lunch and learns

Learning that strengthens relationships, builds capacity, and supports real change

Decolonize and Rize’s Lunch and Learn circles equip teams with tangible tools, shared understanding, and practical next steps to support Reconciliation, well-being, and culture change at work.

Each session is rooted in Indigenous worldviews, decolonial practice, and trauma-aware facilitation. Designed to be participatory and engaging, these circles invite reflection and dialogue, build capacity, and offer tangible takeaways teams can apply right away.

You choose the topics that best suit your team. We handle the rest.

here’s how it works:

  1. Explore the six Lunch and Learn topics below and identify which best supports the needs of your team.

  2. Choose the length—we can accommodate 1-3 hours both in-person and online.

  3. Bundle sessions for a reduced rate.

  4. Submit a Booking Request form with your selections.

  5. We’ll confirm availability and send everything you need to share with your team.

lunch and learn topics:

Decolonizing Organizations

Reflect on tools and perspectives rooted in Indigenous worldviews; we offer ideas on ways to decolonize the workplace –which benefits ALL people.

Thought-provoking and practical, participants will walk away with tangible ideas that people can do within all levels of the organization and have a clearer understanding of Indigenous worldviews.

No matter your organization or title you hold, there will be takeaways for everyone. One of our most popular circles!

This circle includes: storytelling, a self assessment, small and large group discussions, and theory.

increasing nervous system capacity for change

Change—especially social and organizational change—asks us to step outside our comfort zones and re-evaluate our long-standing beliefs and worldviews.

Explore the use of breathwork plus other tools for cultivating greater nervous system resiliency so individuals and teams can navigate discomfort, uncertainty, and growth without burning out.

This circle includes: simple and easy breathwork guidance that can be done from your desk, experiential learning and theory based on nervous system regulation.

Disconnect to Reconnect

Email, social media, and other online platforms keep us constantly plugged in to the outside world.

In this circle participants will reflect on simple ways to disconnect from the digital world so they can reconnect with themselves, each other and the land. Designed to allow participants to increase their awareness of their relationship to work, devices and social media, allowing them to reclaim their time, agency and well-being.

This circle includes: self-reflection, small and large group discussion, and practical ideas to reduce digital connectivity.

Need more information to send to your team leader or decision-maker? Download a two-page PDF that outlines our offerings here.

Reconcili-action plan (Individual)

Using the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Report as a framework, create a personal ReconciliACTION plan that will help you do your part to create a more just, equitable, and compassionate society for all.

We will review and recall the power and influence you hold in your workplace and community to create meaningful change.

This circle includes: review of TRC's Calls to Action; theory; developing your own personal ReconciliACTION plan.

restoring balance: burnout prevention and recovery through a decolonized lens

Our colonial-capitalist systems want us to believe that burnout is a personal failure and not a systemic one. We’re here to flip the script.

In this circle, we will explore the early signs of burnout with an effort on prevention and sustainability. We look at burnout through a systemic, individual and organizational lens, along with sharing practical tools, tips, and reflections team members can use to support themselves and their colleagues.

This circle includes: self-reflection, group discussion, and practical tools teams can implement immediately.

Solstice and Equinox well-being circles 

An opportunity to decolonize and harmonize with the Earth’s natural rhythms, our seasonal circles hold an element of ceremony and reconnection.

In these circles, participants will explore the elements, archetypes, and teachings of the respective doorway of the Medicine Wheel: Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter.

Through both live experiential practices and take-home tools and rituals, participants will walk away equipped to work with the medicine of the season.

This circle includes: seasonal insights rooted in Indigenous teachings, live experiential practices and take-home rituals to work with the medicine of the season.

“I'm grateful to our facilitators and everyone who takes the opportunity to participate with their whole heart / being. I always leave these sessions feeling fulfilled and motivated to take on the world :-)”

— Participant in Decolonize and Rize's Indigenous Well-Being Series hosted for Indigenous team members at Fraser Health Authority

The facilitators Vanessa and {Ariana} created a respectful and welcoming environment and made space for participation in however participants chose to engage. What I liked best was the introduction to nervous system responses and reflecting on our own tendencies when activated.

— Participant in 3-hour learning circle held for Justice Institute of British Columbia

“I have been to 2 sessions, both times I leave with new knowledge and stuff to think about.”

— Participant in Indigenous Well-Being workshop hosted for Indigenous team members at Deloitte

“I loved the interactions, questions to answer in the chat. Kept me engaged. I found great tips to help me disconnect.”

— Participant in Disconnect to Reconnect Session held for Deloitte team members

“I always look forward to and greatly enjoy the Decolonize and Rize Breathwork sessions! Thank you again and please keep scheduling these!”

— Participant in Virtual Meditation and Breathwork Series

Pricing:

$4000+GST* per Virtual Lunch and Learn circle (1-3 hours—same price).

Bundle and save!

  • Book 2 circles: save $300 per circle

  • Book 3 or more circles: save $500 per circle

*Prices above are not reflective of in-person rates and do not include travel expenses for facilitators for in-person engagements. Please note in the form below if you would like to discuss an in-person session.

Are you an Indigenous-led organization or community? Inquire about our sliding scale opportunities.

Ready to Book?

If these offerings align with what your team needs, the next step is simple. Submit a Lunch & Learn Booking Request
Select your topics, preferred length and dates, and we’ll be in touch to confirm details.