Join SFU'S City Program for this two-day online workshop, on Thursday, May 8 and May 15!

Schedule of two-day online workshop:
Thursday, May 8, 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. PDT, online via Zoom
Thursday, May 15, 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. PDT, online via Zoom

In this era of truth and reconciliation and UNDRIP, Canadian cities are increasingly adopting reconciliation policies and developing Indigenous relations. How well do city staff and leadership feel equipped for this crucial work? What are some of the stumbling blocks? What are current examples of reconciliation and Indigenous relations in action? How have local First Nations been leading this work?

This is for you if:

• You are seeking practical examples of reconciliation in action, including lessons learned from the City of Vancouver’s “City of Reconciliation” journey.

• You want to learn more about the impacts of colonization and urbanization on Indigenous lands and communities and explore how individuals and municipalities can take on their responsibilities to contribute to decolonization.

• You'd like to learn more about UNDRIP and Indigenous rights and self-determination as important to transforming and healing our cities and building sustainable futures.

In this multimedia, dialogue-based workshop, we will focus on the City of Vancouver and its journey to becoming a “City of Reconciliation.” We’ll look at some of the origins and impacts of colonization and urbanization on Indigenous lands and people, and the transformative possibilities when cities start to look at and take on their role in reconciliation and decolonization.

With an emphasis on the cultural narratives and values embedded into urban landscapes, policies and practices, we will consider examples of how city building can perpetuate colonial ways, and how cities can contribute to true healing and change. Important to this learning will be listening to some of the many ways local Nations articulate their planning traditions, legal principles, and rights. In addition to Nation documents, videos and projects, we’ll introduce a guest speaker from one of the local Nations who has been active in this work.

This workshop, led by Kamala Todd, is a chance to create a safe space for respectful listening, sharing and learning together about how we can all be part of shaping decolonized futures on Indigenous lands.

For more information and to register for the workshop, click here or on the EVENT LINK below.

If you have any questions, email city@sfu.ca.