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Circle of Change

Changing the World From Within

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Change begins from within

This podcast is for change-makers like you, who want to create long-lasting connections in your communities and bring about the world we all want to live in. You will hear stories that will inspire you and challenge you to be the change as you participate in conversations that connect.

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We’re on a mission to support all people who have a feeling that change starts from within. The more people we can support, the quicker we'll create the belonging, kindness and connection this world is seeking. Although we’re no longer recording live episodes, it doesn’t mean the content is invalid. Keep sharing, listening, re-listening and spreading the word about our message. Thank you change-maker!

 

LATEST EPISODES

Episode 64: Walking Together: Land-Based Wisdom for Urgent Change

 
 
 

The penultimate episode of Circle of Change gives you perspectives and ways of being to navigate and resolve the urgent issues in our world today, from climate change to the mental health crisis.  Through their stories, Joan Brown and Scott Saywell guide us toward what is to come and show us what is possible when we do the work required to bridge Indigenous and non-Indigenous worldviews and walk together.

What’s in this episode for you: 

  • An inspiring story of two people with different upbringings coming together for a greater purpose

  • The reasons why turning toward the land is the solution we are seeking

  • What is required of you to walk in two worlds and change systems

  • How to stay true to yourself as you carve out new paths forward

  • A clear description of the work that is urgent right now

Who’s in circle with us:

Joan Brown is a lifelong administrator and current Chief Administrative Officer of the Snuneymuxw First Nation. In my words, she is also a storyteller, a knowledge keeper, and a community leader whose voice is creating waves of change in the circles in which she sits.

Scott Saywell is the Superintendent of Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools. He holds a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from San Diego State University, and a Bachelor of Education and Science from Mount Allison University. In his 32 years of service in education, he has focused his attention on improving life chances for the most unique, disadvantaged, and vulnerable learners. Learn more about Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools at https://www.sd68.bc.ca/

Tools for change: 

Here are the Syeyutsus Reconciliation Framework and speaker series and the book Unsettling The Settler Within that Scott refers to.

Reclaim Your Lifeforce starts on April 13th! Click here to learn more and register.

Joan and Scott share many words of wisdom on how to be the change from two different world views.  Here are some questions they leave us with for you to explore: 

  • How can you use your emotional, physical and spiritual bodies to understand your life experiences - not just your intellect?

  • What are you focusing your energy on - what is important or what is urgent?  How can you make small shifts toward that which is most urgent? 

  • What are you learning about yourself and your ancestry? 

  • What are you reading that opens and expands your worldview? 

  • What are your natural surroundings telling you about life and how to love?

  • In what ways have you changed over the last few years?  

  • Who are the people you are surrounded by and do they create space to hear your story?  

Find what resonates for you in this moment, get curious and let the exploration begin to shift how you see and show up in the world. 

Pick up the talking piece:

What came up for you as you listened to this episode? I'd love to hear about your experiences with any of the reflections and exercises. Send me an email at podcast@humconsulting.ca or leave a voicemail (click the voicemail button on the right).

Gratitude: 

Circle of Change is recorded on lək̓ʷəŋən territories.

Be the change by becoming a Circle of Change Supporter. Learn more at www.humconsulting.ca/donate

Our opening and closing music was created by the talented E-Rol Beats. You can find his creations at www.erolbeats.com

My fabulous podcast coach, Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions, brought this podcast to life www.organizedsound.ca

 




Ame-Lia Tamburrinidecolonization, reconciliation, climate-change, collaboration