Cultivating Safe Spaces Training

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Upcoming Events:
📌 Calling My Spirit Back Retreat (2 seats left) – A weekend retreat for reflection, healing, and reconnection with Elaine Alec.
www.naqsmist.com/calling-my-spirit-back-returning-to-myself

📌 Cultivating Safe Spaces Conference – A deeper dive into fostering inclusive and transformative environments. www.cultivatingsafespaces.com/css-annual-conference-2025

We’re still here, just in different spaces. Stay connected.

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Join Us for the 3rd Annual Cultivating Safe Spaces Conference!

📅 When: April 3-4, 2025
📍 Where: Coast Coal Harbour Hotel, Vancouver, BC

✨ What to Expect:

Deep dive into the CSS Framework: Four Necessary Conditions, Four Protocols, and Four Perspectives

Breakout sessions on mental health, climate readiness, youth engagement, and more

True Colors Workshop with Kyle Alec: Discover your personality profile through Indigenous wisdom

Networking opportunities with professionals committed to cultivating safe spaces

🎟️ Tickets:

Early Bird (ends Feb 07): $1,000

Regular (ends Mar 15) : $1,450
(Includes materials, meals, and a networking dinner)

🔗 Register to secure your spot: www. cultivatingsafespaces.com

Let’s gather, learn, and grow together!

Join us for the 4th Annual Calling My Spirit Back Retreat: "Returning to Myself"

📅 Dates: March 14-16, 2025
📍 Location: Sparkling Hill Resort & Spa, Kelowna, BC

This retreat offers a unique space to reconnect with your inner self through storytelling, cultural teachings, and healing practices. Together, we'll engage in sacred sharing circles, reflective exercises, and meaningful workshops designed to help you:

✔️ Reclaim your story

✔️ Reconnect with spirit

✔️ Celebrate authenticity

🌿 Led by Elaine Alec, these three days will leave you recharged, centered, and inspired. You'll connect with a supportive community committed to uplifting and empowering each other.

💵 Investment: $2,750 (includes accommodations, meals, and materials)

🛖 Ready to take the next step toward self-discovery? Visit www.cultivatingsafespaces.com/cmsb-returning-to-myself for more details and to reserve your spot today!

Let’s come home to ourselves.

This Weekend: CSS Train the Trainer Certification

🗓️ January 18, 2025
⏰ 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST
📍 Penticton Lakeside Resort, Penticton, BC

Ready to become a certified facilitator and lead impactful workshops rooted in the Cultivating Safe Spaces framework?

Don’t miss out—explore this event and more here:
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Upcoming Events — Cultivating Safe Spaces Upcoming events January 15, 2025 Strengthening Foundations: CSS for HR Professionals12:00 - 12:45 PM PST45-minute FREE VirtualA series of free, 45-minute, sector-specific CSS sessions designed to introduce our Cultivating Safe Spaces framework and support professionals across various fields. Registe...

Join Elaine Alec in Penticton for a transformative 1-day event designed for anyone passionate about cultivating safer, more inclusive spaces. Whether in workplaces, communities, or personal networks, this engaging conference offers the tools and insights to foster trust, belonging, and empowerment in the environments you lead.

This Pop-Up Conference is perfect for those unable to attend our 2-day Vancouver conference in April. It’s a unique opportunity to explore the CSS Framework and gain practical tools for fostering belonging and safety in any environment.

📆 Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025
📍Location: Penticton, BC (venue to be confirmed)

- Early Bird Rate: $500 (until January 24, 2025)
- Regular Rate: $600 (January 25 – February 21, 2025)
- Last-Minute Rate: $700 (February 22 – March 3, 2025)
- Group Table of 6: $4,000

Deadline to register is March 3rd
www.cultivatingsafespaces.com/1day-penticton-popup-conference

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Join Elaine Alec January 18, 2025 in Penticton, BC, for a transformative experience at the Cultivating Safe Spaces Train the Trainer Certification. Held at the Penticton Lakeside Resort, this training is more than an event—it’s a step toward meaningful leadership, connection, and change.

This program equips you to do more than learn—it prepares you to lead. As a Certified Cultivating Safe Spaces Facilitator, you’ll gain tools to foster belonging, address systemic inequities, and create environments of safety and inclusion. These skills are not just valuable for personal growth but open opportunities to share this vital work in your communities and workplaces.

The certification also provides a foundation for turning your new expertise into practical opportunities. Many participants find they can incorporate what they learn into their roles or bring these workshops into new spaces that need them most. Whether it’s within your organization, in your community, or as part of a new venture, the possibilities to inspire change are endless.

Participants often share how this training transforms the way they lead. It’s not just about professional skills; it’s about learning to embody the change you want to see—helping others navigate complex conversations, fostering psychological safety, and creating spaces where everyone feels valued and connected.

For employers and funders, this training aligns with priorities like inclusive leadership, retention, and workplace well-being. Graduates bring tools that foster stronger teams, improve communication, and spark cultural change in organizations.

If you’re ready to deepen your impact and be part of a movement that cultivates connection, belonging, and safety for all, this is your chance. Take the next step in your journey and join us for this incredible experience.

Find out more and register https://www.cultivatingsafespaces.com/train-the-trainer-certification

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✔️ Notebooks

✔️ Tote Bags

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Whether for your training, workshop, or community gathering, these items are perfect to inspire connection and reflection.

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In-Person Training Opportunity! Open to Everyone!

Do you prefer learning in person? We’ve got exciting news!

Thanks to a committed group, January 18, 2025, is officially on the calendar for an in-person CSS Train the Trainer session at the Penticton Lakeside Resort—and it’s open to everyone!

This program is for anyone passionate about fostering safety, belonging, and connection in their workplaces and communities. You don’t need to be Indigenous to attend.

Details:
📍Location: Penticton Lakeside Resort, Penticton, BC
📆 Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
💰 Investment: $3,500 (includes training, meals, and certification)

📧 Ready to register? Sign up here. https://naqsmist-force.monday.com/boards/7923629491

Need background information to apply for funding? Share this link with your boss or funder. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ciB4CO9lig3w3h390irit5SsbvyTPBbJ/view?usp=drivesdk

Seats are limited, so secure your spot today!