relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada.

By Under One Sky Friendship Centre

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Date and time

Thursday, March 20 · 1 - 5pm ADT

Location

7 Leverman St

7 Leverman Street Fredericton, NB E3A 4H3 Canada

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Highlights

4 hours
In person

Refund Policy

No Refunds

Who can participate in the Blanket Exercise?

The exercise is open to all individuals and groups interested in learning about Indigenous history, including students, community members, and organizations.

Is this workshop child-appropriate?

Due to the content of this exercise, this workshop is for adults (18+).

Is the location wheelchair accessible?

Unfortunately at this time our workshop area is not wheelchair accessible.

Is there parking available on site?

Yes there is parking available on site.

How does this exercise support reconciliation?

This workshop supports reconciliation by fostering understanding and empathy, the Blanket Exercise encourages participants to reflect on their roles in reconciliation and the importance of supporting Indigenous rights.

About this event

KAIROS Blanket Exercises (KBEs) were developed in collaboration with Elders, Indigenous educators and allies in 1997 as a response to the Report of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples. This experiential workshops explores our shared history as Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples on Turtle Island.

Through a participatory and interactive format, participants physically embody the journey of Indigenous communities, highlighting the systemic injustices they have faced. The exercise encourages reflection, promotes reconciliation by fostering an understand and awareness of the history and impacts of colonization on Indigenous peoples in Canada while helping participants develop a deeper appreciation of Indigenous rights and cultures.

This participatory history lesson is approximately 4 hours long and fosters truth, respect, and reconciliation in our community. Developed in collaboration with local Elders, it includes opportunities to particpate in tradtional ceremonies with local Knowledge Carriers.

Creating Safety

These sessions can bring up heavy emotions as we deal with difficult topics including genoicide assimilation, the Indian Residential School system, Intergenerational Trauma and missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2-Spirited people to name a few. Creating safe spaces is one of our top priorities and we strongly encourage all participants to review the self-care plan linked below.

Self-Care Plan

We strongly encourage any Indigenous participants to reach out to our faciliatation team prior to the workshop either by calling the office at 506-458-9269 or emailing info@uosfc.ca.

Why choose Under One Sky?

As an Indigenous led non-profit, our program facilitators provide first hand insights and practical knowledge that participants can apply in their personal and professional life.

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Under One Sky Friendship Centre