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ACES: A Cross Cultural Perspective ~ Decolonizing strategies for enriching frontline programs and services and their policies.

July 26, 2022 @ 1:30 pm. - 3:00 pm.

Join Diana Elliott and Sherry Sinclair in a reflective conversation about ACES, Adverse Childhood Experiences, that evolved from separate research in 1998 and from frontline workers and their experiences. Both Diana and Sherry come from a place of passion in their work and compassion and respect for communities and families they work with. In consideration of the honor and privilege of engaging with families with young children, do you see resilience emerging as generational-strength that can overcome challenges and setbacks? In light of moving along the road to reconciliation, be prepared to frame your work using a decolonized lens. We invite your hard and awkward questions to enrich our time together. We welcome you to the circle!

Details

Date:
July 26, 2022
Time:
1:30 pm. - 3:00 pm.

Organizer

Megan Clark
Phone:
306-651-4304
Email:
mclark@skprevention.ca

Presenters

Diana Elliott
About:

Diana has worked in Aboriginal Infant Development Programs for many years and is the provincial advisor for 18 years, accumulating over 30 years’ experience in the field of Indigenous Early Childhood Development with a background in health and community wellness. Diana is a Coast Salish, a Cowichan Tribes member with equal roots in the Nuu Chalth Nuth Tribal Territory, both on Vancouver Island. She is the mother of two sons, a grandmother to three beautiful grandchildren, and truly understands and appreciates the importance of the early years, lifelong learning, and the benefits of family and parenting support, including extended family members.

Sherry Sinclair
About:

Sherry’s work facilitates health and wellbeing for individuals, families and communities. With 25 years engaging in community development, Sherry is amazed at the good things that happen when possibility-minded people gather together. Sherry is passionate about empowering people and communities. Decolonization, diversity, equity, inclusion and relationships are Sherry’s core values. Nature refreshes her spirit and renews her perspective.

Sherry is a Program Manager focusing on Reconciliation and Community Engagement for the White Rock South Surrey Division of Family Practice and Certified Health and Life Coach, empowering clients to find lasting transformation in their lives. Sherry participates on a variety of boards, currently as Vice President at Richmond Family Place. In previous roles, Sherry supported leaders to serve families of all ages across BC, and as Executive Director at the Family Resource Programs of BC, Sherry initiated a Statement of Reconciliation, spoke on Reconciliation, developed and instructed curriculum for Reconciliation in Action.

“Reconciliation is here now and stands with outstretched hands to you and to me. Find someone today and have a conversation about reconciliation.” Sherry Sinclair 2017

TEDx Chilliwack, 2017, www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfsvLgaYz-Y

Sherry holds a Master of Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Health and Active Living. www.linkedin.com/in/sherry-sinclair/

Details

Date:
July 26, 2022
Time:
1:30 pm. - 3:00 pm.

Organizer

Megan Clark
Phone:
306-651-4304
Email:
mclark@skprevention.ca
Saskatchewan Prevention Institute