ABOUT THIS EVENT
In this interactive workshop, Harley Eagle will discuss the dynamics of Toxic Masculinity, which applies an Indigenous Cultural Safety approach, speaking from his perspective as an Indigenous man. This approach creates a container for challenging dialogue, which can be held in authentic ways. From his perspective and experience as an Indigenous man, he will discuss, from a historical lens, the creation of toxic masculinity in our current society. Indigenous Cultural Safety utilizes a trauma-informed lens to both explore the creation of this dynamic in our society and institutions, as well it helps to shape the space that can hold dialogue on uncomfortable subject matter. This approach also employs somatics again, both for the discussion and the creation of the space to hold the discussion. There will be opportunities for both small and large group discussions and creative activities.
Harley Eagle is of Dakota and Ojibway Indigenous ancestry, originally from Saskatchewan. He has been a long-time resident of BC, living with his family at different times for 27 years on Vancouver Island. Recently, Harley and his family have moved back to his homeland and now live in Treaty 6 Territory in Saskatoon, SK. He is an Indigenous Cultural Safety consultant who facilitates workshops and sessions that explore and build a foundation of understanding that includes an Indigenous perspective on Colonization, Addressing Systemic Racism and Trauma-Informed Practice. He also consults with many organizations across several societal sectors to strengthen their Indigenous Cultural Safety & Truth and Reconciliation capacity. Harley holds an MA in Conflict Analysis and Management from Royal Roads University and certificates relating to Trauma and Trauma Healing.
For more details about Harley’s work, please visit his website: https://harleyeaglefacilitation.ca/
Expectations for Behaviour
Diversity Circles, as part of the BCIT Respect, Diversity, and Inclusion (RDI) Office, has outlined the Expectations for Behaviour for our events and initiatives.
Diversity Circles has always benefitted from the empathy, sincerity, and respectful curiosity of our community, and this has helped create events and initiatives where we hold productive and authentic discussions, advancing our knowledge and utilization of equity, diversity, and inclusion principles.
As our events and initiatives continue to reach out to diverse audiences which include BCIT employees, students, and partners (BCIT Student Association, BCIT Alumni Association, and industry guests), and as we have moved towards presenting events both in person and via teleconferencing platforms, we realize that having a set of expectations for behaviour will help maintain the accountable, respectful spaces our community has come to expect from Diversity Circles events and initiatives.
Please take the time to review our Expectations for Behaviour prior to your upcoming participation
ASL interpretation, lunch, and refreshments will be provided.
Please consider bringing a reusable container to help reduce food waste from the event.
If there are any needs you have to make this event more accessible and inclusive for you please reach out and let us know.
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