Tracks

Issues:

  • What national and global socio-political, economic and cultural institutions continue to promote or support policies and actions that are detrimental to the Afrikan community and world?
  • What developmental and multi-continental, international, national and communal principles, strategies and models currently or historically exist that should inform our efforts in alignment, continuity and expansion with that Afrikan history of development?
  • What is the current scope, depth and impact of sustained conscious and unconscious cultural, socio-political, philosophical, historical and continuing socio-psycho-emotional and communal impact of fourteen or more centuries of sustained cultural and societal disruption and misdirection?
  • Given the resurgent (world’s highest) growth-rate currently within the Afrikan world, Continental and Diaspora, what techniques, technologies, strategies, principles and practices will be most effective in maximizing the constructive and positive gain for the Afrikan world?
  • What is the cultural/ideological basis of a substantive personal relationship?
  • What principles and behaviors characterize a substantive personal relationship?
  • What role should natal family and community play in mate selection, and sanction of substantive personal relations/mate selection?
  • What is the responsibility of men and women respectively in establishing and maintaining substantive relationships?
  • What principles and practices facilitate complementarity between fathers and mothers in parenting and minimize conflict?
  • What are the major contributing factors to malfunctioning relationships, and how can they be rectified?

 

(First Year Participants Are Asked to Attend Only ‘Track A’ Workshops)

 

Workshop 1 • An Afrikan Perspective on History, Culture and Identity: The Historical Spirocycle, Its Significance for Cultural Reconstitution and in the Afrikan World

(Convener: Yaa Asantewa Neico Sa-Ra, Ishilangu Cesa Salaam)

  • The Nature and Role of Culture, Historiography,  and History in Developing a Conceptual Framework/Construct for National Liberation and Nationbuilding  (The Dynamics of History/Culture, Sovereignty and Power)
  • The Afrikan and Non-Afrikan Cultural-Cosmological Paradigm: Irreconcilable Realities and The Reality of Perpetual War
  • Cyclicality, Time and Natural Order
  • The Design, Components and Design of the Historical Spirocycle
  • The Spirocycle and ReAfrikanization
  • The Sources, Content, Historical-Cultural Context and Contemporary Applicability of the Tenets and

 

Workshops 2 • Onyame Nhyehyεe; A Paradigm of ReAfrikanization, Nationbuilding and Family Development 

(Convener and Panelist: YA Ama Nyamekye and Ausar Baba Atiba Coppock) 

  • The Nature and Role of Culture, Historiography, and History in Developing a Conceptual Framework/Construct for National Liberation and Nationbuilding 
  • The Dynamics of History/Culture, Sovereignty and Power
  • The Afrikan and Non-Afrikan Cultural-Cosmological Paradigm: Irreconcilable Realities and The Reality of Perpetual War
  • Intergenerational Transmission of culture and worldview

Ankobea Leadership Training Retreat (ALTR) 

  • Overview ALTR and presentation
  • Institutional Provisions for leadership development in community institutions

 

Track B: Family and Institutional Development  

 

Workshop 1  •  Building and Sustaining institutions / CIBI led workshop

Presenters: Baye Kemet, Makeda Kemet, Akua Allrich •. Convener: Yaa Asentewa

  • Afrikan centered Parenting and Schooling historically and now. The role of the IBI
  • Parenting methodologies in modern times – irreconcilable differences in main stream and African modalities of parenting.
  • Historic Models and Current Models: Strengths and limitations
  • Identify New and Continued Development of essential independent institutions for Community and Nation Development.

 

Workshop 2 •  Building and sustaining viable and dynamic communities and institutions that support Afrikan families

Presenters: Baba Paul Hill,  Baba Atiba, Lifoma Salaam. •. Convenor: Kwao Magloire

  • Impact of technology on our institution building, nationbuilding and community building?  Real versus perceived development and organizing.
  • What are some of the most effective strategies and models of building and sustaining relationships in Afrikan centered/nationbuilding organizations
  • What are the most effective strategies in neutralizing the impact of mainstream popular culture on values and relationships (expectations, expressions, kwk)
  • Methods, Strategies  and Techniques to Establish and effective Transmit an Afrikan centered worldview and cultural perspective regarding personal and world affairs
  • Current and Historic (Afrikan traditional, kwk) models of intergenerational cultural Transmission

 

Workshop 1: Actualizing the Onyame Nhye Hye Paradigm: Family Development and Irreconcilable Cultural Realities

Convenor: Mzee Kwao  •  Panelists: Dr. Beatty

  • What is the impact of modernity on our ability to actualize the ONH paradigm?
  • What internal limitations have impeded our growth and development as families and organizations?
  • How can we maintain a proper balance of the preeminence of spirit, nation building and reafrikanization process?

 

Workshop 2:  Irreconcilable Cultural differences: Refocusing, reshaping and re-envisioning our reality today and in the future

Presenters: Kwabena Frempong, Neico Sara, Kokayi Sara, Mzee Afua Serwa

  • Strategies: How do the major current developments in the global political economy impact or relate to the cultural focus of the Onyame Nhyehye paradigm?
  • Economic strategies being utilized to reshape and protect ourselves from the current environment
  • Examining the Socio-political reality and how that relates to how Afrikans focus and reinvision our reality.
  • How do we protect Cultural, religion and education
  • Entertainment and how it can impact our focus and what we are incorporating that into our reality “accidentally.”
  • Social and cultural outlets that are useful in coping with our environment

Focus Group 1:  Afrikan Mental Health and Well-being

  • Convenor:  Yaa Asantewa Zena Wingate. |. Panelists:  Yaa Asantewa Kanika Fluellen

In this compelling workshop, we embark on a deep dive into the facets of Afrikan mental health and well-being, acknowledging the unique challenges and strengths within the Afrikan community. Our journey is twofold: understanding the historical and societal influences that have shaped mental health perceptions and exploring contemporary strategies for nurturing resilience and healing.

Participants will gain insights into the impact of systemic racism, microaggressions, and cultural trauma on mental health, while also celebrating the rich traditions of resilience and community support that characterize the Black experience. Through a mix of interactive discussions, personal reflections, and expert-led sessions, we aim to create a safe space for sharing and healing.

Focus Group 2:  Strategies for Community Organizing with the ON Paradigm

  • Convenor: Mzee Kwao Magloire

This workshop is perfect for community activists, organizers, students, and anyone interested in the principles of the ON Paradigm and community organizing specific to the Afrikan community. Whether you are looking to initiate a new project, strengthen your organization’s impact, or simply learn more  about effective community organizing, this workshop offers valuable insights and practical strategies to enhance your efforts. Join us to connect with like-minded individuals, share experiences, and collaborate towards a stronger, more unified community.