We have a plaque that acknowledges that "We gather here on sacred ground, loved, cared for, protected, and cherished over the ages and to this day by the Ute, Goshute, Paiute and Shoshone peoples. We commit to follow their lead." We want this to be the beginning of our decolonization work, not the end. But what IS decolonization, and what does it look like in the real world, in our community? Join Franci Taylor and Reverend J for an evening of learning and discussion. 

For the first hour, we'll share snacks and unpack the concept of decolonization. Then for the second hour we'll envision what First Unitarian Church can do in the coming year and beyond to live into our commitment to our Native siblings and our shared beloved land.

Franci Lynne Taylor is a Choctaw educational consultant focusing on American Indian and other under-represented populations. She is the former Director of the American Indian Resource Center at the University of Utah. She specializes in traditional Indigenous knowledge (TEK) and ethnobotany and is a participating member of the Indigenous People’s working group at the United Nations. She has taught classes on American Indian culture, history, interactions between colonialism and indigenous peoples at universities in Europe and the United States. She has a research and publication background in community-based research in American Indian communities. Ms. Taylor is a member of the Choctaw Nation and is a mother, grandmother, traditional dancer and traditional craft worker.is form and click submit.

Pre-registration is required and participation will be limited to 25. Plan to bring easy-to-share snacks, and consider bringing $10 that will go toward compensating Franci for her time and expertise.  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER