Reciprocity: Your Story Becomes Part of Mine
Environmental planning intern Joyce Ji reflects on her time at Narratives Inc. and the lessons she has learned during her internship.
Culture
Decolonization: Learning to Walk
This Canada Day, Narratives Inc. partners reflect on what it means to decolonize spaces and advocate for allyship with Indigenous peoples on Turtle Island.
Seven Books to Read This Summer
Summer is here. Do you need a book recommendation? Look no further, Narratives team members have pulled together a selection of thoughtful reads for you to bring wherever the sunshine takes you.
What is Red Dress Day?
The Red Dress is a powerful symbol of the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2Spirited folks (MMIWG2S+). Red Dress Day honours missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, 2Spirited, folks in Canada.
Lower thy head – Ancient wisdom on community engagement
Narratives Inc. founder Somia Sadiq passes on some ancient wisdom on entering someone’s territory from the Hunza Valley in the heart of the Karakoram mountain range in Pakistan.
Post-Pandemic Mental Health at Work
What does mental health at work look like post-pandemic and what are employers and employees doing to adapt? This blog is inspired by one of the panels at the Eco Impact Gala 2023.
Knives and Forks – IWD2023
How do we go about building spaces where women feel welcome, empowered, and energized? Somia gives her thoughts on the topic through things done at Narratives Inc. and things picked up from life.
What is a Border?
Joyce reflects on her interpretation of the question “what is a border?” after attending an inspiring panel session at the Eco Impact Learning and Award Series.
Who the F* is responsible?
What does it mean to foster personal responsibility for your mental health? In this article, Somia parts her year-end wisdom on the importance of nurturing one’s mental wellness.
Continuing Momentum into 2023
A message of encouragement and gratitude for those supporting the Sacred work that Survivors and Indigenous communities are leading to recover the children who were never returned home from Indian Residential Schools.
So, It’s Been A Year
Paul reflects back on the past year he’s had with Narratives and how the career change has impacted him and his life.
Finding Passion in your Work
For some, discovering what drives them will be one of the most challenging and transformative experiences they face. These four key points will help build the foundation for setting you on a path to finding passion and purpose in your work.
Taking Time
Take it slow,and don’t get in your waykeep it movin’ at the pace of every weatherlook within, and don’t forget you are surrounded by the windas it rushes in your lungs– Ayla Nereo My relationship with time is shifting. I used to always feel like I was running out of time. I obsessed over using …
Some Reflections on IRS Research as Transformation
Like most people who call Canada home, my entire life has been shaped by settler colonialism as both a structure and ongoing process. The space we occupy in relation to this structure shapes every aspect of our lives from how we think of ourselves and each other, to where we live, what we do, and …
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A Little Peace and Quiet
In the heart of Mexico City is Bosque de Chapultepec, a park that is roughly double the size of New York’s Central Park and has history dating back to the Aztec. There is a space nestled away in a corner of the park dedicated to peace and quiet called the Audiorama. Talking and other noises (like …
The “R” Word
Up until recent years, the white, western research tradition has been used to shape narratives around Indigenous peoples in order to support and perpetuate the colonial agenda.
Unearthing Stories: Considering Perspectives of Trauma Survivors
Storytelling is a powerful medium of connection and bonding within our communities. Stories link our past and our present and give insight to our future.
Pride in Winnipeg
As Pride month comes to a close, we would normally expect our streets to be filled with people celebrating the 2SLGBTQ+ community and pushing for progress. With pandemic restrictions in effect, Pride month looks a bit different this year, but we can take this pause to reflect on 2SLGBTQ+ histories in our city, promote an inclusive online space, and learn from 2SLGBTQ+ creators.
So You Want to Talk About Cultural Safety?
What is your Cultural Identity? What Implicit Biases influence the way you interact with the world around you? What is Cultural Safety, and how can we integrate it into the spaces in which we work, play, and relax? Let’s keep this conversation going. It’s time to talk about Cultural Safety.