SGIS

MS Pride Conference

Student workshop

Where do we start?

• In order to understand others, we must first learn to understand ourselves.

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• We will continue to make mistakes and feel uncomfortable along the way, but we must use these opportunities as a chance to grow together and as individuals.

Check-in guidelines

Listen to everyone

Everyone gets a place to talk (if they want)

What happens here, stays here

Do not to make assumptions about other people’s identity

Do not take away people’s ability to say how they feel

Do your best to create and maintain a safe environment

Be respectful

Check-in introductions

1. Share name and pronouns
2. How are you doing today?
3. Which isolation cat are you today?
4. Anything you want to share with / need from the group?

Navigating labels

Identity maps

Creating and reflecting on your own identity map is a good way to get to know yourself and explore your identity.

Activity 1: Identity map

1. Create your own identity map, using the template pictured here to help prompt you.

Activity 1: Identity map

• Highlight aspects of your identity that are most important to you in one colour.

Activity 1: Identity map

3. Highlight aspects of your identity that are validated in school in another colour.

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Turn and learn

If comfortable, turn and learn with someone at your table:

• Find a partner
• Share as much or as little as you feel comfortable about the activity and/or your identity map
• Practise active listening and avoid interrupting
• Be open and try not to make assumptions

Group share

Would anyone like to share anything with the group?

Bio bag reveal

The bio bag reveal helps to build community by explicitly exploring invisible and visible identities.

Activity 2: Bio bag reveal

• On the outside of your bag, write the visible parts of your identity.
• On the inside of your bag, place cards with parts of your identity that are invisible (or only visible when you decide to share those pieces with others).

Turn and learn

If comfortable, turn and learn with someone at a different table:

• Find a partner
• Share as much or as little as you feel comfortable about the activity and/or your identity map
• Practise active listening and avoid interrupting
• Be open and try not to make assumptions

Some questions to guide your conversation are:

• How did the activity make you feel?
• What did you learn about your own identity from this activity?
• How has this activity shifted your own perspective of identity and the identities of others?

Group share

Would anyone like to share any key takeaways with the group?

Reflection!

Add any of your thoughts to the shared Jamboard

• How did the workshop influence your understanding of identity and labels?
• Did you discover anything new about yourself and/or others during the workshop?
• What was the most impactful aspect of the workshop for you? Why?
• Were there any moments during the workshop that made you feel particularly empowered or supported?

Jamboard link →

Or type this into your web browser:

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https://bit.ly/sgispride23

Thank you

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