The act of creating and speaking an Indigenous Land acknowledgement is a practice that is becoming more common in the eastern parts of Turtle Island. While we experience it as a moment at the beginning of a gathering, it is actually part of a bigger process for our society and for the individual. Throughout this three-part workshop series, we will address the history and purpose of Land acknowledgments, examine our unique contexts, and support one another as we each craft a research-based, personalized and heartfelt land acknowledgement. By acknowledging Indigenous people’s relationship to Land, and exploring our own relationship to Land, we will enter into a process of truth and reconciliation. Time and space will be created to consider the connections to and implications on our teaching practices.

This workshop series is designed for farm-based educators, but will benefit anyone interested in deepening their relationship to place. Presented in partnership with Gedakina and Shelburne Farms, this program is offered as a 3-part series, with each session building upon the foundation of the previous session(s). There will be land-based research and homework to complete between sessions. We ask that you commit to participating in all three sessions when registering.

DATES & TIMES: Tuesdays from 3:30 - 5:30pm EST: March 1st, 15th & 29th

COST: Financial accessibility is important to us. Please choose the ticket price that feels right to you: $25, $50, or $75

REGISTRATION: Required, professional development credits available. Please reach out to Aimee Arandia Østensen with any questions (aostensen@shelburnefarms.org).

Indigenous Land Acknowledgements: What? Why? And Now What? (Spring 2022)