Cultivating Space for Change
Geraldine Ysselstein
Date: Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Time: 12 noon – 1:30pm MT (90 minutes)
Facilitator: Geraldine Ysselstein (she/her)
Cost: $35
Introduction
During the COVID lockdown, the arts community came together across Turtle Island to slow down and have listening conversations about inclusion, equity, diversity, accessibility, and belonging. Since returning to in-person work, there has been a tension to return to “work as usual” and bring un/re-learnings forward into action. This online webinar on Cultivating Space for Change is intended to open up space for how we each can and do contribute to change.
Webinar Topics
After locating ourselves with the land and water, we will explore the following:
- Why change is difficult / and when so much change is happening
- Who is doing change work and why it matters
- How understanding ourselves can contribute to change
- Why we need each other to make change happen
- What making space for change may look and feel like
- How we care for ourselves and each other through change
Facilitator
Geraldine Ysselstein (she/her) is an artist, consultant, facilitator, educator, collaborator, and practitioner of art for social change in Mohkinstsis (Calgary). She was born in the Netherlands which is the land of her ancestors, lived her early years of life in Bangladesh, and moved to Canada when she was almost 5 years old. Prior to starting her company Riverstone (riverstonecreating.ca) in 2023, she worked as an arts administrator supporting and building connections between artists and audiences. Geraldine believes in the power of art, story, and creativity to transform systems by cultivating a curious and creative space of care.
For more information and to register visit riverstonecreating.ca/webinar.
For questions contact Geraldine Ysselstein at geraldine@riverstone.consulting.
