Healing Justice with Special Guest Scott Brown
Hosted by Jul Bystrova with Galen Myers, Ayako Nagano
This month's Building Bridges series will recap what we have done so far, and keep the conversation going! This work is vital for the healing and shifting of that which has divided and damaged us. After a short recap by team members and deeper reflections, we will harvest the questions that are most alive for us today. 

We may explore such questions as: "In what ways have I contributed to harm?" and "how can I contribute to the restoration of wholeness where harm has been done?"

After our intro and recap, Scott Brown will introduce us to a restorative justice process where we will hold a deeper dialogue--a place that we can continue to look at our implicit and deeply rooted assumptions and perspectives on racial divides, as well as engage the inner process and seek the actions we can do to become more actively anti-racist.

Historical Trauma
and Intercultural Healing

With Pat McCabe, Bayo Akomolafe and Aleisa Myles
Hosted by Jul Bystrova

To better understand our work on the front lines of dismantling systems of oppression and colonization, it is vital we talk about the nature of historical trauma and how that shapes a community and the individuals in a community over time. In order to connect across cultures, healing and reconciliation must be part of the process. Join host Jul Bystrova as we welcome guests Pat McCabe, who speaks on Indigenous and intercultural issues, author and speaker on cultural change Bayo Akolomolafe and Aleisa Myles, who works on issues of trauma, racism, and diversity.

Unpacking Privilege 
In a Time of Crisis

With Pat McCabe, Bayo Akomolafe and Aleisa Myles
Hosted by Jul Bystrova

Privilege often allows those who enjoy it to choose whether or not to understand the real and deep connection between climate change, environmental and economic destruction and social justice. In this talk, we will shine a light on the nature of privilege and some of the obvious and not so obvious ways it shows up in our lives. We will especially shine a light on how it shows up in times of disaster or crisis. This is a very important aspect of our collective healing.​

Being an Ally

With Pat McCabe and Nicole Wires
Hosted by Jul Bystrova

What does it mean to be an ally for those of other cultures, especially those who have experienced more marginalization?  What specifically does it look like to serve in 'allyship' with someone who is treated differently by the system we live in? How do we identify and express that identity as we cultivate environments that are cross-cultural and collaborative? Our guest panelists have a rich history of working cross culturally and this promises to be a lively and informative discussion.