TESTIMONIALS
"Janice and Jennifer were such caring and thoughtful facilitators. They created the conditions for honest and vulnerable conversations and demonstrated how we are all lifelong learners just trying to get it right."
"The Savvy Ally book club is an essential experience for any adult who is connected to a school. You will gain knowledge, strategies and the motivation to “get it right” when it comes to creating inclusive and thriving school communities for our students!" 😊
"My experience with The Savvy Ally book club was one of joy and learning! Full of community and love; we learned and connected together in a common goal of making schools more equitable. Thank you so much for holding this experience and I know we will all continue the work!"
“My experience with the Me and White Supremacy book club was one of joy and learning as I delved into critical
conversations about race and bias! Full of community and love; we learned and connected together in a common
goal of making schools more equitable."​
​At Chapters4Change, our Learning Circles integrate Indigenous pedagogies to provide educators and professionals with dynamic, client-centered professional learning experiences that foster EDIDA (equitable, diverse, inclusive, decolonized, and accessible) workplace and learning cultures. Grounded in research and evidence-based adult learning practices, these circles integrate creative mediums—literature, film, music, and art—to design engaging, transformative training that inspires reflection, collaboration, and action toward systemic change.
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Key Features:
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Evidence-Based Pedagogy: Circles draw on transformative learning and leadership theories, adult education principles, and arts-based methodologies to create meaningful, participatory, and impactful learning experiences.
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Alignment with EDIDA Frameworks: Our programs reflect current legal, legislative, and policy frameworks, including the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action, specifically #63 and #64:
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#63 encourages curriculum development on Indigenous history, addresses teacher-training needs, and builds capacity for intercultural understanding, empathy, and mutual respect.
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#64 calls on publicly funded denominational schools to provide education on comparative religious studies, including Aboriginal spiritual beliefs and practices developed with Elders.
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Collaborative, Transformative Learning: Participants critically examine beliefs and assumptions, share lived experiences, explore solutions collaboratively, and develop actionable strategies to implement change within their organizations.
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Continuous Evaluation and Impact: Programs are continuously assessed through participant feedback and outcomes to ensure relevance, responsiveness, and alignment with evolving EDIDA standards and organizational goals.
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By integrating research-informed practices and aligning with EDIDA frameworks, our Learning Circles empower individuals and teams to co-create inclusive, thriving, and equitable communities of practice—advancing equity, inclusion, and reconciliation while fostering measurable and sustainable impact.
"Create the change the world needs
by creating change within yourself."
Layla F. Saad