Testimonials from participants…
University of British Columbia -
First Nations House of Learning
“I’m taking away an uplifted spirit and hope for my team and the space to provide and maintain safety.”
“ I am taking away from this workshop, coping mechanisms, types of trauma, resources to recommend to others, trauma response symptoms […]”
“This workshop was amazing. I found it interesting about trauma responses, plus how fast it takes for our brain to move states.”
“You were an excellent facilitator and I learned so much from you :)”
“I’m taking away lots of skills for how to understand how I work best and how others work best. To be patient because people may work in a different way.”
“I enjoyed the group discussion times and when we’d share our thoughts with each other.”
“I enjoyed the most all the imagery and graphics which helps put together thoughts and helped me cultivate an idea for a safer space.”
“Healing comes from taking care of yourself.”
“I’m taking away the importance of holding space for others and to have patience. And to not feel guilty about setting boundaries.”
“I’m taking away knowledge how to take care of myself so that I can also take care of others.”
“The starting to the end was fantastic plus the organization of the whole event.”
“I enjoyed that we were given the steps and tools necessary to navigate each step to Cultivate Safe Spaces.”
“You are amazing at what you do and it’s clear that a lot of work and intention went into this training".”
“The training was informative and made me reflect on understanding myself on a deeper level.”
Indigenous and Black Youth Cultivating Safe Spaces Training
“I most enjoyed learning how to start making a safe space in our own minds and being disciplined in our thought’s. I really appreciate when you sharing teachings with us :)”
“That when I let fear control me, I am repeating internal systems of colonialism, and stopping myself from being a safe space.”
“In order to cultivate a safe space for others you need to cultivate a safe space for yourself.”
“I’m taking away lots of new information to apply within myself.”
“I’m taking away that everything we do must start from within ourselves and for that we need to be in tuned with ourselves.”
“The whole workshop was really interesting. Rich in information!”
“I loved it. I appreciate your time and knowledge.”
“I’m taking away to double think about safety and finding opportunity in solutions that are less favorable.”
“I enjoyed being in a space with Black and Indigenous folks and being able to listen to others.”
“Living with fear in life denies you of life experiences, we have to overcome fear.”
Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA) Day 1
“Centering myself in my own power and peace is vital in providing this support for others”
“How we can all benefit from knowing our co-workers perspectives as well as our own.”
“To approach each situation with an awareness of what I'm bringing to it (i.e. my perspective) and how other people may not operate in the same manner.”
“ I enjoyed opportunity for connection with my coworkers.”
Urban Native Youth Association (UNYA) Day 2
“The tone set today was a safe space where people could share and connect as not just as employees, but human beings.”
“Understanding that what may be safe for me, may not be safe for others.”
“Keeping self accountable and being aware of how I am a safe space for others”
“ I am leaving here today with more understanding of myself.”
“ I enjoyed the group work, it gave me a different way to think and made me pay attention.”
“Angeline delivered her cultivating safe spaces workshop to students in two undergraduate courses that I teach at the University of British Columbia (UBC), which both deal with difficult and sensitive topics such as colonialism, racism, ableism, and socio-economic issues. Her workshop was excellent in ensuring that every student in classroom is valuable and should be respected, and also responsible for cultivating a safe space. I am glad I had her in my courses early in the term so we can always go back to her teaching in navigating our classroom discussions together. Angeline’s workshops were carefully designed and she prepared her sessions with the specific learning objectives of the courses in mind. She made sure that her teaching was accessible to international students who are still learning English and the presence of students attending class remotely on Zoom were acknowledged. Some of the quotes she shared with us were very powerful and overall her teaching is something students and I could apply in our everyday life beyond the classroom. Angeline was great to work with throughout the process; she was responsive to emails; very prepared when we had planning meeting; sent me her slides beforehand; and arrived in the classrooms early. Students in both courses were engaged with her session and took lots of notes, and some students approached her to ask more questions after class.”
- Dr. Ayaka Yoshimizu
“I really enjoyed the cultural workshops we did. It has made my spirit feel strong to bead and cedar weave and share medicine with Indigenous youth, elders, and aunties. I felt inspired by Angeline [Day]’s “Cultivating Safe Spaces” workshop. Every day I think about what she shared with us, and am slowly beginning to make my mind & body a safe space rooted in love”.
- Indigenous Youth Employment Program Participant
“ I learned how to identify trauma and that everyone is unique.”
“Each person has their own paradigm and skills that can help a team.”
“I learned how it is important to check in with yourself.”
“Its good because it shows how to be respectful and how to act in a work environment.”
Frog Hollow Neighborhood House Staff
“Thank you so much Angeline! I am so thankful for your teachings during the training and really enjoyed it! I have been raving about it all week! Again thank you!”
“ I enjoyed so much! The visuals, the facilitation, the validation, the topics, Learning tips for how to stop the cycles that colonization has created within us. Yay!”
“I like the pace of the workshop and the information is so useful.”
“I enjoyed the connections built and the conversations throughout the day. “
“I learned that in order for me to assist others in cultivating safe spaces I must first cultivate my own safe space within. Cultivating versus creating.”
“I enjoyed being able to get into small groups and discuss safe spaces.”
“It was great I learned some new things and was a good reminder about how to keep a safe space.”
“ I want to always cultivate a safe space and be a safe space.”
Oct. 15th- Indigenous Youth CSS Training
“ I am taking away, new vocabulary, the backbone or knowledge of what is truly Cultivating a Safe Space as well as communal responsibility to do so.”
“The importance of showing up as myself and taking care of her in order to create a safe space.”
“ I’m taking away, why and who I am and why I am the way I am.”
“I’m taking away, how trauma affects myself and others and how to be compassionate to myself and others.”
“ The group work allowed me to practice what we learned in real time.”
“I am taking away that I can cultivate a safe workplace now.”
“That taking care of ourself is much more important than I thought.”
Indigenous Women Rise Society
