The penultimate episode of Circle of Change gives you the perspectives and ways of being to navigate and resolve the urgent issues in our world today, from climate change to mental health crises.  Through their stories, Joan Brown and Scott Saywell guide us toward what is to come and show us what is possible when we do the work required to bridge Indigenous and non-Indigenous worldviews and walk together.

What’s in this episode for you: 

• An inspiring story of two people with different upbringings coming together for a greater purpose

• The reasons why turning toward the land is the solution we are seeking

• What is required of you to walk in two worlds and change systems

• How to stay true to yourself as you carve out new paths forward

• A clear description of the work that is urgent right now

Tools for change: 

Here are the Syeyutsus Reconciliation Framework and speaker series and the book Unsettling The Settler Within that Scott refers to.

Reclaim Your Lifeforce starts April 13th, 2023.  Learn more and register here. 

Who's in circle with us: 

Joan Brown is a lifelong administrator and current Chief Administrative Officer of the Snuneymuwx First Nation. In my words, she is also a storyteller, a knowledge keeper, and a community leader whose voice is creating waves of change in the circles in which she sits.

Scott Saywell is the Superintendent of Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools. He holds a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from San Diego State University, and a Bachelor of Education and Science from Mount Allison University. In his 32 years of service in education, he has focused his attention on improving life chances for the most unique, disadvantaged, and vulnerable learners.

Pick up the talking piece:

What came up for you as you listened to this episode? I'd love to hear about your experiences with any of the reflections and exercises. Send me an email at podcast@humconsulting.ca.

Gratitude: 

Circle of Change is recorded on lək̓ʷəŋən territories.

Be the change by becoming a Circle of Change Supporter. Learn more at www.humconsulting.ca/donate

Our opening and closing music was created by the talented E-Rol Beats. You can find his creations at www.erolbeats.com

My fabulous podcast coach, Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions, brought this podcast to life www.organizedsound.ca