WHO
Participants - For those performers, teachers, mentors, conductors, composers, board members, and administrators who seek to cultivate an Anti-Oppressive culture.
Facilitators - click on the blue names below the pictures for more information.
Facilitators - click on the blue names below the pictures for more information.
Carolyn Christie - Mental Wellness in the Performing Arts. Learn skills to help you bend, not break Retired OSM flutist, McGill prof, Certified Mental Skills Consultant.
Saturday June 18, 3-5pm EDT
Jodi Contin - Calling Out, Calling In and Getting it Wrong
Anishinaabe singer, storyteller, cultural coordinator, education counsellor, co-creator of "Spirit Horse Returns".
Sunday June 19, 12-2pm EDT
Joshua Jones - Be Water - Bruce Lee Philosophy Applied to Music and Leadership Principal percussion, Kansas City, Gant Park, Author, Instructor.
Saturday June 18, 12-2pm EDT
Ken MacDonald - Calling Out, Calling In and Getting it Wrong Assoc principal horn, WSO, Instructor, NACO ambassador, co-creator of "Spirit Horse Returns".
Sunday June 19, 12-2pm EDT
Melissa Ngan - Cultural Chameleon
Musician, Executive Director of Fifth House Ensemble, President and CEO American Composers Orchestra, SphinxConnect 2022 conference faciiator.
Sunday June 19, 3-5pm EDT
Paul Okoye - Transforming Power, Privilege & Prejudice
EDI, business advisor, dispute resolution, and culture transformation specialist, MBA. Thursday June 16 and Friday June 17, 12-2pm EDT
Betty Pries - Transforming Power, Privilege & Prejudice
EDI, Conflict and Leadership specialist, PhD in Transformational Conflict, certified mediator.
Thursday June 16 and Friday June 17, 12-2pm EDT
Saturday June 18, 3-5pm EDT
Jodi Contin - Calling Out, Calling In and Getting it Wrong
Anishinaabe singer, storyteller, cultural coordinator, education counsellor, co-creator of "Spirit Horse Returns".
Sunday June 19, 12-2pm EDT
Joshua Jones - Be Water - Bruce Lee Philosophy Applied to Music and Leadership Principal percussion, Kansas City, Gant Park, Author, Instructor.
Saturday June 18, 12-2pm EDT
Ken MacDonald - Calling Out, Calling In and Getting it Wrong Assoc principal horn, WSO, Instructor, NACO ambassador, co-creator of "Spirit Horse Returns".
Sunday June 19, 12-2pm EDT
Melissa Ngan - Cultural Chameleon
Musician, Executive Director of Fifth House Ensemble, President and CEO American Composers Orchestra, SphinxConnect 2022 conference faciiator.
Sunday June 19, 3-5pm EDT
Paul Okoye - Transforming Power, Privilege & Prejudice
EDI, business advisor, dispute resolution, and culture transformation specialist, MBA. Thursday June 16 and Friday June 17, 12-2pm EDT
Betty Pries - Transforming Power, Privilege & Prejudice
EDI, Conflict and Leadership specialist, PhD in Transformational Conflict, certified mediator.
Thursday June 16 and Friday June 17, 12-2pm EDT

Alex Conway
Art of Humane Leadership Virtual Retreat Administrator, Flute/Picc with the Winnipeg Symphony, Instructor, OCSM rep

Gwen Klassen
Art of Humane Leadership Virtual Retreat
Founder and Director, Coach, Flute/Picc with Calgary Phil, Instructor
WHAT
Change is challenging. These workshops provide education, experience and an introduction to many change-makers within the Arts community and beyond, allowing for greater connection, compassion and support as we navigate and cultivate a new vision for the Arts culture, while in community.
WHY
To learn, listen and then lead in service of a more anti-racist, equitable, diverse and inclusive work culture.
HOW
Scholarships and diversity fellowships available