WORKSHOP: RESTORING PEACE WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY

Join facilitator Rod Jeffries for a two-day workshop exploring the roots and impacts of lateral violence within Indigenous communities. Through exploring its connections to historic trauma, grief, oppression, colonization, and more, participants will gain insight into how lateral violence manifests and affects community well-being. 

The workshop will offer strategies and tools to help recognize, prevent, and address lateral violence, while promoting healing and wellness.

🗓️ When: October 3 & 4, 2025
⏰ Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
📍 Location: AMBE Building Blocks (191 Rita Lane, Kawehno:ke)

Topics include:

• Understanding your role in lateral violence
• Healthy ways to address lateral violence
• Using traditional values as prevention tools
• Maintaining wellness in unhealthy spaces

🍽️ Lunch will be provided.
📧 To register, contact Kora Mitchell at mcatraining@akwesasne.ca.
🔒 Limited spots available!

Open to all Akwesasró:non.