The Writers' Summit - White People Listening: Becoming an Effective Ally in the Process of Reconciliation
Craft of Writing, Writers' Rights
White People Listening: Becoming an Effective Ally in the Process of Reconciliation
Friday, June 17, 2016
10:00am 11:15am
Reconciliation is a word on everyone's lips as of late, and many non-indigenous writers and artists are eager to join the discussion. There are many ways to be an ally, but this panel will be focused on listening. It's a deceptively simple, but utterly vital component of effective communication, one that must be mastered by non-indigenous people if they wish to become allies to reconciliation. Two of the panelists are Métis, and with the humour, empathy, and spirit of inclusiveness the Métis people are known for, this panel will offer strategies for cross-cultural listening.
Participants:
Carleigh Baker (Moderator)
Jónína Kirton
Nathan Medd