KAIROS Blanket Exercise

Thank you for your interest in the KAIROS Blanket Exercise (KBE) / virtual KBE (vKBE) and taking this step to expanding your knowledge and understanding in the spirit of reconciliation.

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The KBE is an experiential workshop that explores the nation-to-nation relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada. Blankets are arranged on the floor and represent the land known as Turtle Island. Participants are invited to step into the roles of First Nations, Inuit and later Métis Peoples. The exercise helps people to understand how the colonization of this land impacts those who were here long before settlers arrived. It engages people’s minds and hearts in understanding why the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples is often broken and how we can take action together.

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I am a trained KAIROS facilitator. I have been facilitating the KBE/vKBE for 5 years. As part of the KBE Community, facilitators must complete KAIROS Blanket Exercise Facilitator Training (KBEFT). This training was developed to create a safe space for participants and facilitators

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