Decolonizing the Holidays
Thursday, November 17, 2022 (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM) (MST)
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Decolonizing the Holidays
Thursday November 17th, 2022 | 11:00 am to 12:00pm (MST)
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Feature Speaker: Jim E. Warne
Educator | Advocate | Filmmaker | Three-Time Emmy Nominee
Join us as we explore the truth about Thanksgiving from a historical context and indigenous perspective. Participants will gain knowledge and understanding of:
- How can we change the narrative around the celebration of thanksgiving while honoring the true history and sacrifices of our ancestors, the indigenous peoples native to the lands we have the privilege to live in?
- What are meaningful steps leaders, educators, and organizations as a whole take towards decolonizing the holidays?
About Feature Speaker: Jim E. Warne Educator | Advocate | Filmmaker | Three-Time Emmy Nominee Jim is a member of the Oglala Lakota (Sioux) Nation. As President of Warrior Society Development, he consults for government agencies, organizations, Tribal Nations, and academia including, the Arizona College of Medicine Sonoran Center. Jim’s experience includes Congressional Testimonies, cultural diversity, workforce inclusion, film production, actor/stuntman, professional football, youth athletic/life skill camps, and grant & organizational development. Jim’s WSD Productions Film Division produced “7th Generation” an award-winning documentary. His Emmy nominated short film, “Oyáte un Itówapi-Pictures of my People” aired on Fox NFL Pregame Show Thanksgiving 2020, and FOX “Voices” on MLK Day 2021. His latest is “Remember the Children.” To learn more about Jim Warne’s work and accomplishments visit:
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