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Ad Hoc Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Special Meeting
Thursday, March 21, 2024
5:30pm The James Theater
213 N. Gilbert Street
AGENDA:
1. CALL TO ORDER & WELCOME
2. READING OF NATIVE AMERICAN LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
3. TRUTH TELLING: DURING THIS EVENT, COMMUNITY MEMBERS WILL
TELL THEIR TRUTHS: THEY WILL SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCE OF HARM
RELATED TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND COMMUNITY JUSTICE IN IOWA CITY.
DAVE RAGLAND AND MELINDA SALAZAR OF THINKPEACE WILL FACILITATE
THIS SESSION.
4. ADJOURN
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Iowa City Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Community Encounter:Truth Telling and Healing Circles
Wednesday,March 20 &Thursday,March 21,2024
Welcome!
"To heal,we must first acknowledge the truth of our collective trauma."
"Racism is not just a matter of individual prejudice;it is a systemic issue that affects
us all.To heal,we must first acknowledge the truth of our collective trauma."
-Resmaa Menakem
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Iowa City was created,in the wake of the George
Floyd protests,to facilitate difficult and sometimes painful conversations on racial injustice in our
midst.The Commission’s mandate (Resolution No.20-228)consists of researching the facts,
listening to the diverse voices of our community,and offering healing opportunities that lead to
reconciliation.We offer these guidelines to co-create an environment that supports racial justice and
healing and offers respect for the dignity and humanity of Truth Tellers and Witnesses.
Facilitators:Dr.Dave Ragland and Dr.Melinda Salazar from The Truth Telling Project and Think
Peace Learning and Support Hub partners.
Agreements:
1.Listen fully,from the heart,with respect,and allow space for silence.Bear witness,and do
not provide advice or argue with others.
2.Allow what others say to move you.Reflect upon,consider,and honor the meaning of what
others say so you can hear their truth.
3.Speak for yourself from the “I”perspective,from your own experiences and perspectives.
Avoid generalizing for others in the room like using “people think….”
4.Be courageous,honest,and open with your own stories.Speak your truth from your heart
and acknowledge your emotions.
5.Observe what comes up for you,be aware of possible triggers from past trauma.
6.Exercise self-care,and seek support from the care element the Commissioners establish.
Community Encounter: Truth Telling & Healing Circles, Day 1
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Location: ICOR Boxing (391 Highland Ave.)
Time Led By Topics/Details/Activity
5:30 pm
(60 minutes)
All, TRC Chair
Dillard, Native
Partners, Think
Peace
Welcome & Dinner
●(Chair Dillard) Formal opening, Native American
land acknowledgment, Welcome
●(Minister/Imam from Black Community)
●(Native Partners) Opening ceremony
●(David Ragland & Melinda Salazar) Community
agreements
6:30 pm -
8:10 pm
(100 minutes)
Think Peace, TRC
Commissioners
Testimony & dialogue
●(Dr. Melinda Salazar, Dr. David Ragland, TRC
Commissioners) Truth tellers share their experience
– 65 minutes
●(Dr. David Ragland & Dr. Melinda Salazar) Dialogue
– 35 minutes
8:10 pm -
8:15 pm
(5 minutes)
TRC Chair Dillard Formal Public Meeting Closing
8:15 pm-
9:30 pm
(75 minutes)
Native Partners Healing Circles - not open for the public
●(Manape LaMere, Donnielle Wanatee, Terry Medina)
Healing Circles, by invitation only – 75 minutes
9:30 pm All Departure
Community Encounter: Truth Telling & Healing Circles, Day 2
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Location: The James Theater (213 N. Gilbert St.)
Time Led By Topics/Details/Activity
5:30 pm
(60 minutes)
All, TRC Chair
Dillard, Native
Partners, Think
Peace
Welcome & Dinner
●(Chair Dillard) Formal opening, Native American
land acknowledgment, Welcome
●(Minister/Imam from Black Community)
●(Native Partners) Opening ceremony
●(Dr.David Ragland & Dr.Melinda Salazar)
Community agreements
6:30 pm -
8:10 pm
(100 minutes)
Think Peace, TRC
Commissioners
Testimony & dialogue
●(Dr.Melinda Salazar, Dr.David Ragland, TRC
Commissioners) Truth tellers share their experience
– 65 minutes
●(Dr.David Ragland & Dr.Melinda Salazar) Dialogue –
35 minutes
8:10 pm -
8:15 pm
(5 minutes)
TRC Chair Dillard Formal Public Meeting Closing
8:15 pm-
9:30 pm
(75 minutes)
Native Partners Healing Circles - not open for the public
●(Manape LaMere, Donnielle Wanatee, Terry Medina)
Healing Circles, by invitation only – 75 minutes
9:30 pm All Departure