A REMOTE

Pro-D Event

VOICES OF THE LAND:
(Re)Weaving Kinship Circles in Pedagogical Practice

MAY 3, 2024

Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Territory

A REMOTE

PRO-D EVENT

VOICES OF THE LAND
(Re)Weaving Kinship Circles in Pedagogical Practice

PEDAGOGICAL EXPLORATIONS
• Land-kinship in Sḵwx̱wú7mesh ways of knowing
• Artistic pathways home to first teachings & the pedagogies of place
• Decolonizing self to decolonize education

DETAILS

This is a land-based professional development event taking place in remote Sḵwx̱wú7mesh territory. Educators will travel by helicopter or boat with Sḵwx̱wú7mesh knowledge-holders and land-based practitioners. Once there, we will gather in circle to share teachings, get to know one another, and explore artistic pathways toward (re)membering our kinship ties with the land.

With artist-guided support, educators will engage with maker-practices designed for listening to, and gathering sound. Through attuning ourselves to the resonance of place, educators will be asked to create an acoustic ecology weaving of the land they are on.

IN SUPPORT OF…

Participant responsibility to support Itim̓úsem na7 tkwa s7ulh temíxw film series

This pro-d event is in support of music/soundscape-creation for the film series Itim̓úsem na7 tkwa s7ulh temíxw (looking in all directions on our land) being produced by Ta na wa Ns7éyx̱nitm ta Snew̓íyelh (Language & Cultural Affairs), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw. This film series is bringing into focus locations of historical and cultural significance to the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh people, from across traditional territory and time.

A responsibility of the participants taking part in this pro-d event is to help record the acoustic ecologies being woven and learned from, so that they may inform and become part of the music and soundscape for each “episode” within Itim̓úsem na7 tkwa s7ulh temíxw.

Estonia, Estonian Academy of Arts, 2015

Canton Thurgau, Switzerland

EXPRESSING INTEREST &
COST CONSIDERATIONS

Although financial support is provided, the exact cost for participants will depend on the number of attendees and their accessibility needs to ensure suitable transportation and safety supports.

We ask that you please submit an Expression of Interest if you wish to attend. This form will help us better assess the specific support needs for the event. Once submitting, we will followup with further details as soon as we can.

For transparency and planning, costs may be approx. $415 per person, covering honouraria for knowledge-holders, accessibility supports or travel adjustments due to weather and safety considerations.

We are committed to minimizing cost barriers; however, please explore your funding options if needed and reach out if you may need any support.

PLEASE NOTE
 An expression of interest cannot guarantee participation at this time, it is to inform
planning and cost considerations prior to May 3rd.