Events
September 13, 2024 12:00PM - 1:00PM EST
An Exciting Site Visit to Traditional Center for Indigenous Knowledge & Healing!
112 W Green St. Suite 2
Ithaca, New York, 14850
The Traditional Center for Indigenous Knowledge & Healing stands as a beacon of cultural preservation, education, and healing within the community. Founded on the principles of honoring Indigenous wisdom and promoting wellness, the center serves as a vital resource for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people alike. At the heart of TCIKH is a commitment to preserving and celebrating Indigenous cultures, traditions, and knowledge systems. Through workshops, lectures, cultural events, and artistic performances, the center provides opportunities for community members to learn about and engage with Indigenous heritage. Join us at this site visit to learn about their practices such as storytelling, drumming, dancing, and language revitalization. Their practices emphasize the interconnectedness of all living beings and the importance of maintaining harmony with oneself, others, and the natural world. We are excited to engage with the leadership of TCIKH and hope you will join us! This is a community event and open to all.
Site visits are an important part of our community engagement strategy and are a chance to connect with the people who are doing great work on the ground. It’s also a chance to see firsthand the staff’s enthusiasm for their mission, their commitment to it, and their hopes for the future. Our goal is to create an experience of co-discovery from engagement and dialogue during the visit. Our goals are to:
· Build trust and strengthen relationships
· Explore shared interest areas, share knowledge and identify possible new ways of working together to serve common goals
· Gain information beyond what is obtained from a written report
As a funder, we acknowledge and point out the power imbalance and we’ve made the promise to be guided by mutual respect, appreciation, and trust; approach each interaction as a partnership rather than a top-down relationship; and be a partner and ally. View our Site Visit Guidelines HERE.
If you are interested in either scheduling a site visit with us or joining us on an already-scheduled site visit, email Gloria at gcoicou@cftompkins.org.
Register for this Event