Virtual or In-Person?
We have opted to continue our work using a hybrid model, with a strong commitment to bringing you equity-focused and engaging education no matter what setting you choose.
We want to be mindful about how we make this transition. Research tells us that 4 in 5 Canadians do not want to go back to the office—and there are so many important reasons for this. Many are concerned about the very real impacts of COVID-19, especially as new variants emerge and continue to pose health risks. Others have found more comfort, fewer distractions and a lack of commute to be crucial for their mental and physical health.
We are now highly skilled and practiced at providing effective, dynamic, informative and radical educational content over the internet, with a variety of engaging digital tools. We also recognize the unique impact of learning in the same physical space together and we're excited to reconnect with you face-to-face.
This is why we are urging leaders to consider which format truly works best for both your team and our facilitators.
Our Hybrid Model
To recognize the complexities of our changing world, we have been slowly shifting to a hybrid model which will go into full effect on July 25, 2022. Our in-person offerings are Presentations and Interactive Workshops.
In-person Presentations
In-person Presentations are two-hour live sessions on all topics from our workshop roster. Think of our in-person presentations like you would a keynote, conference presentation or speaking engagement. It’s an opportunity to bring in one of our expert team members to speak on a topic from our workshop roster in a focused style. Our time in an in-person presentation is fully dedicated to the topic, whereas a workshop has added time for activities, group discussions, etc.
In-person presentations can be standalone events or built into professional development days, retreats or conferences.
In-person Interactive Workshops
In-person Interactive Workshops are five-hour dynamic sessions packed with engagement opportunities on all topics from our workshop roster. What sets our in-person interactive workshops apart is the combination of our carefully curated and well-researched content of our virtual workshops with more embodied activities, including group and breakout discussions, team-building exercises, brain-teasers and more. Most importantly, the extended time allocated for our interactive workshops allows us to go deep into meaningful, transformative dialogue about essential topics together.
Locations
Our home base is located in Vancouver, BC on the lands and waters of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations. Our in-person service map covers the City of Vancouver, the City of Burnaby and the City of Toronto.
We are open to travelling to different parts of Canada, the United States and further, where requested. For bookings beyond the Lower Mainland or beyond a 50km radius of our home base, travel expenses such as mileage at the rate of $0.55/km, flights and ferries will apply. If an overnight stay is required, we ask that accommodation costs and per diems for food are also covered. Bookings that require travel outside of our service map are dependent on travel restrictions, safety and facilitator availability.
We continue to offer virtual services globally.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The safety of both our participants and team members is paramount. Workshop safety must be a collaborative effort between the Bakau team and our clients, especially when we are entering a space as an invited guest.
Please note that because the topics we cover are about oppression, some content may feel overwhelming or triggering and attendees are welcome and encouraged to put their wellbeing first. We will give content warnings throughout the session where relevant, but if you require an outline of content warnings beforehand, please connect with our team.
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Our in-person interactive workshops feature an extended time to allow for the unique connection opportunities of sharing physical space together to flourish. We pride ourselves on the level of engagement we foster virtually, and we can’t wait to go even further with you in person through more embodied activities.
Our structure for in-person interactive workshops allows for more fluidity and collaboration between participants and our strategists and facilitators. The direction of our time together evolves based on reflections, experiences and contributions of the folks present. Upon request, our team is happy to provide a template of how we structure the day and if needed we can work collaboratively to adapt the session to suit your needs.
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Small groups are great for interactive workshops as it gives everyone a chance to get involved. Our maximum is 30 people. For our presentations that mirror a talk or keynote style exceptions may be made.
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We recommend considering an In-Person Presentation if you’re working within a shorter time allowance. Unlike our In-Person Interactive Workshops, In-person Presentations are two hours long. These sessions are designed for conference-style settings, so depending on the context of your event, we are open to discussing shorter sessions.
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Recording and closed captioning add-ons are only available for virtual workshops.
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Please see our setup checklist. Clients are responsible for setting up the space in an appropriate way and communicating information about the space with the facilitator.
Here are some possible ways to set up the seating in your space.
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We expect clients to take the utmost care when inviting us into their space, especially as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. We are continuing to follow the Province of British Columbia’s public health guidelines and will be working in line with them. Changes to the guidelines could occur at any time.
Our facilitators will take a rapid antigen test before the session and if the test is positive, they will not be able to facilitate. In this event, we will let you know promptly and we appreciate your understanding that health emergencies have an increased likelihood in the pandemic. We will work with you to find another date for your session.
Any potential participants who experience COVID-19 symptoms must not attend the workshop. Clients are responsible for communicating this with their teams in advance. Symptoms may include:
● new or worsening cough
● shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
● temperature equal to or over 38°C
● feeling feverish
● chills
● fatigue or weakness
● muscle or body aches
● new loss of smell or taste
● headache
● gastrointestinal symptoms (abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting)
● feeling very unwell
Sound good to you?
