These are salons are for Canadians as well as ESL learners.
The purpose is to provide a space for people to be active and talk to each other in a world that seems to want us passive and isolated. We will reduce outrage and polarization in the wider world by spending an hour or two being unperturbed and unbothered with our neighbours and ourselves.
The format is two stages:
1st – We read an article excerpt or watch a video clip on a political or business issue together.
2nd – We convene to small groups in breakout rooms for discussion and camaraderie.
3rd – We come back as a large group for reflection and leave-taking.
The methodology is a balance inclusive, trauma-informed practices, kindness with a healthy respect for freedom of expression and telling it like it is.
“When a thoughtless or unkind word is spoken, best tune out. Reacting in anger or annoyance will not advance one’s ability to persuade.”
― Ruth Bader Ginsburg
“Fight for the things that you care about. But do it in a way that will lead others to join you.”
― Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Contact Jen at jennifermondaytuesday at gmail dot com to be added to the waitlist.
Canadian Conversations is a free offering.
