Towards Being a Good Relative
A Parallel Vision of Indigenous Allyship
Overview
The focus on being a “good relative” aligns with Indigenous perspectives that prioritize collective well-being, continuous learning, and active participation in relationships. The action of “being” highlights that “being” is not a passive state but an active, dynamic process, and that deep self-reflection is integral to understanding oneself holistically.
*Anti Indigenous Racism Workshop is a pre-requisite for this workshop
Modality: In-person
Hours: 2
Objectives
1- Deepen understanding of the concept of being a good relative, grounded in Indigenous practices of relationality, mutual respect, and cultural humility.
2- Foster an environment where deep self-reflection translates into actionable change.
3- Recognize the importance of creating ethical space and understanding parallel paths in cross-cultural collaboration.
Contact info
Gerald Ratt/Ai’ssoo, B.A., M.A.
Specialist, Indigenous Intercultural Initiatives (Indigenous Engagement)
University of Calgary
gerald.ratt@ucalgary.ca
Workshop cost
The Towards Being a Good Relative Workshop is free to attend.
Who can register?
Students, staff, and faculty.
Workshop dates coming soon
"We are taught to be a good relative and to respect each other, to honour each other, to love each other and to be honest, to be sincere so that you know that you can rely on your relations when you need them for support."
Alice Kaquitts
Elder