Making Space: A community building program
Are you ready to level-up your facilitation expertise? Community building is the cornerstone to creating spaces where people are valued and heard. Gain essential tools and strategies to facilitate impactful group experiences with today’s challenges in mind.
Everything I learned — from practical applied skills to the overall personal mastery components — in this program will guide me in creating more inclusive and equitable ways of being in every community I will find myself in, moving forward.
Because of this program I feel confident, curious and excited to continue to facilitate programs, events and spaces in more inclusive, welcoming, and anti-oppressive ways.
Welcome to your Facilitation 101! Introduction to Facilitation covers the basics of creating equitable spaces, addressing power dynamics, and planning effectively—all while staying values-aligned and community-centered.
In Creating Community, we share our expertise on creating thriving communities grounded in justice and equity. We'll explore guidelines, brave spaces, and power dynamics to get values-aligned and spark meaningful social change.
Diverse perspectives are inevitable. Navigating Challenges & Conflict reflects on facilitation’s unique role in unpacking challenges and conflict to keep teams working together. You will take away a framework for navigating opposing opinions with confidence.
Unlock your path to success in The Business of Facilitation! Discover how to navigate discomfort, set strong boundaries, honor your worth, design impactful sessions, and build powerful client relationships.
With so many different possibilities, Building Powerful Programming gives insights for how to tailor your facilitation approach to what is needed most. Learn how to customize your approach for maximum participation and effectiveness.
It’s time to get your creative juices flowing for Creating & Delivering Workshops! Learn to design and deliver impactful workshops that engage participants and facilitate meaningful discussions. You will gain tools and skills for everything from concept development to facilitation techniques for lasting impressions.
WHEN & WHERE
Each module is led by a live instructor via Zoom. Stay tuned for our next session announcement.
WHAT YOU'LL GAIN
Expert-led sessions on essential topics in facilitation and community building
Tools to craft community guidelines, set clear boundaries and honour your worth
Skills to design and carry out tailored sessions using popular facilitation methods
Confidence to navigate conflict, challenges and diverse perspectives
Ways to foster relationships and stay true to your values in a polarized environment
WHO IS MAKING SPACE FOR?
People-leading professionals
Educators and trainers
Committee members
Independent contractors
HR professionals
Anyone wanting to create inclusive spaces and strong communities
Each module is $129. Get all five modules for $529 (18% discount).
Meet the Team
Nadine Nakagawa is an organizer, equity and inclusion strategist, activist, intersectional feminist, creative writer, social justice fairy, city councillor and the co-founder of the Feminist Campaign School. She is a creative writer and has a Master’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on communication and leadership.
Cicely Belle Blain is a queer femme of Gambian (Wolof), Jamaican and English ancestry; from the UK, now based in Vancouver. They are noted for founding Black Lives Matter Vancouver and subsequently being listed as one of Vancouver's 50 most powerful people by Vancouver Magazine in 2018 and again in 2020, BC Business's 30 under 30 and one of Refinery29's Powerhouses.
Cicely Belle is the CEO of Bakau Consulting, the Editorial Director of Ripple of Change Magazine, and the author of Burning Sugar (Arsenal Pulp Press, 2020). They also instruct Executive Leadership at Simon Fraser University and serve on the board of the Tegan and Sara Foundation.
Since Bakau Consulting began in 2018, the power of facilitation has grounded our ability to spark meaningful change. Over the years, we have witnessed the difference a community-centre approach can make to elevate countless team experiences. Influencing this with our values is the key ingredient to our success stories.
Today’s facilitators face dynamic environments with unique challenges. We are intimately aware that facilitation and community building goes hand-in-hand with navigating power and conflict. Embracing this reality allows us to empower others with the tools and skills they need to unlock their own success.
We launched this program so you can unleash the powerful potential of community. Making Space is a highly effective approach to boosting your leadership skills and bringing people together. Through a values-aligned approach, you will learn that community care is central to applying these practices to a myriad of personal and professional environments. Get ready to forge a rich sense of connection, momentum and trust.
