KAIROS Blanket Exercise

In this moving participatory learning experience, you’ll step into the roles of First Nations, Inuit, and later Métis peoples as you navigate the “land,” represented by blankets arranged on the floor. Learn how the colonization of this land impacts those who were here long before settlers arrived. Engage your heart and mind in understanding why the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples is often broken and how we can take action together.

This event offers bookended opportunities to forge meaningful connections with fellow community-minded individuals. With a talking circle and an opportunity to network with other individuals after the activity, you can share your perspectives and discuss how, as a collective force, we can contribute to truth and reconciliation efforts that build a stronger, more vibrant community.

The session will take place over the course of two-hours:

• Hour one: KAIROS Blanket Exercise
• Hour two: A Talking Circle

The Kairos Blanket Exercise will be held at the Stantec Tower 10220-103 Ave NW, Edmonton on Floor 3 in the Wild Rose Boardroom. Stantec provides coffee and tea to guests and asks that you bring your own reusable mug to reduce waste.

Parking instructions:

• Stantec Tower is located in the Ice District Central Parkade located 50 meters west of the Stantec Tower main entrance at 10220 103 Ave NW (between 103 street and 104 street on north side of street)
• Once you’ve parked, follow signs to Stantec Tower and take the elevators to the building lobby
• Note: You must pay for parking. Pay stations available on each parkade floor near the elevator. Parking is not provided.
• If you’ve parked elsewhere, Entrance is on 103 Avenue, between 103 street and 104 street on north side of street.
  
  LRT Directions – MacEwan Station

Enter Roger Place at the North Entrance. Follow the signage that takes you to the JW Marriot and then to Stantec. Take the escalator to the lobby and catch the elevator.

• Go past the main floor security desk to the lower bank of elevators marked L1-L6.
• There are two LCD touch pads to call the elevators.
• Select the 3rd floor and watch the LCD screen to be directed to the correct elevator to enter (L1-L6).
• Note: There are no floor controls inside the elevators, so you must get into the correct elevator.
• On the 3rd floor, head to the glass doors to be buzzed in by reception/security.
• You will sign in here and be given your security badge.
• Should you get lost, please contact Dani at 587-873-0490 or Amber at 587-735-3145