At Gwizhii Institute of Learning, we deliver expert-led workshops in trauma-informed practice, culturally grounded approaches, and dispute resolution. With decades of experience and a national reputation for excellence, we are known for providing psychologically safe, high-impact learning experiences that foster dignity, trust, and belonging for all participants.
Clients range from small teams to national organizations across the legal, technical, financial, healthcare, education, and governance sectors.
In 2025, founder Karen Snowshoe (K.C.) received the Law Society Award, one of the highest honours in the legal profession, recognizing her lifelong contributions to trauma-informed and culturally sensitive practice.
Level 1
Introduction To Trauma-Informed Practice
We set the foundation with a decolonial approach that engages mind, body, emotion, and relationship — while connecting personal experience to broader socio-political and historical contexts.
In this session you will:
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Explore how trauma-informed practice is rooted in Indigenous traditions of resistance and resilience.
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Reconnect with practices from your own culture and traditions to ground your work.
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Understand how trauma — including that caused by structural violence — impacts the nervous system.
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Create a personal “map” of embodied practices that restore safety, dignity, and connection.
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Engage with peers and practitioners to apply trauma-informed approaches to your own context.
Level 2
All Our Relations — Trauma-Informed Support
We explore how trauma shows up in relationships and how normalized workplace interactions can re-traumatize others. This session helps leaders and teams recognize trauma responses and respond in ways that resist re-traumatization.
In this session you will:
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Learn the paradigm-shifting question that guides trauma-informed practice.
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Recognize signs of trauma responses in everyday interactions.
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Identify your personal anchor points to stay grounded and avoid escalation.
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Discover six core principles that actively resist re-traumatization.
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Apply these principles to real workplace dynamics and challenges.
Level 3
Leadership Support
Becoming a trauma-informed organization requires commitment and systemic awareness. This workshop is designed for senior leaders and governance teams ready to transform policies and culture.
In this session you will:
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Identify key domains where systemic change is needed.
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Assess how the six principles show up — or are missing — in your organization.
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Establish mechanisms for ongoing feedback to support the continuous growth of trauma-informed leadership.
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Leave with clear, actionable steps for sustainable transformation.
Custom Workshops
In addition to our three core levels, we also design customized workshops to meet the unique needs of your team or organization. These sessions build on trauma-informed principles while addressing specific challenges in your context.
Examples of customized workshops include:
- Introduction to Trauma-informed Practice & Application
- Trauma-informed Advocacy
- Trauma-informed Practice & Indigenous Reconciliation
- Introduction to Trauma-informed Dispute Resolution
- Creating Trauma-Informed Dispute Resolution Processes
- Dispute Resolution in the Indigenous Context
- Creating Trauma-informed Space for Vulnerable Clients & Witnesses
- Cultural Competency & Trauma-Informed Approaches for Working with Indigenous Clients
- Truth and Reconciliation At Work: Affirming Indigenous Identity and Cultural Safety in the Workplace
- Advancing Reconiliation through Trauma-Informed Practice
- Preventing Vicarious Trauma
- Trauma-Informed Leadership for Frontline Staff
👉 Have a specific need in mind? We’ll work with you to co-create a workshop that fits.
Every workshop is designed to spark reflection, build resilience, and create real change in your workplace.
Ready to begin YOUR journey?