Navigating Our Powers and Privileges in the Classroom and Beyond
Armando Castellano
Sequoia A
Facing systemic inequities all around us is hard work, many we don’t even see or notice. Navigating inequities in the classroom first requires us to examine how we use Power and Privilege in our everyday lives. Imagine taking stock of your “side of the street” in relation to these inequities: Where do they come up for us and for those around us? What emotions come up when we face these inequities? Let’s get vulnerable on these topics in a safe and supportive setting.
Listen, Connect, Tell: The Power of Storytelling
Stuart Stotts
Sequoia B
“Do you want to hear a story?” These words of invitation are as old as human history, calling us to listen, imagine, and connect. Even in a world of technology, the power of stories engages us all, helping us to understand where we’ve been, where we are, and where we hope to go. There are learnable skills to telling stories. This workshop identifies and explores those skills through hands-on activities and small group interactions.
A copy of Stuart’s book “Telling Tales: 14 Stories to Share with Young Children” is included for each participant.
Voicing Our Stories Through Rhythm And Poetry (RAP)
Humboldt Hip Hop Congress with Special Guest Emcee Radioactive
Annex
Have you ever heard words spoken rhythmically that move in calculated cadences and groove with funky beats then felt inspired to lift your own voice to speak? Hip Hop is a contagious cultural force worldwide and our students are tuned into it. Imagine spreading rhythm and rhymes through your classroom to build community, inspire imagination, and validate the voices of your young writers using the techniques and classroom exercises we will share with you. Participants will embody rap’s rhythmic and linguistic building blocks, and have a chance to craft and spit bars in small groups.
Telling a Karuk Story of Salmon in Words and Art Making
Lyn Risling
Redwood
Have you ever stared into an artwork and drifted into the story of the image? We’ll take you on a journey of Native art images. These artworks are often inspired by creation stories, preserved through oral histories central to Native worldview, which have been passed down since time immemorial. Hupa/Karuk artist Lyn Risling will explore the Karuk story of how Salmon was introduced to Human Beings. We’ll see Salmon’s life cycle, from the river to the ocean and returning home to spawn while encountering obstacles and survival challenges. Participants will create a visual story of Salmon’s journey, correlating to their own experiences of resilience, facing challenges, and perseverance.