Invite Shadia to speak
When I speak, I invite audiences into the stories that have shaped my understanding of faith, justice, and community. As a Palestinian lived theologian from Nazareth, I've spent 15 years working in peacebuilding and advocacy, particularly amplifying the voices of women and other minorities whose stories often go unheard. Through my journey—from studying at Hebrew University in Jerusalem to learning Indigenous theologies in Canada—I've discovered how different communities can speak with rather than about each other.
In my presentations, I weave together insights from my lived experience and the profound conversations that happen when we're willing to listen deeply across difference. I believe our most transformative learning happens when we create space for authentic dialogue about what it means to live faithfully in our complex world.
Speaking Topics
Decolonizing Faith: Moving beyond Western theological frameworks to honor Indigenous and marginalized wisdom traditions
Women's Voices from Palestine: Stories of resilience, resistance, and hope from behind the wall
Reading Scripture from the Margins: How our location shapes what we see in sacred texts
Palestinian-Indigenous Dialogue: Learning across cultures about land, identity, and sacred responsibility
Peacebuilding in Practice: 15 years of lessons from conflict zones and communities
Living as Bridge-Builders: Faith and advocacy in divided societies
