OUR HOME: THE PLACE WHERE OUR SEEDS ARE GROWN
Subject: Redefining the meaning of our home beyond colonial frameworks
Music Video featuring Talilo Marfil, Edna Vazquez and Quincy Davis
Documentary Short featuring Talilo Marfil and Edna Vazquez
Sobonfu Somé - Community Healing & The Real Enemy
Ancient Borders, Modern Immigration
Talking Circle Question Prompts
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What did you take away from the documentary or music video?
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How does it mean to have a home? Is it where you're at, or where you're from, or both?
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What does immigration really mean? How can we think differently about the idea of immigration, in the context of history of globalization and colonialism?
Activity: Sit Spot
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Explore a natural area and find a sit spot. Sit for 10-15 minutes in one place to relax, be still and observe.
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Gather and offer space for participants to share. What did you notice? What is this place home to?
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Proceed to go back into nature and throw or leave the item you want to let go of.