Beyond Land Acknowledgements in Independent Schools: Building Relationships and Partnerships with Native Governments and Communities
Oct 28, 2024 2:00PM—5:00PM
Location
Virtual
Cost Early Bird Pricing for Members (available until Oct 3) $325 members; $275 group-rate 3+; $525 non-members
Categories Equity & Inclusion, Intensive, Online, School Leaders, Staff, Teachers
ABOUT THIS ONLINE WORKSHOP
This 3-hour workshop, led by the Redbud Resource Group, will support independent school educators across California in deepening their cultural and historical understanding of Native communities, land acknowledgment practices, and their personal and school relationships with Native peoples.
Participants will:
- Develop an understanding of Native peoples’ cultural erasure in state and national history and the impact of erasure on Native communities today
- Begin the process of reflection and action regarding individual, and collective responsibility in cultural erasure, focusing on independent schools’ historical and present contexts
- Bring together constituent groups across school communities to create lasting change in partnership with Native communities
- Center Native peoples’ perspectives and voices in developing restorative practices and curricula
- Differentiate the curricula for grade levels Pre-K to 8
TESTIMONIALS
I was definitely starting the day with very little knowledge and feel like I ended with so many learnings, along with a-ha moments. And not only did I gain knowledge from the speakers, but from fellow participants as well.
One of my key takeaways was the Allyship Spectrum. I find it incredibly useful and see several departments using this as a tool to assess the extent to which they are "enabling erasure" or taking steps toward more "impactful action".
This was by far the best CATDC event I have ever attended after teaching in the Bay Area for the past 28 years.
Land acknowledgment means centering and considering the land, including all the living beings around us. There are many ways to take action personally and institutionally, all requiring reflection and care. The images and slides helped me see beyond the surface of the land, revealing its deeper history and significance. The Redbud Resource Group facilitators were fantastic—so engaging and interactive.
Do you work at an independent school outside of California? Click here for a discount on our non-member registration!
ABOUT THE REDBUD RESOURCE GROUP
Redbud Resource Group helps improve public health outcomes for Native American communities through education, research, and community partnership. Increasing Native and non Native partnerships has the potential to improve public health outcomes, expand economic opportunities within the conservation sector, and expedite the return of Indigenous land stewardship practices (Traditional Ecological Knowledge) to their local ecosystems.
Rose Hammock is Pomo, Wailacki, and Maidu, and is an enrolled tribal member of the Round Valley Indian Tribes in Mendocino County, located in Northern California. Rose has worked with Native American youth and families for more than 10 years, and currently serves on several advisory boards and committees across Indian Country with a focus on Tribal sovereignty and harm reduction work. Rose serves as the Community Relations Manager for Redbud Resource Group and is a co-facilitator for their Going Beyond Land Acknowledgements programming. Outside of Redbud work, Rose also supports local schools in Sonoma and Mendocino counties on teaching about the traditional and contemporary Pomo ways of life.
Trelasa Baratta is an enrolled member of the Middletown Rancheria Band of Pomo Indians of California. She grew up on the traditional homelands of the Coast Miwok and Ohlone peoples in Marin and San Francisco counties. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Chico State in 2011, and is currently working on her Masters Thesis in Education from Sonoma State University. Her research focuses on best practices for teaching about the California Indian genocide that took place in California during the Gold Rush era.
Cancellation Policy
Life happens. We understand that there will be times when you cannot attend a workshop that you have registered and paid for. We strive to be as helpful and flexible as possible when things out of your control happen. Please visit our FAQ page for detailed information about our cancellation policy and answers to frequently asked questions about enrollment and membership.