Don't Let It Break You
Wed, Oct 04
|Virtual Event
In this interactive and experiential workshop, Dr. Butterfly will introduce community members to an indigenous mode of ancestral identification, lead a discussion on ancestral healing, and facilitate an experience of "gatekeeping" drawn from the Dagara people's conceptualization of homosexuality.
Time & Location
Oct 04, 2023, 8:00 PM – 9:05 PM EDT
Virtual Event
About the event
Event Details
The workshop will provide participants with the opportunity to:
Learn how ancestral identification can deepen our understanding of ourselves and our place within our ancestral lineage.Explore Ancestral Identification:
Gain insights into the Dagara people's view of homosexuality as a form of gatekeeping.Engage with the Dagara Perspective:
Foster a more inclusive and empathetic outlook on gender and sexual orientations and identities.Cultivate Empathy and Understanding:
Dr. Butterfly (we/us) uses art and performance to support community members to develop an African-centered ancestral mindset. Dr. Butterfly’s work highlights how we gain strength when we realize we are extensions of our ancestors rather than isolated victims of social constructions invented by others. In this interactive and experiential workshop, Dr. Butterfly will introduce community members to an indigenous mode of ancestral identification, lead a community discussion on ancestral healing, and facilitate an experience of "gatekeeping" drawn from the Dagara people's conceptualization of homosexuality.