Community Dialogues: “Life Story Sharing” with Yumi Saito
March 6, 11:00am - 12:30pmMānoa Campus, Online
Join us for a facilitated 90 minute session during which you can engage with peers from diverse backgrounds, learn more about the use of dialogue as an effective method of communication, and practice those skills with your peers. The activities will accentuate and strengthen your understanding of conflict management and their implications for involvement with the community. ----------- About Session: Sharing your life story with someone is a powerful and enriching experience. In this event, we discuss the benefits of life story sharing, how to create a safe space for community members, and practice sharing participants' life stories with respect and appreciation. ----------- About Speaker: Yumi Saito is enrolled in the Spark M. Matsunaga Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution and the Department of Educational Foundations at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa. She teaches multicultural education as a lecturer and is involved in multiple projects, including nuclear abolition and disarmament, to enhance the culture of peace through learning and open-hearted dialogue in local, national, and global communities. Area of focus on Culture of Peace, Nuclear Abolition and Disarmament Education, Community Dialogues
Event Sponsor
Conflict and Peace Specialist, Mānoa Campus
More Information
Jose Barzola, 8089562690, caring@hawaii.edu, http://tinyurl.com/cdsp2024