This spring we are hosting our second Wrestling with the Truth of Colonization training!

Phoenix Rising Transitions has an exciting opportunity to further enhance their training program for Prison Leadership. As we continue our mission to empower incarcerated individuals to become leaders within and beyond the prison walls, we recognize the need to refresh our training approach and expand our core team.

To provide a brief overview, we are looking to revitalize our training program by bringing in new perspectives and expertise. Our goal is to ensure that our participants receive the most comprehensive and impactful training possible, equipping them with the skills they need to inspire positive change within the prison community.

Thank you to everyone that was able to attend our in-person Wrestling with the Truth of Colonization meeting at Havurah Shalom. MACG would like to thank Rabbi Benjamin for hosting the event and allowing us to use this sacred space for planning and reflection. We also thank Rabbi Benjamin for opening the meeting with the use of instrument and song. This added to the richness of culture and feeling welcomed by Havurah’s traditions. Solveig brought us “7 Principles for Awakening Leadership” based on EcoFaith Reccovery’s practices. 

MACG was Invited to Experience Harmony and Earth Justice at Eloheh Farm and Indigenous Center

Meeting recap and next steps / Resumen de la reunión y próximos pasos

Last night was a huge step forward in the development of this campaign! And we want to bring with us as many people as possible so that we have strength in numbers! Check out the meeting recap and next steps below to stay in the loop.

¡Anoche fue un gran paso adelante en el desarrollo de esta campaña! ¡Y queremos traer con nosotros a tantas personas como sea posible para que tengamos fuerza en números! Consulte el resumen de la reunión y los próximos pasos a continuación para mantenerse informado.

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Here is a recap of the latest meeting for the Mental Health Campaign and Women's Justic Circle last meeting for those unable to attend. We are also asking for your feedback about the day/time/location of future meetings.

Wrestling with the Truth of Colonization

Wrestling with the Truth of Colonization is an initiative of IAF Northwest and offered locally in conjunction with local Native-led organizations and MACG. The IAF Northwest’s Wrestling with the Truth of Colonization initiative is anchored by a five session virtual series, a 10-hour process that was developed by a talented team of Indigenous North Americans, Aboriginal Australians, and Maori New Zealanders. An additional three 2-hour virtual sessions have been added for an action based follow up of the training materials. 

Registration is now closed: If you would still like to attend, please send an email to [email protected]. 

Introductory Briefings: You must attend one of the briefings before the main sessions begin.   

Thursday, January 19th 2023: 2:00-2:30 PM PST   

Tuesday, January 24th 2023: 5:30-6:00 PM PST

First 5 Sessions:

Thursday, January 26th 2023/February, 2nd & 9th: 5:30-7:30PM PST

Tuesday, January 31st 2023/February, 7th 5:30-7:30PM PST.

Last Three Sessions:

The last three sessions will be spaced out over three months and designed to continue each individual's personal wrestling, dig into local histories and experiences of Indigenous peoples, and identify action opportunities. The final dates for these sessions will be set during the first five sessions happening in February.

Please forward this email or this flyer to others within your member organization.