"Culturally safe practice involves being culturally aware and culturally responsive... Being culturally safe includes being sensitive to, and reflective upon, the experience of a cultural group, and developing relationships with that group and individuals within it that acknowledge their experience"
Colby Pearce, Clinical Psychologist
Workshops
Experience peace, healing, and wellness on a deeper level by accessing your inherent creativity and bringing it to the forefront
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WORKSHOP 1 - Performance, Creative Writing, & Emotional Storytelling
This is an interactive workshop that assists in empowering participants to
— Honor and embrace their story
— Discover how art, through creative storytelling, can break barriers and aid in healthier and more harmonious communication
— Learn simple performance techniques that will engage listeners
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WORKSHOP 2 - Two Spirit, Indigiqueer, & LGBTQ+
This presentation style workshop with spoken word poetry throughout explores
— The Two-Spirit & Indigiqueer identity, their relationship with heteronormativity, and place within the LGBTQ+ community
— The impact colonialism has had on Indigenous identity, sexuality, and gender
— Allyship and being culturally responsive
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WORKSHOP 3 - Decolonize the Mind, Indigenize the Heart
Shuína Skó shares several of their emotionally inspiring poems through a spoken word performance and presentation style workshop
— Tells the story of colonization from an Indigenous point of view
— Highlights Indigenous resiliency, creativity, and spirituality
— Reviews major movements (e.g. Land Back, MMIW/MMIP, Indigenous futurism) and how allies can make a positive impact
— Speaks to the connectedness Indigenous people have with other people, animals, and the natural and spiritual world
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WORKSHOP 4 - Pure Poetry
Have a conference, meeting, or event coming up and need a creative performance from an Indigenous spoken word poet & storyteller?
Shuína Skó is a skilled orator who can:
— Recite poetry from one of their many books
— Tailor their poetry to match various themes
— Create a custom poem just for your event
“While in sweat I learned how to pray, embrace stillness, and find grounding. Welcomed the thickening heat as it released any mental, emotional, or spiritual heaviness that I had been carrying. Then, after the sweat ceremony we would do as our ancestors had done and dive into the clear brisk river… There, alongside the river, I learned culture. I became culture.”
- Shuína Skó, excerpt from “Big Love-mo stinta: Poetry Honoring Indigenous Resiliency”
Shuína Skó is an Indigenous poet, storyteller, and cultural educator whose work uplifts Indigenous identity, Two-Spirit resilience, and intergenerational knowledge
They have shared their spoken word poetry and cultural workshops across the U.S. and Canada, including at universities, tribal organizations, and national conferences
Author of more than a dozen poetry collections and resources such as 50 Questions to Ask an Elder and She Is Matriarch, Shuína weaves ancestral stories with contemporary expression to inspire healing, connection, and cultural pride
Their unique blend of performance and teaching invites audiences to deepen cultural understanding while honoring Indigenous voices and futures
Workshops
Experience peace, healing, and wellness on a deeper level by accessing your inherent creativity and bringing it to the forefront