12th Annual Connect Event

12th Annual Connect Event
November 8, 2021, 9:00am – 3:00pm
November 9, 2021, 9:00am – 12:00pm

The Connect Event is an annual gathering that provides participants with opportunities to better understand the strengths and contributions of the Indigenous community in Calgary and surrounding areas.

The theme for this year’s Connect Event is “Decolonizing Intergenerational Ignorance and Addressing Cultural Burnout.” Conversations will focus on cultural burnout, spiritual exhaustion, and making relatives.

Spurred by the recovery of Indigenous children at residential schools across Turtle Island, many Indigenous community members have been called on to provide healing and well-being to their non-Indigenous counterparts, and this had led to unforeseen challenges.

During this two-day event, participants will have the opportunity to:

• Listen to expert keynote speakers talk about cultural burnout and spiritual exhaustion.
• Critically examine the ways intergenerational ignorance may manifest in our shared spaces.
• Participate in sharing circles with Elders and community members.
• Implement strategies to make changes and support Indigenous community members in an ongoing way.

All participants will have the opportunity to explore their own journey with interactive assignments for expanded learnings.

Registration for this event is FREE.