Exploring Wahkotowin
We Are All Related with the Help of Mistatim - The Horse
All of us come with our own bias about people, situations, and the world around us. In this video exercise, we connect to the wisdom of the horse to uncover unintentional bias that can interfere in our interactions with others. Horses, who live in herds, use specific methods to ensure organization, harmony, inclusivity and safety in their communities. By interacting with horses, we gain feedback on what our body language imparts to others, allowing us to make positive change.
Learning Objectives
- Empower an embodied approach to community-building
- Engage with non-verbal communication strategies
- Dismantle colonial mindsets
- Gain appreciation for horses, their innate wisdom and grace
Lessons
RECOMMENDED FORMAT: Self-directed, Journal Club, Small Group, Classroom Course
Go to Facilitation Guides
CURRICULUM DETAILS:
Number of Lessons: 3
Ave. Lesson Length: 20 minutes
Est. total length: 1 - 1.5 hours
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Download/print and review each of the three Lesson documents.
- Watch the video and pause at the appropriate times to work through the lesson questions.
Hover over each resource button for estimated length.
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Additional Resources
Click above link to view Additional Resources.
Kim's EAL website: https://www.horsesteachlifeskills.com
Kim's Art website: https://www.kimstewartonline.ca
Further information on Equine Assisted Learning and positive outcomes:
- What is Equine Assisted Learning?
- 5 Skills you can learn from horses: Using animal intuition to develop leadership and life skills.
- Equine Assisted Learning and effects on the well-being of medical students
- How a horse taught me to set personal boundaries
Contributors
Kim Guillion Stewart
EQUINE LEAD
Dakota
HORSE
