Call to
Courage.

Finding strength
in stillness

Welcome to “A CALL TO COURAGE”

This page offers you an opportunity to join us in exploring the notions of courage, belonging, and extending welcome to others, in Watkins Glen and the greater Finger Lakes communities.

There are three consecutive videos and a journaling worksheet: 1) an introduction video; 2) a guided imagination exercise and 3) a video where we join you in the exploration. We’re using the tool of reflection as a way to maximize our learning.

We’re coming at this with three assumptions:

You’re here because you’re curious.
You care about Watkins Glen and the greater Finger Lakes communities.
You bring something to your community that nobody else can.

Thank you for joining us today! After you’ve completed the series, please take a moment to send us your feedback using this form [INSERT LINK TO FORM]

A CALL TO COURAGE VIDEO SERIES

Prefer to read along? Download the video transcripts here.

Call to Courage Video #1

Call to Courage Video #2

Call to Courage Video #3

Reflect and Connect

Take a few moments to explore the ideas shared in this video. Our Video Reflection Guide offers simple prompts and questions to help you think, share, and start conversations within your community.

Feedback Welcomed

Help us understand your experience with the Call to Courage video series by answering a few short questions. Your voice is important, and your feedback will help us in shaping future offerings. Thank you!

ABOUT MALIA’KEKIA NICOLINI & KERR MESNER, Ph.D

Malia’Kekia Nicolini (‘oia/she/they) is kanaka maoli, they received their inoa (name) traditionally from an inoa po (mothers dream) that held both an inoa ho’ailona (symbol) and their inoa ulaleo (ancestors voice). Malia’Kekia is an artistic director, speaker, arts curriculum designer, consultant, and gratitude enthusiast.

Malia'Kekia Nicolini

Kerr Mesner, Ph.D (he/him) is a consultant, facilitator, spiritual director, and the owner of Heart Story Consulting. Dr. Mesner is also a queer/transgender scholar, performing artist, and activist.

Kerr Mesner, Ph.D

PHOTOGRAPHY

Each video features beautiful photography, and we’d like to acknowledge and thank the talented photographers whose work brought them to life.
Photo 1 and 3: Christopher Walters Photography. Photo 2: Jess Lyn Photography

Keep in Touch

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Day 1	Travel to NYC by charter bus for a direct flight to Oulu.
Day 2	Welcome to Finland! Arrive in time for dinner and to unpack and catch up on sleep.
Day 3	Begin Finnish Education Study Tour – Gain an inclusive picture of Finnish education and the latest innovations in the field of education. Visit schools at all levels, observe in classrooms and speak to leaders, teachers, and students about the subjects represented on the trip.
Day 4	Expert session on Early Childhood Education. Visit a daycare center, comprehensive school, and primary school.
Day 5	Today the focus will be on the Finish curriculum and development of Learning Spaces, Science Education, STE(A)M and robotics and visit different schools in Oulu as well as an engaging discussion with local teachers
Day 6	Visit the University of Oulu to research teacher training and competence development at the LEAF Laboratory, which focuses on the future of education
Day 7	Fly to Helsinki for Helsinki city tour
Day 8	Tour Suomenlinna Fortress – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 9	Travel back to NYC and ultimately home by charter bus.

Call toCourage.