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Conflict is the opportunity for positive change. It is in fact the only opportunity. The alternative is status quo. Change is inevitable and since change always impacts status quo, thus creating conflict, we always have the opportunity for a positive change.–M. Kalani Souza<\/em><\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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In the wake of the 2020 deaths of Ahmaud\u00a0Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd, many companies, organizations, and individuals began messaging more support for diversity, equity, and inclusion. The socio-emotional climate was raw and the need to make meaningful advancements towards social equity became ever more pressing. But questions arose.<\/p>\n

How do we translate a desire for social equity into real and lasting positive change?
\nHow do we start this process?
\nWhere do we begin?<\/h2>\n

The Practice of Positive Change: An Indigenous Approach (PPCIA) to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)<\/strong>\u00a0is a virtual lecture series that aims to answer these questions. It is based on a framework developed by\u00a0Kapi`olani A. Laronal,\u00a0<\/b>MA,\u00a0Indigenous Life Coach & Consultant, and includes conversations with guest speakers with Indigenous heritage.<\/p>\n

Who is the PPCIA audience?<\/h3>\n

The PPCIA program is for individuals, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit companies (that means everyone!) who want to support and encourage Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) of\u00a0Indigenous, Black and Communities of Color within their own organizational\/communal practices and structures, and don’t know how to get started or want to learn how to be more effective.<\/p>\n

What can you expect to learn from PPCIA?<\/h3>\n

PPCIA is an introduction to a long process of relationship building in our communities. It offers an approach, a toolkit, for allies and advocates to better understand others in their communities, and also themselves in relation to others and society. It does not offer a quick fix to systemic inequities but will guide you to greater awareness and a path, if you choose to take it, of how to approach the making of positive change in your communities.<\/p>\n

What is the PPCIA format?<\/h3>\n

The PPCIA summer series was offered in a virtual setting using Zoom technology. We met for two hours each week in two groups, one on Tuesdays and one on Thursdays. In each meeting,\u00a0Kapi`olani shared ideas and materials. Participants were organized into small working groups and on most occasions had the opportunity for break out sessions during which they discussed how to develop and implement ideas for DEI initiatives. Each session included a guest speaker who presented their work and their particular Indigenous perspectives to DEI and positive social change.<\/p>\n

With the approval of our guest speakers, we share videos of their interviews here and the materials we shared with participants. Our group of speakers represent First Nations, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, Native American and Alaskan Native communities.<\/p>\n

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Let’s begin!
\nPractice of Positive Change: An Indigenous Approach Toolkit<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Summer Session 2020, videos and materials<\/h3>\n

Video recordings and class materials for most of the series are offered here for those who could not attend all or some of the sessions, and for your easy reference. Click on each image to watch the recording.<\/p>\n

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Session #1, June 25, 2020<\/p>\n

Introduction to the Practice of Positive Change: An Indigenous Approach
\nto Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Toolkit<\/h3>\n

With\u00a0Kapi`olani A. Laronal, MA<\/strong>
\nKanaka Maoli\/Filipino\/Haida & Tsimsian
\n<\/span>Independent Consultant – Indigenous Life\u00a0<\/span>
\n<\/span>Leadership & Higher Education (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor)<\/span><\/p>\n

PPCIA Framework<\/h4>\n

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Session #2, July 2, 2020<\/p>\n

Supporting First Peoples and Positioning Ourselves as Strong Advocates
\nwith guest speaker Angela Fernandez,\u00a0Ph.D.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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\n<\/span>University of Michigan, Ann Arbor<\/span><\/p>\n

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Session #3, July 7, 2020<\/p>\n

Oha:<\/em> Nourishing the Future, Protecting the Sacred
\nwith guest speaker Puanani Apoliona-Brown<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Kanaka Maoli
\n<\/span>Environmental Science & Public Policy, Harvard University
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Session #4, July 14, 2020<\/p>\n

Through the Lens of an Indigenous Activist
\nwith\u00a0Polimana Joshevama<\/b><\/h3>\n

Hopi, Sun Clan
\n<\/span>BA, Environmental Studies
\n<\/span>Dartmouth Sustainability Office
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Session #4, July 16, 2020<\/p>\n

Federal Indian Law: Using the Master’s Tools to Rebuild Our Communities
\nwith Emily Harwell<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Mvskoke Creek\/From Sac & Fox Nation
\n<\/span>J.D. Candidate, Cornell Law
\nLaw Clerk at Native American Rights Fund<\/p>\n

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Session #5, July 21, 2020<\/p>\n

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Checks and Challenges
\nwith Dr. Thomas Easley<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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\n<\/span>School of Forestry & Environmental Sciences<\/span><\/p>\n

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Session #5, July 23, 2020<\/p>\n

Untangling Roots, Working for Seed Sovereignty & Rematriation of the Native Seed \/ SEARCH Collection
\nwith Noah Schlager, MESc<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Poarch Creek
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Session #6, July 30, 2020<\/p>\n

Putting Diversity into Action: How Leaders Can Practice Inclusivity
\nwith Rosita Leilani Castellano<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Kanaka Maoli\/Filipino\/Haida & Tsimsian
\n<\/span>Assistant Principal, Perry G. Keithley Middle School <\/span><\/p>\n

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Guest Speakers<\/h3>\n

We gratefully acknowledge and thank our guest speakers for contributing their stories, wisdom, and knowledge to this series:<\/p>\n

Angela Fernandez,<\/strong> PhD (Menominee\/Mexican)<\/p>\n

Shanondora Billiot,<\/strong> PhD (Houma)<\/p>\n

Rosita Leilani Laronal,<\/strong> MAEd (Native Hawaiian, Haida (Eagle)\/Tsimshian)<\/p>\n

Sui-Lan Ho’okano,<\/strong> BA (Native Hawaiian\/Taino)<\/p>\n

Emily Harwell,<\/strong> BA & Current Student Cornell Law (Mvskoke Creek)<\/p>\n

Polimana Joshevama <\/b>(Hopi Sun Clan)<\/p>\n

Noah Schlager,<\/strong> MESc (Poarch Creek)<\/p>\n

Thomas Easley, <\/strong>PhD (Seminole\/Black\/Poarch Creek)<\/span><\/p>\n

Puanani Apoliona-Brown, <\/b>BA\u00a0(Kanaka Maoli)<\/span><\/p>\n

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Participants<\/h3>\n

We gratefully acknowledge and thank our\u00a0 participants, listed below, who generously shared their time with us on Tuesdays or Thursdays for six weeks.\u00a0Among these listed are others, individuals who are seeking to become more effective allies and advocates of Peoples of Color.<\/p>\n