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“Indigenous Women and Peacebuilding” with Sara General

This workshop will explore aspects of Haudenosaunee matriarchal society, and discuss how the roles and participation of Indigenous women in Haudenosaunee civilizations is an enactment and embodiment of peacebuilding. This workshop also explores how Haudenosaunee civilization is structured upon equity and equality of all, which is a critical element of how peacebuilding may be implemented today. Themes of connectedness, dialogue, acceptance, peace, love, and transformation in Hodinohsó:ni cultural stories will also be discussed. Workshop Fee: $50.00

“Environmental Justice as Peace” with Darren Thomas

This workshop will explore the Hodinohsó:ni beliefs about Creation, which is that all elements of the universe has a spirit and deserves to be honoured. We as humanity are here to be caretakers of Creation. We have to understand our dependence on the Natural world and consider Mother Earth to be the primary holder of knowledge, because she holds the answers to live a happy, full life. Workshop Fee: $50.00

“Education for and as Peacebuilding” with Darren Thomas

This workshop will examine the philosophical underpinnings of Hodinohsó:ni thought. Understanding the central tenets of Hodinohsó:ni philosophy is essential to Hodinohsó:ni citizenship. This philosophy informs how the Hodinohsó:ni used their ancient and spiritual knowledge to construct a society based upon peace and universal justice. Workshop Fee: $50.00