Unleash the Power of our Differences Series: My Identity - Who I Am, Believe I Am, Want to Be and Why it Matters [Workshop]

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Mar 16th | 1:00-2:30pm Eastern

Unleash the Power of Our Differences Series

My Identity: Who I Am, Believe I Am, Want to Be and Why it Matters

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If we define community as a place where no one feels the need to leave a part of themselves at the door, then our communities need to be safe places where everyone thrives.

Join us for a new monthly workshop series focused on going deep with Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI).

Each month The Sum’s Elliott Butler-Cisneros will probe challenging community questions, models, and tools for internal exploration and external support. Topics will include: identity, solidarity across differences, power and privilege, white fragility, cross-cultural communication, solidarity protocols, gender and sexual orientation, race, and socioeconomic power.

**Note that each workshop is offered as a stand-alone presentation. While we hope you’ll consider joining us for the entire series, you will gain a great deal from each one even if you can’t attend them all.

We’re continuing this series by diving into personal identity and why it matters.

We can’t live in solidarity with others if we are not aware of how we fail to live in solidarity with ourselves.

In this session, we’ll do the personal work of exploring our identities: from group membership (racial, cultural, religious, gender, sexual orientation, disability, class) to personal history (personality, intelligences, roles). Including:

  • Looking at the intersectionality of our identities
  • Examining our “internal systems” of governance
    • Who has power and who does not? Who is welcome and who is not?
  • And gathering our learnings to strengthen our vision and sense of purpose – in solidarity

.

REGISTER NOW

Workshop Presenter

Elliott Butler-Cisneros

Elliott comes from a bi-cultural, bi-racial background. His diverse background has led to a diverse life! He began a teaching career on the Navajo reservation in special education and directed a school district transition program serving students with disabilities for 8 years.

Later in life, he worked as a school principal both at a predominantly Latino elementary school and at a progressive, experiential middle school. Elliott has also taught social justice classes at Naropa University and directed the Human Rights Office for the City of Fort Collins.

In 2006, Elliott founded The Sum, an organization focused on building solidarity across differences.

During his time at The Sum, he has worked with businesses, healthcare organizations k12 and higher educational institutions, HR departments, government agencies, law enforcement personnel, and faith communities.

Registration

 

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Affordable and Accessible

All our events are run on a sliding scale basis. Generous donations cover the costs for low-income attendees. FIC is committed to making our programs accessible to people of all walks of life.

Watch the Recording

You’ll receive the recording of your event to view for up to one month (unless otherwise noted). So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live session. Watch or listen whenever it is convenient for you.

Loved by Community Builders

What a beautiful gift to our intentional community builders and leaders! FIC’s programs provide a way for thinking and concerned people to collaborate for solutions to our multitude of global crises. Thank you FIC! – Terri Garcia

I am constantly impressed by the down-to-earth practicality of the FIC workshops combined with the philosophical questions that are so vital for us to explore. I’m grateful for the excellent planning and delivery of the workshops by skilled and inclusive presenters, who create a space that is both welcoming and invites participants to challenge existing ideas and world views. Well done and thank you FIC. – Claire Ogden

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Mar 16th | 1:00-2:30pm Eastern

Unleash the Power of Our Differences Series

My Identity: Who I Am, Believe I Am, Want to Be and Why it Matters

REGISTER NOW

If we define community as a place where no one feels the need to leave a part of themselves at the door, then our communities need to be safe places where everyone thrives.

Join us for a new monthly workshop series focused on going deep with Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI).

Each month The Sum’s Elliott Butler-Cisneros will probe challenging community questions, models, and tools for internal exploration and external support. Topics will include: identity, solidarity across differences, power and privilege, white fragility, cross-cultural communication, solidarity protocols, gender and sexual orientation, race, and socioeconomic power.

**Note that each workshop is offered as a stand-alone presentation. While we hope you’ll consider joining us for the entire series, you will gain a great deal from each one even if you can’t attend them all.

We’re continuing this series by diving into personal identity and why it matters.

We can’t live in solidarity with others if we are not aware of how we fail to live in solidarity with ourselves.

In this session, we’ll do the personal work of exploring our identities: from group membership (racial, cultural, religious, gender, sexual orientation, disability, class) to personal history (personality, intelligences, roles). Including:

  • Looking at the intersectionality of our identities
  • Examining our “internal systems” of governance
    • Who has power and who does not? Who is welcome and who is not?
  • And gathering our learnings to strengthen our vision and sense of purpose – in solidarity

.

REGISTER NOW

Workshop Presenter

Elliott Butler-Cisneros

Elliott comes from a bi-cultural, bi-racial background. His diverse background has led to a diverse life! He began a teaching career on the Navajo reservation in special education and directed a school district transition program serving students with disabilities for 8 years.

Later in life, he worked as a school principal both at a predominantly Latino elementary school and at a progressive, experiential middle school. Elliott has also taught social justice classes at Naropa University and directed the Human Rights Office for the City of Fort Collins.

In 2006, Elliott founded The Sum, an organization focused on building solidarity across differences.

During his time at The Sum, he has worked with businesses, healthcare organizations k12 and higher educational institutions, HR departments, government agencies, law enforcement personnel, and faith communities.

Registration

 

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The Online Event Experience

 

Live Zoom Sessions

Nothing pre-recorded here! When you sign-up for an event with FIC, you’ll have the opportunity to join a live session on Zoom with the event presenter/facilitator and other participants.

Affordable and Accessible

All our events are run on a sliding scale basis. Generous donations cover the costs for low-income attendees. FIC is committed to making our programs accessible to people of all walks of life.

Watch the Recording

You’ll receive the recording of your event to view for up to one month (unless otherwise noted). So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live session. Watch or listen whenever it is convenient for you.

Loved by Community Builders

What a beautiful gift to our intentional community builders and leaders! FIC’s programs provide a way for thinking and concerned people to collaborate for solutions to our multitude of global crises. Thank you FIC! – Terri Garcia

I am constantly impressed by the down-to-earth practicality of the FIC workshops combined with the philosophical questions that are so vital for us to explore. I’m grateful for the excellent planning and delivery of the workshops by skilled and inclusive presenters, who create a space that is both welcoming and invites participants to challenge existing ideas and world views. Well done and thank you FIC. – Claire Ogden

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