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Culture TALKS | Seattle
Weaving Stories,
Re-Weaving Our Future
Re-Weaving Our Future
Date: October 11, 2023
Location: University Book Store
4326 University Way NE Seattle, WA
Location: University Book Store
4326 University Way NE Seattle, WA
Local Discussions
Global Impact
Global Impact
When looking at the difficult parts of being together, it's not about guilt or shame. It's about having real conversations and learning from our past and from each other so we can thoughtfully shape our future - together.
Welcome to the new traveling series where Jen Lumanlan brings together voices from local communities so we can all learn from each other. Because Culture TALKS... past, present & future.
Welcome to the new traveling series where Jen Lumanlan brings together voices from local communities so we can all learn from each other. Because Culture TALKS... past, present & future.
- Event Retrospective | Video Replay Coming in Early 2024 -
Culture TALKS | Seattle
Weaving Stories,
Re-Weaving Our Future
Re-Weaving Our Future
Local Discussions
Global Impact
Global Impact
I was struck by the ways that our Seattle panelists use stories in their work, which is how we decided on the topic for this event. We looked at the ways our anti-racism practice connects with our love for ourselves and our communities, as well as how times of struggle led us to pivot points and big realizations.
We told a LOT of stories, and I will never forget hearing how Erin's son befriended the boy who had used an insulting word toward him, because the boy wasn't very happy at home, or how Nick adjusted his approach to talking about gender with preschoolers as he connected with his values.
We told a LOT of stories, and I will never forget hearing how Erin's son befriended the boy who had used an insulting word toward him, because the boy wasn't very happy at home, or how Nick adjusted his approach to talking about gender with preschoolers as he connected with his values.
I got so much out of my time with Erin, Nick, Tilman and Ilsa - I look forward to sharing the video replay of our time together in early 2024.
Stories certainly are the fabric of our lives.
Stories certainly are the fabric of our lives.
2023 Culture Talks Seattle panel pictured left to right: Tilman Smith, Nick Terrones, Jen Lumanlan, Erin Jones, Ilsa Govan
Many thanks to everyone who joined us for Culture TALKS Seattle!
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About Culture TALKS | Seattle
Event Details
Weaving Stories, Re-weaving Our Future
Stories are the fabric of our lives. They communicate things we're proud of - and things we wish had gone differently. They inspire us to imagine a world that isn't yet here, and provide motivation as we work toward creating it. They help us to make emotional connections with others who will want to join us on a journey of creativity, critical thinking, and compassion for others.
In this fun, thoughtful, interactive panel event you'll hear stories from our panelists about:
- Experiences in perpetuating and being on the receiving end of White supremacy, patriarchy, and capitalism
- How we're working to dismantle White supremacist, patriarchal, capitalist systems - and the mistakes we've made along the way
- Concrete ways you can take action - in your personal and professional worlds
You'll leave the event with:
- Lots of stories to keep the concepts alive in your mind and to help you convey ideas to other people
- Strategies to use in dismantling harmful social forces through your interactions with family members (including children), friends, and colleagues
- A stack of books to help you continue your learning journey
Hosted by:
University Book Store, 4326 University Way NE, Seattle. Information on directions and parking validation can be found here. Easily accessible via transit to the U District light rail station and bus stops.
Date:
October 11, 2023
(Video replay coming in early 2024)
Date:
October 11, 2023
(video replay available in early 2024)
Location:
Hosted by University Book Store
4326 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
October 11, 2023
(video replay available in early 2024)
Location:
Hosted by University Book Store
4326 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
When looking back at difficult parts of our history, it's not about guilt; it's not about shame. It's about having real conversations & learning from our past so we can thoughtfully shape our future - together. Welcome to the new traveling series where Jen Lumanlan brings together voices from local communities so we can all learn from each other. Because Culture TALKS... past, present & future.
About Culture TALKS | Seattle
Weaving Stories,
Re-weaving Our Future
Re-weaving Our Future
Stories are the fabric of our lives. They communicate things we're proud of - and things we wish had gone differently. They inspire us to imagine a world that isn't yet here, and provide motivation as we work toward creating it. They help us to make emotional connections with others who will want to join us on a journey of creativity, critical thinking, and compassion for others.
In this fun, thoughtful, interactive panel event you'll hear stories from our panelists about:
- Experiences in perpetuating and being on the receiving end of White supremacy, patriarchy, and capitalism
- How we're working to dismantle White supremacist, patriarchal, capitalist systems - and the mistakes we've made along the way
- Concrete ways you can take action - in your personal and professional worlds
You'll leave the event with:
- Lots of stories to keep the concepts alive in your mind and to help you convey ideas to other people
- Strategies to use in dismantling harmful social forces through your interactions with family members (including children), friends, and colleagues
- A stack of books to help you continue your learning journey
PANELISTS | Culture TALKS - Seattle
Erin Jones
Erin Jones has worked in and around schools in different capacities for over 30 years. She has worked and done consultation for non-profits, government agencies and businesses. She has worked and lived in 5 states, from the East Coast to the Midwest to the West Coast, in communities that were predominantly White communities to communities that were predominantly Black communities to those that boasted dozens of languages and cultures.
She has been recognized locally and nationally for her work in education and equity. She has also received recognition as and athlete and was invited to try out for two WNBA teams. After 20 years of playing soccer and 35 years of playing basketball, Erin now runs long-distances and is devoted to regular OrangeTheory workouts.
Erin and her husband, James, have been married for almost 30 years and have three adult children - two who work in education and one who designs video games.
She has been recognized locally and nationally for her work in education and equity. She has also received recognition as and athlete and was invited to try out for two WNBA teams. After 20 years of playing soccer and 35 years of playing basketball, Erin now runs long-distances and is devoted to regular OrangeTheory workouts.
Erin and her husband, James, have been married for almost 30 years and have three adult children - two who work in education and one who designs video games.
Nick Terrones
Nick Terrones is an Indigenous Early Childhood Educator, a descendant of the Chumash people whose traditional lands span a large part of southern California. Nick has been in the Early Childhood field for over 17 years, 12 of those years working directly with toddlers and families. Recently, he served as the program director at Daybreak Star Preschool in Seattle, Washington, an early learning program that implements an indigenous teaching into their curriculum.
Outside of the school setting, Nick is in the final stages of completing his Masters in Indigenous Education, and is a member in the World Forum Foundation on Early Care and Education’s Men in ECE leadership team.
He seeks to recruit and retain men of color to the wonderful world of early learning, as well as provide opportunities for people to explore and unlearn their gender, racial, and cultural biases through pragmatic presentation and publishing, as well as consultation. Check out his book, A Can of Worms: Fearless Conversations with Toddlers through Exchange Press (https://www.childcareexchange.com).
Outside of the school setting, Nick is in the final stages of completing his Masters in Indigenous Education, and is a member in the World Forum Foundation on Early Care and Education’s Men in ECE leadership team.
He seeks to recruit and retain men of color to the wonderful world of early learning, as well as provide opportunities for people to explore and unlearn their gender, racial, and cultural biases through pragmatic presentation and publishing, as well as consultation. Check out his book, A Can of Worms: Fearless Conversations with Toddlers through Exchange Press (https://www.childcareexchange.com).
Tilman Smith
Tilman Smith has been an educator and project manager for over thirty-five years, serving as a teacher, administrator, college instructor, caucus facilitator, trainer, and coach. She has facilitated workshops throughout the country on the topics of racial justice, white privilege, internalized sexism, and internalized white superiority.
Currently, Tilman partners with government, educational, and non-profit agencies as a race-based caucus organizer, facilitator, trainer, and executive coach. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in French and History from the University of Colorado and her Master’s Degree in Human Development from Pacific Oaks College Northwest.
Currently, Tilman partners with government, educational, and non-profit agencies as a race-based caucus organizer, facilitator, trainer, and executive coach. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in French and History from the University of Colorado and her Master’s Degree in Human Development from Pacific Oaks College Northwest.
