I was asked to be the keynote at the Aboriginal Cultural Awareness and Student Acheivement Symposium at Six Nations.
Here I am working it. Turns out my speech drove one participant to drinking, do you see that lady in front of me? Just joshing, the coffee was good from what I can gather.
I led a group activity of intolerance, I had the tables work together discussing and sharing their ideas and feelings on intolerance and how to make our schools a safer and more tolerant place where we can celebrate cultural diversity.
Have you ever heard a keynote and wondered when they would shut up so you could have a chance to share something valuable. I have, and it's frustrating. The way I look at it, the people in the crowd have opinions and ideas that need to be heard. My job is easy, to create an atmosphere where people feel comfortable to share. I was impressed with the knowledge in the room, they had some wonderful ideas.
Thank you to Deneen Montour and the rest of the participants for welcoming me and for participating in my session.
Nice suit eh?
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