An experiential journey through the history of our indigenous communities, and where we stand now. Facilitated by Davina Smith, first Diné woman to run for the Utah House of Representatives and the leader of the first prayer run from Bears Ears National Monument to the Salt Lake Capitol.
5 CEUs Included for Utah Mental Health Professionals
Saturday, November 19th
1:00-6:00 pm
Full Circle Yoga & Therapy
1719 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
In this experiential journey, Davina Smith, a Diné woman born in Monument Valley and currently running to become the first female Diné representative in our state’s history, will guide us back into the origin stories of the land, of the indigenous communities who have lived here, into the rippling impacts of colonization, through to the new beginnings ahead.
Together, we will step through different perspectives, emotional healing, and resilience training as we gain deep understanding around our own personal and collective histories, and the opportunity to reconcile past trauma into current meaning on our own journeys.
Following the indigenous blanket experience, we will come together within a Talking Circle, a traditional indigenous ritual of teaching, learning, and healing in spirit.
About Davina Smith:
Davina is currently running for election to the Utah House of Representatives in District 69, the first Diné (Navajo) woman to do so. She is originally from Monument Valley, Utah, belongs to the Ta’chii’ nii (Red Running into the Water) clan, and is born to the Ta’ baa ha’ (Edgewater) clan.
This event is held in support of the Warm Springs Alliance.
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COVID-19 Disclosure:
This event is held intentionally as an in-person gathering without a mask requirement, recognizing the very real health benefits of community. There are inherent risks associated with gathering, including potential exposure to COVID-19. We encourage our attendees to take personal precautions at their discretion. We ask that any attendee who feels unwell prior to the event or who has any symptoms to gift their ticket to a friend and stay home.