Looking after one another with Dr. Alanaise Ferguson

UBC Okanagan Indigenous Programs & Services invites you to join us as we welcome UBCO professor Dr. Alanaise Ferguson for a talk on Moose Hide Campaign Day.

Looking after one another: Anti-Violence Activism and the Moosehide Campaign

Abstract: The important work we are sharing together during this talk is in support of the Moose Hide campaign, an Indigenous-led grassroots movement of men and boys standing up against violence towards women and children. While the aim is for social change, I offer support to this movement during this talk about protection against personal psychological harm. Engaging deeply with anti-violence work can and does lead to emotional exhaustion. As a psychologist and practicing psychotherapist for over 23 years, I have experience working with our people throughout many anti-violence initiatives, including during the Aboriginal Healing Foundation era and the years of survivor testimonies provided to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission on Indian Residential Schools. I offer some conceptual frames to understand trauma, healing, and culturally-based caring practices as we apply these to our collective well-being and safety.

All students, faculty and staff are welcome. Drinks and light snacks will be provided.

Please note that there is a seating capacity of 25 attendees for this event.

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