In this episode, we’re returning to where we thought we’d go a couple of episodes again - talking about how the methodologies, processes, frameworks, theories, etc. are influenced by the dominant culture we live in. By this, of course, we mean white supremacy culture.
We’re not here to reject everything about our industry. Hardly. We recognize (and have experienced) the benefits of many of the ways we do things. That said, we think it’s important for us to examine the ways we work and be in inquiry around the impact that the culture of white supremacy would have on that.
To that end, we turn to the notion that Patrice Palmer outlines in their TED Talk (linked below): “There is a difference between ‘You are welcome here’ and ‘I had you in mind.’”
As always, we’d love to hear how this lands for you.
And we are doing a series of workshops, the final of which is on this very topic. More below.
Upcoming Disrupting Our Practice Workshops!
Come to one or come to all. More info and registration here.
(All workshops 3 - 5pm PST)
February 6th - The Ins and Outs of Positionality (with Aaron Johnson, Holistic Resistance)
February 13th - The Culture Behind the Culture
February 27th - The Stories we Carry (with Aaron Johnson, Holistic Resistance)
March 6th - Examining the Tools of Our Trade
The many links for things mentioned in this episode:
For the Wild Podcast, featuring Josué Rivas - When we mention this podcast, it turns out that we mispronounced Josué’s name. We sincerely apologize for this. You can hear the correct pronunciation of his name on the For the Wild podcast.
An article about Maslow and the Siksika (Blackfoot) - while there are a lot of questions still swimming around about Maslow’s use of Siksika teachers, there’s some interesting info out there. This is one piece of interest.
Peacemaking Circles: from Conflict to Community - Book by Kay Pranis, Barry Stuart, and Mark Wedge on the Peacekeeping Circle process that comes from the Tlingit and Carcross/Tagish First Nations.
The Circle Works - Website for Dr. Pamela Taylor’s circle training, where we did our training.
Emergent Strategy Ideation Institute - institute started by adrienne maree brown to promote and grow the philosophy and praxis of Emergent Strategy.
Emergent Strategy principles - Scroll down to see the principle we mention of “Less Prep, More Presence”.
Holding Change - book by adrienne maree brown for taking Emergent Strategy facilitation into practice. A must read.
“All models are wrong, some are useful” aphorism often attributed to George Box.
Systems Change in Deep Equity - powerful article on systems change from Change Elemental.
Holistic Resistance Tour - If you’re in the PNW, join our teachers for a powerful opportunity to support creating a Black-owned and controlled space.
Holistic Resistance Instagram - a great place to keep up with news and opportunities to connect
This episode was recorded on January 20th, 2023
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