Transformation begins with what we practice.

If you’re looking for transformative, application-based learning experiences - we’ve got you covered.

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    Decolonizing Trauma-Informed Practice

    Ever wondered what it truly means to be "trauma-informed"? In this learning experience, we contextualize the root causes of trauma through an abolitionist, anti-colonial lens. Together we will explore pathways for practicing radical care, rooted in agency, dignity and community empowerment.

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    Intro to Relational Design

    Designers shape the world…and we dream of living in a healthier and more sustainable one. In this foundational offering, we introduce you to our Relational Design framework and offer perspectives on how design can serve as a vehicle for regeneration and liberation.

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    Deconstructing Coloniality in Design and Research

    Have you seen our “Coloniality in Modern Design” resource? It’s one of our most frequently accessed tools that is helping designers challenge coloniality in their practices. This learning experience is an essential accompaniment to this resource, as we’ll provide guidance on how to use it, along with a plethora of examples and case studies.

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Explore our cohort offerings

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    Reimagining Research

    Reimagining Research is our signature offering that invites you to break free from colonial, extractive frameworks that dominate conventional research spaces. If you’re tired of the status quo and want to join a community that’s shaping the research landscape, this 5-week cohort is for you.

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    The Liberatory Playground

    Yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like - an experimental playground where we collectively unpack, reimagine, and repattern our relationship to dominant cultural norms. Over the span of four weeks, you will engage with a supportive community to practice new (old) ways of being and doing.

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Why you should learn with us

Care-Infused Experiences

We’re often told that participants learn the most by observing the way we hold space. Rooted in respect and dignity, our learning experiences are crafted with thoughtfulness and care. 

Embodied Transformation

Drawing upon the wisdom of Resmaa Menakem, we begin with our bodies, and consider somatic processing a crucial element of transformative practice.

Playful Experimentation

You can expect to find a little intrigue, weirdness, and wonder as we experiment with alternative ways of knowing and being, together.

Authentic Facilitation

We believe honesty and humility are essential in the work we do. Our approach to facilitation is collaborative, emergent, and rooted in a commitment to accountability and repair.

Learning in Community

We believe learning is a shared experience rooted in collaboration and relational trust. We honor individual expertise, ancestral knowledge, lessons from our more-than-human relatives, and the wealth of collective wisdom.

Flexible Engagement

We offer a variety of ways for you to engage, meeting you where you’re at and moving at the pace of trust. Through curated resources, reflection prompts, and practice-oriented exercises, you can choose your own adventure.

What people are saying

  • "The knowledge and skills I acquired have empowered me to contribute meaningfully to social justice and to work towards dismantling colonial legacies in my own community.”

  • "The workshop reiterated that nothing we are, and nothing we will build is separate from our ancestors, nature, our stories, and working towards liberation. When I say my mind was BLOWN. This workshop has sent me down a rabbit hole in a beautiful way...”

  • “I've mentioned to friends just how blown away I've been about the sense of care I've felt from you both throughout the entire course. I've never felt so cared for in a learning environment - so able to show up exactly as I am. It felt nourishing, even when discussing really tough topics."

  • "This session was like a breath of fresh air, stepping out from the spaces you're forced to spend your days... It felt like finding a morsel of sanity, a room free of the relentless gaslighting we all live in, and seeing how many people participated gave me hope as well."

  • "The session made me investigate my definitions of knowledge and the validity values I assign to information. How the eternal chase of evidence can be used to invalidate lived experience and maintain inaction when it comes to actually changing things that don't lead us to a joyful existence."

Frequently asked questions

We know that investing in your personal growth and professional development requires energy, resources, and time - and we respect the commitment.

We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions to help you feel confident in your decision to work with us, and supported as you take this next step.

  • For individuals, we offer a variety of public learning experiences throughout the year. These include our experiential workshops and cohort-based programs. We encourage you to check our website periodically to see what is currently being offered and join our mailing list to receive updates related to upcoming offerings.

    For teams and organizations, we offer custom learning experiences tailored to your specific needs. If you would like to book us for an engagement, please reach out using our contact form.

  • For individuals, our public learning experiences are offered on a sliding scale to ensure equitable access for members of our community. Occasionally, we are able to offer a limited number of full or partial scholarships to help offset the cost for learners who are disproportionately impacted by economic injustice or those living in the Global South.

    For teams and organizations, our pricing varies according to a number of factors such as the type of offering, scope of engagement, etc. We encourage you to reach out to us with a proposed budget and timeline so we can work with you to determine the right fit to meet your learning goals and outcomes.

  • You will be expected to engage with others respectfully. This includes respecting pronouns, correctly pronouncing names (or asking if you are unsure), speaking from your own lived experience (using “I” statements), and refraining from any discriminatory or harmful comments.

    If harm is caused during our time together and there is an opportunity to practice repair in the moment, this will be our preferred method. However, in the interest of prioritizing the collective experience, we will not be centering those who have caused harm, and they may be asked to leave. When necessary and possible, we will follow up with those who are harmed or have caused harm, separately after the session.