Hearth2Heart – Episode May 27, 2024

Program: Hearth2Heart

Length: 47 minutes

How to Craft A Powerful Land Acknowledgement, with ALotOfPoetry

Land Acknowledgements are a crucial part of reconciliation, recognizing historical and ongoing relationships with Indigenous peoples. However, these acknowledgements can easily become scripted and lose their impact.

In this episode, Gayathri and her guest, A Lot of Poetry, a Nigerian-South African Poet now based in Mohkinstis, explore how poetry can cultivate genuine understanding and respect. Crafting a poem might seem daunting, but it can help us navigate the complex emotions and histories that come with reflecting on the place we may now call home.

Tune into this episode to discover ALotOfPoetry's insights on infusing personal and emotional depth into your Land Acknowledgments, transforming them from scripted formalities into powerful, heartfelt recognitions. Plus, don't miss her reading her own poem and Land Acknowledgement for Treaty 7.

Links mentioned in the episode:
www.alotofpoetry.com
campfirekinship.com
www.instagram.com/alot.of.poetry/