KAIROS Blanket Exercise

November 27, 2026

Training Description:

KAIROS Blanket Exercise is an experiential learning opportunity. The participants will walk on laid out blankets that represent land while listening to Indigenous perspectives since contact occurred. After the exercise participants will be led in a sharing circle to share their thoughts and feelings of what was learned and felt.

Schedule:

Friday, Novermber 27, 2026, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM (2.5 hours)

Format:

In Person

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the KAIROS Blanket Exercise, participants will be able to:

Understand key historical events and policies that have shaped Indigenous peoples' experiences in Canada.
Recognize the lasting impacts of colonization, residential schools, and intergenerational trauma.
Develop greater empathy, cultural awareness, and respect for Indigenous perspectives and experiences.
Recognize the resilience, strength, and contributions of Indigenous peoples and communities.
Identify personal and professional actions that support reconciliation, cultural humility, and respectful relationships with Indigenous peoples.

Who Should Attend?

This training is for everyone who would like to learn the deep impact colonization has had on Indigenous peoples

Trainer:

Shannon Perez

Trainer Bio:

Shannon Perez is Sayisi Dene First Nation and is from Winnipeg. She has a degree in Native Studies and has experience with Boards, Trusts and committees. Shannon is currently the director of the Indigenous Family Centre and has facilitated the KAIROS Blanket Exercise for over 10 years to many different groups. Her time outside of work is spent with her three children and husband, helping out family and friends and reading.