James, IEI Co-Founder: Seeing people having fun and laughing, seeing people excited or moved to tears during the cultural events, was a key takeaway for me. This is what really inspires people to continue doing the work.
Gwen, IEI Co-Founder: We did what we set out to do, which was to provide experiential learning. We breathed life into the 5 R’s of Indigenous engagement, giving participants a powerful chance to experience our principle-based approach first-hand.
Nicolisa, IEI Organizing Team: The feedback we received was about how the space was held—how we started each day with prayer and ceremony. Existing in a culture and place-based way of being, even if just for a few days, was transformational, as was the land itself.
“First, I want to thank you all again for a truly incredible experience! I was immersed, submersed, inspired, educated, and generally blown away. I’m already sharing some of the learnings with friends, family and colleagues. What you all are doing with those sessions is powerful, necessary, and enlightening. Thank you!!!”
Heather Tallis
Independent Advisor with the World Wildlife Fund and University of California Santa Cruz