Jen Lumanlan
Jen Lumanlan is a White, cisgender woman who hosts Your Parenting Mojo, named best research-based parenting podcast by LifeHacker, which has 3 million + downloads. Her courses and memberships help parents to raise children in alignment with their values. Jen holds several degrees, including a Master’s in Psychology (Child Development) and another in Education.
On September 5, 2023, Jen released her first book: Parenting Beyond Power: How to Use Connection and Collaboration to Transform Your Family - and the World. The book traces the ways that White supremacy, patriarchy, and capitalism have hurt us and our children. It shows step-by-step how to understand and meet our children's needs and our own needs so we can all live fulfilled lives - making it easier to get the teeth brushed, while raising children who will help to create a more inclusive society.
On September 5, 2023, Jen released her first book: Parenting Beyond Power: How to Use Connection and Collaboration to Transform Your Family - and the World. The book traces the ways that White supremacy, patriarchy, and capitalism have hurt us and our children. It shows step-by-step how to understand and meet our children's needs and our own needs so we can all live fulfilled lives - making it easier to get the teeth brushed, while raising children who will help to create a more inclusive society.
MODERATED by
Ilsa Govan
Ilsa Govan has extensive experience as a facilitator, consultant, writer and social justice activist. As Co-Founder of Cultures Connecting, she has led conversations about racial equity at workshops and conferences across the country. She also volunteers to co-coordinate the White Caucus at the annual national White Privilege Conference. Prior to Cultures Connecting, Ilsa worked as an Equity and Race Specialist for Seattle Public Schools where she was tasked with addressing institutional racism in a large organization.
Ilsa is deeply invested in examining how her own identity influences her interactions with others, particularly through the lens of privilege and oppression.
Her latest book, co-authored with Tilman Smith, is entitled What’s Up with White Women? Unpacking Sexism and White Privilege in Pursuit of Racial Justice and was the recipient of the Independent Publisher’s Book Awards Silver Metal for Current Events. She also co-authored Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Strategies for Facilitating Conversations on Race, with Dr. Caprice D. Hollins
Ilsa is deeply invested in examining how her own identity influences her interactions with others, particularly through the lens of privilege and oppression.
Her latest book, co-authored with Tilman Smith, is entitled What’s Up with White Women? Unpacking Sexism and White Privilege in Pursuit of Racial Justice and was the recipient of the Independent Publisher’s Book Awards Silver Metal for Current Events. She also co-authored Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Strategies for Facilitating Conversations on Race, with Dr. Caprice D. Hollins
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PANELISTS
Culture TALKS Seattle
Culture TALKS Seattle
Erin Jones
Erin Jones has worked in and around schools in different capacities for over 30 years. She has worked and done consultation for non-profits, government agencies and businesses. She has worked and lived in 5 states, from the East Coast to the Midwest to the West Coast, in communities that were predominantly White communities to communities that were predominantly Black communities to those that boasted dozens of languages and cultures.
She has been recognized locally and nationally for her work in education and equity. She has also received recognition as and athlete and was invited to try out for two WNBA teams. After 20 years of playing soccer and 35 years of playing basketball, Erin now runs long-distances and is devoted to regular OrangeTheory workouts.
Erin and her husband, James, have been married for almost 30 years and have three adult children - two who work in education and one who designs video games.
She has been recognized locally and nationally for her work in education and equity. She has also received recognition as and athlete and was invited to try out for two WNBA teams. After 20 years of playing soccer and 35 years of playing basketball, Erin now runs long-distances and is devoted to regular OrangeTheory workouts.
Erin and her husband, James, have been married for almost 30 years and have three adult children - two who work in education and one who designs video games.
Nick Terrones
Nick Terrones is an Indigenous Early Childhood Educator, a descendant of the Chumash people whose traditional lands span a large part of southern California. Nick has been in the Early Childhood field for over 17 years, 12 of those years working directly with toddlers and families. Recently, he served as the program director at Daybreak Star Preschool in Seattle, Washington, an early learning program that implements an indigenous teaching into their curriculum.
Outside of the school setting, Nick is in the final stages of completing his Masters in Indigenous Education, and is a member in the World Forum Foundation on Early Care and Education’s Men in ECE leadership team.
