This Webinar from the Village Workshop Series will assist you as you move forward into reconciliation. We will deepen our understanding regarding decolonization and learn about how we can increase cultural safety for families who have Indigenous ancestry. From this learning, which was inspired by Jann Derrick and many Elders, comes an increased understanding of the respectful ways of engaging and working collaboratively in order to build more culturally safe systems. The participants will have a cognitive and emotional understanding of traditional First Nation's values. This learning echoes the sentiments and goals of the TRC Calls to Action and The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP).

In 2012, Kathi’s work was nominated for the Premiers Award for Excellence in Leadership, the B.C. Reconciliation Award, and for an Excellence in Diversity Award from the provincial Nesika Foundation. Kathi uses humour, kindness and wisdom to hold the space safely for us while we change how we see the world and how we forever interact with those who have Aboriginal Heritage.

Kathi Camilleri (Spotted Doe) is of Metis/Cree Ancestry, holds a Master’s Degree in Leadership Studies, and Certificates in CBT and DBT. She facilitates strategic planning sessions, keynotes and experiential Village workshops regarding Canada’s Policy of Assimilation and Colonization with all levels of government, students, educators, and frontline workers in communities across Canada. Kathi and her husband Chris have a blended family with six boys and one (brave, tough) girl.