(Re)Writing Narratives: Advancing Equity and Justice
2024
Wednesday, July 24–Friday, July 26
Keystone Conference Center | Keystone, Colorado
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The Colorado Health Symposium isn't just a conference; it's a dynamic space where connections are forged, knowledge flows freely, and solutions are inspired. Building on the momentum of last year's theme, People Powered Transformation, (Re)Writing Narratives: Advancing Equity and Justice explored how shifting, shaping and expanding narratives can lead to fairer and more inclusive conversations, policies and practices with regard to health equity and racial justice.
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Translation Services, Technical Assistance and Questions The Foundation strongly believes in language justice and strives to help our guests participate in the language of their hearts. Interpretation and translation services are available to assist you throughout the registration process and onsite to support you throughout the conference. Please email us at cohealthsymposium@coloradohealth.org with your name and preferred language, and a member of our team will contact you within one business day.
2024 Schedule at a Glance
Full agenda coming soon!
DAY 1Wednesday, July 24
Dive deep into the roots of cultural narratives, how they’re sustained, what fuels them, and their impact on public discourse, policies, practices and perspectives.
7:30 a.m.
Breakfast
9:00 a.m.
Opening Session includes:
Welcome from Karen McNeil-Miller
In conversation with Anand Giridharadas
Ground and connect with artist and poet Molina Speaks
12:15 p.m.
Lunch
1:45 p.m.
Exchange Sessions - six to choose from!
3:30 p.m.
Afternoon Workshops
6:00 p.m.
Opening Night Reception
7:00 p.m.
"Las Promotoras" Film Screening with Cultivando
DAY 2Thursday, July 25
Get ready to delve into building narrative power. We’ll explore innovative solutions in journalism and local news disruption, advocacy tactics, the art and science of persuasive messaging, storytelling techniques and more.
7:00 a.m.
Yoga Flow
7:30 a.m.
Breakfast
9:00 a.m.
General Session includes:
Warm up with Warm Cookies of the Revolution
CaseMaking with Tiffany (DrT) Manuel
Empowering Communities through Local News panel
12:15 p.m.
Lunch
1:45 p.m.
Exchange Sessions - six more!
3:30 p.m.
Deep Dive with DrT
Get Outside with Warm Cookies
6:00 p.m.
Dinner Reception
8:00 p.m.
Dancing featuring DJ STV
Ofrendas with the Latino Cultural Arts Center
DAY 3Friday, July 26
It’s time for action! Let’s take all we’ve learned, roll up our sleeves, and devise two to three actionable solutions to address the professional challenges we’re facing right now.
7:00 a.m.
Restorative Yoga
7:30 a.m.
Breakfast
9:00 a.m.
General Session Includes:
Skill-building workshops focused on building narrative power through messaging, media engagement and community organizing