He seeks to recruit and retain men of color to the wonderful world of early learning, as well as provide opportunities for people to explore and unlearn their gender, racial, and cultural biases through pragmatic presentation and publishing, as well as consultation. Check out his book, A Can of Worms: Fearless Conversations with Toddlers through Exchange Press (https://www.childcareexchange.com).
Outside of the school setting, Nick is in the final stages of completing his Masters in Indigenous Education, and is a member in the World Forum Foundation on Early Care and Education’s Men in ECE leadership team.
He seeks to recruit and retain men of color to the wonderful world of early learning, as well as provide opportunities for people to explore and unlearn their gender, racial, and cultural biases through pragmatic presentation and publishing, as well as consultation. Check out his book, A Can of Worms: Fearless Conversations with Toddlers through Exchange Press (https://www.childcareexchange.com).
Tilman Smith
Tilman Smith has been an educator and project manager for over thirty-five years, serving as a teacher, administrator, college instructor, caucus facilitator, trainer, and coach. She has facilitated workshops throughout the country on the topics of racial justice, white privilege, internalized sexism, and internalized white superiority.
Currently, Tilman partners with government, educational, and non-profit agencies as a race-based caucus organizer, facilitator, trainer, and executive coach. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in French and History from the University of Colorado and her Master’s Degree in Human Development from Pacific Oaks College Northwest.
Currently, Tilman partners with government, educational, and non-profit agencies as a race-based caucus organizer, facilitator, trainer, and executive coach. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in French and History from the University of Colorado and her Master’s Degree in Human Development from Pacific Oaks College Northwest.
Jen Lumanlan
Jen Lumanlan is a White, cisgender woman who hosts Your Parenting Mojo, named best research-based parenting podcast by LifeHacker, which has 3 million + downloads. Her courses and memberships help parents to raise children in alignment with their values. Jen holds several degrees, including a Master’s in Psychology (Child Development) and another in Education.
On September 5, 2023, Jen released her first book: Parenting Beyond Power: How to Use Connection and Collaboration to Transform Your Family - and the World. The book traces the ways that White supremacy, patriarchy, and capitalism have hurt us and our children. It shows step-by-step how to understand and meet our children's needs and our own needs so we can all live fulfilled lives - making it easier to get the teeth brushed, while raising children who will help to create a more inclusive society.
On September 5, 2023, Jen released her first book: Parenting Beyond Power: How to Use Connection and Collaboration to Transform Your Family - and the World. The book traces the ways that White supremacy, patriarchy, and capitalism have hurt us and our children. It shows step-by-step how to understand and meet our children's needs and our own needs so we can all live fulfilled lives - making it easier to get the teeth brushed, while raising children who will help to create a more inclusive society.
MODERATED by
Ilsa Govan
Ilsa Govan has extensive experience as a facilitator, consultant, writer and social justice activist. As Co-Founder of Cultures Connecting, she has led conversations about racial equity at workshops and conferences across the country. She also volunteers to co-coordinate the White Caucus at the annual national White Privilege Conference. Prior to Cultures Connecting, Ilsa worked as an Equity and Race Specialist for Seattle Public Schools where she was tasked with addressing institutional racism in a large organization.
Ilsa is deeply invested in examining how her own identity influences her interactions with others, particularly through the lens of privilege and oppression.
Her latest book, co-authored with Tilman Smith, is entitled What’s Up with White Women? Unpacking Sexism and White Privilege in Pursuit of Racial Justice and was the recipient of the Independent Publisher’s Book Awards Silver Metal for Current Events. She also co-authored Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Strategies for Facilitating Conversations on Race, with Dr. Caprice D. Hollins
Ilsa is deeply invested in examining how her own identity influences her interactions with others, particularly through the lens of privilege and oppression.
Her latest book, co-authored with Tilman Smith, is entitled What’s Up with White Women? Unpacking Sexism and White Privilege in Pursuit of Racial Justice and was the recipient of the Independent Publisher’s Book Awards Silver Metal for Current Events. She also co-authored Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Strategies for Facilitating Conversations on Race, with Dr. Caprice D. Hollins
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