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October 16, 2008

Excellent workshop

I took a workshop today called Building Relationships with Aboriginal People, developed and presented by Clayton Desjarlais of Mâwandônan Consulting, and I have to say:

WOW

This workshop was extremely educational and engaging. Clayton Desjarlais' presentation of complicated and tough subject matter such as treaties, the Indian Act, and residential schools was dynamic and thought-provoking. I laughed and I cried. I must admit my prior knowledge of these subjects was shamefully slim, and I'm so glad to have learned more today.

If you have the opportunity to attend this workshop (or any presentation by Desjarlais, for that matter), DO IT. I really wish all Canadians could take this workshop.

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