Since much of our (Native) history is minimally taught and not accurately, the Witness to Injustice Exercise is a good way to help people learn about these events and share their feelings about what occurred.

Freida Jacques, Turtle Clanmother, Onondaga Nation

Witness to Injustice Exercise is a 2-3 hour interactive teaching tool. It uses participatory education to foster truth, understanding and respect between indigenous and non-indigenous peoples in the part of the world now known as the United States; especially in the territory stewarded by people of the Onondaga Nation and other Haudenosaunee peoples.

We will explore the shared history that non-native people rarely learn in school or other settings. The Exercise helps participants deepen their understanding about the European colonization of Turtle Island (North America) and the denial of indigenous peoples’ nationhood throughout US history up to present time. There are opportunities to discuss feelings and learnings throughout the exercise.

Email director@sticinterfaith.org to RSVP and receive zoom link

Witness to Injustice/The KAIROS Blanket Exercise

The Witness to Injustice / KAIROS Blanket Exercise™ is a unique three-hour interactive group teaching tool. It uses participatory education to foster truth, understanding, and respect between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in the part of the world now known as the United States; especially in the territory stewarded by people of the Onondaga Nation and other Haundenosaunee peoples.

Through the use of meaningful quotes and blankets that represent part of Turtle Island (the Western Hemisphere), we explore this shared history that non-native people rarely learn in school or other settings. The Exercise helps participants deepen their understanding about the European colonization of Turtle Island and the denial of Indigenous peoples’ nationhood throughout U.S. history up to present time. After the Witness to Injustice Exercise, participants have the opportunity to share with the group what they learned, felt, etc., and, resources are shared by facilitators to help participants continue to learn more.

We hope this program will stimulate deep discussions and reflections, and will point the way toward ongoing steps toward righting the wrongs which have been done. Join Neighbors of the Onondaga Nation (NOON) and Haudenosaunee facilitators as we participate in learning and dialogue through this exercise.

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Contact person:
Cindy Squillace, Coordinator WTI/KBE
cindysquillace@gmail.com

Witness to Injustice is created and sponsored by

Neighbors of the Onondaga Nation (NOON) is a grassroots organization of Central New Yorkers which recognizes and supports the sovereignty of the traditional government of the Onondaga Nation.

Contact information:
Neighbors of the Onondaga Nation (NOON) 2013 East Genesee Street, Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 472-5478
noon@peacecouncil.net