28 Mar Men Doing the Work to End Violence: Webinar with Seven Dancers Coalition
Screening and Discussion for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
From 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM
At Online via Zoom
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Free
Presented by the New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault, in partnership with Seven Dancers Coalition / info@nyscasa.org
For Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2022, NYSCASA is hosting a re-viewing of recordings from the Seven Dancers Coalition, originally offered through our collaborative Ending Violence Without Violence virtual conference.
NYSCASA revisits these recordings with permission from Seven Dancers Coalition; we invite you to join us for a short discussion afterward.
Ending Violence Without Violence Opening Ceremony with Seven Dancers Coalition
April 25, 2022, at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
To launch the Ending Violence Without Violence virtual series, Seven Dancers Coalition led an opening ceremony, including the Edge of the Woods Welcoming of Visitors and Bringing People into One Mind. The ceremony welcomes attendees and prepares them to participate in the virtual community. NYSCASA revisits this recording with permission from Seven Dancers Coalition. We invite you to join us for a short discussion following the screening.
Haudenosaunee Creation Story and Lessons for Disrupting Violence in Our Communities
April 26, 2022, at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
In this session, the Seven Dancers Coalition team shared a brief version of the Haudenosaunee Creation Story, streamlined into a concise webinar format. Speakers discussed the cultural value systems of Haudenosaunee peoples and demonstrate how sexual assault goes against traditional teachings. From studying the creation story, the community comes to better understand how we are all a part of sexual violence prevention and we all have a role to play in repairing harms done. NYSCASA revisits this recording with permission from Seven Dancers Coalition. We invite you to join us for a short discussion following the screening.
Urbanization: Government Tactics of Cultural Genocide and Trauma and How They Impact Indigenous Communities Today
April 27, 2022, at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
In this session, Phil Preston, Communications Specialist at Seven Dancers Coalition, recounts the histories of genocidal government policies, mission schools, broken treaties, and white supremacy that have had lasting impacts on Indigenous communities, with a specific focus on the Haudenosaunee people. Participants develop an understanding of historical and intergenerational trauma and how they affect Indigenous survivors today. NYSCASA revisits this recording with permission from Seven Dancers Coalition. We invite you to join us for a short discussion following the screening.
Standing the Trees Back Up: Seven Dancers Coalition’s Men’s Program
April 28, 2022, at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
In this session, the Seven Dancers Coalition team discussed their Men’s Program, “Standing the Trees Back Up.” This virtual workshop introduced participants to the work done with people who have experienced violence, trauma and grief, through abuse, incarceration and addictions, and how together we can Pick up the Spirit again and resume life in a good way, with healing, peer support, and culturally relevant community support. NYSCASA revisits this recording with permission from Seven Dancers Coalition. We invite you to join us for a short discussion following the screening.
Men Doing the Work to End Violence: Webinar with Seven Dancers Coalition
April 29, 2022, at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
Staff from Seven Dancers Coalition facilitate a workshop following up to “Standing the Tree Back Up." The workshop includes a film screening and discussion about self-accountability in the healing process. NYSCASA revisits this recording with permission from Seven Dancers Coalition. We invite you to join us for a short discussion following the screening.