Concurrent Session 1
Michele Graveline – Medicine Wheel (Studley Gym)
Circles – by their nature they inspire balanced wellness. While sitting in Circle, we will look at the ways in which the Traditional Medicine Wheel inspires and grounds us to holism, the cycle of life, and interdependence. As a practical pedagogical and wellness tool, the Medicine Wheel can be used for self, others or potentially any project. Join us as we think about our own wellness plan.
Participants will meet in the lobby of the McCain Building and walk over to the Studley Gym together as a group. This session takes place rain or shine.
More about Michele Graveline: Originally from Northern Manitoba, Michele identifies as Metis with roots to the Red River and Northern Saskatchewan. She completed a BA(Hons.) at the University of Manitoba before relocating to Nova Scotia in 1995. Prior to coming to Dal, she worked for the Halifax Regional School Board as an Aboriginal student support worker where she utilized Circle Talk, and Medicine Wheel teachings throughout her time there. In 2008 Michele competed her MAEd (MSVU) with thesis titled Reinventing our Eco-Relationship as Natural World within the Medicine Wheel. In 2004, Michele used the Medicine Wheel in her Master Herbalist thesis Tree Medicine Wheel: Indigenous Trees of Nova Scotia. Again as a framework, in 2012 Michele wrote for Ningwakwe Learning Press Listening to Mother Earth and Father Sky: Teachings for Urban Aboriginals, a book specifically designed for Indigenous adult literacy learners and practitioners. In her work and play she has utilized the Wheel as an organizational, pedagogical and wellness tool.
Ally Howard & Lori Bauld – Networking
Does the thought of networking make you nervous or uncomfortable? You’re not alone! This workshop will explore practical networking skills to prepare you for a multitude of networking opportunities. You will learn tips for building and maintaining a professional network and strategies for your approach. Our relaxed speed networking workshop will allow you to engage with others in a safe and comfortable setting. We’ll provide you with tips and guidance that can be used in any networking situation, from a small coffee chat to a reception style event. Our speed networking technique involves participants gathering together to exchange information. Workshop participants will greet each other in a series of brief exchanges during a set period of time. During an interaction, participants share their professional backgrounds, interests and personal anecdotes. Come network with us!
More about Ally Howard: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/ally-howard-11458519
More about Lori Bauld:https://ca.linkedin.com/in/lori-bauld-2868515
Janice MacInnis – Stress Resilience
Everyone experiences stress. We can't, and shouldn't, eliminate it completely, but we can learn practical, specific ways to reduce that "over-stressed" feeling and protect ourselves from its negative effects.
Can you believe that stress doesn't happen to us? It is a mind game, of sorts. We interpret events as they occur and it is those interpretations that cause us to experience excess stress. Attending to what one can control and monitoring self-statements can go far in reducing worry. To aid in this endeavor, developing a series of stress relievers can be most beneficial. What works will vary between individuals and each must decide for themselves, which fits the situation and their personality.
More about Janice MacInnis: Janice MacInnis has worked in the field of adult learning at Dalhousie for over 20 years. Her current role is Manager of Organizational Health, enhancing the health of employees and the health of Dalhousie as a workplace. In addition to organizing a wide ranging program of wellness offerings, Janice helps promote practices that support productive and engaging workplaces and a positive institutional culture. Janice assists groups and departments with workplace improvement strategies and presents on a wide range of topics across the university. She has a Commerce degree and a Certificate in Adult Education from Dalhousie University, as well as a Masters of Adult Education from St. Francis Xavier University.
