S T O R Y T E L L I N G

In December 2022, we gathered on-line for Storytelling & Sensemaking.

Patterned after our muchloved 2021 event of the same title, the event was an opportunity to connect with community members who bring together the past, present, and future of the Whidbey Institute.

Our storytellers, Reagan Jackson and Kate Snider, shared their favorite memories of Chinook and the Whidbey Institute. Afterwards, we had a chance to look for the lessons their stories hold for us while we navigate the challenges of today and chart new pathways toward a shared future.

During the second half of our gathering, we heard from a panel of our program leaders who shared what they care about most and how the Whidbey Institute supports their work Abigail Lynam, of Pacific Integral and Generating Transformative Change, Jenna Ringelheim, formerly with the Environmental Leadership Program and a current Whidbey Institute Board member, and Rako Fabionar, with ILALI and the Wayfinders Program, also shared their what is next for their organizations and questions they are living with in these times

The event was well-attended and we all enjoyed time together at the end to ask questions and to share our own stories and reflections on the Whidbey Institute We were inspired and left with a fondness and respect for the past, gratitude for the present, and hope for the future.

We recorded the program. Scan here to watch!