Shared Learning Community Circle
Join us every 2nd Tuesday of the month for learning and discussion sponsored by FREC and East Side Freedom Library
FREC’s online shared learning community circle is a way to share ideas, stories, articles, videos, books, blogs, poems and more with others who are interested in learning together to gain new perspectives, exchange bold ideas and build knowledge.
WE ARE CURRENTLY ON SUMMER BREAK – RETURNING IN OCTOBER!
May Learning:
Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 from 4:30 – 6pm CDT:
Equity & Systems Change
A recovery cohort program for overcoming the impacts of Supremacy
Guest Speakers:
Sindy, Kirsten & Antonia from the Community Engagement for Equitable Systems Change Collaborative
Join us for the last FREC Shared Learning Community Circle until fall, when Antonia Wilcoxon from Equity Strategies, Kirsten Johnson and Sindy Garcia Morales from the Courageous Change Collaborative will lead us in a stimulating dialogue on equity and systems change.
The Community Engagement for Equitable Systems Change Collaborative has grounded itself in investing in aa process of birthing and cultivating that is not just about the tools and frameworks we produce, but about developing a model of collaboration that offers an alternative way to develop solutions to systemic problems and advance equitable systems change.
We create flexible, adaptive frameworks + tools that support people across Minnesota in creating equitable community-driven systems. We will provide an overview of the tools and frameworks created by Community Engagement for Equitable Systems Change Collaborative for practitioners seeking to create equitable systems:
Collaboration Mindsets: Individualism to Solidarity
Interdependence Framework: Antidotes for Us vs. Them Dynamics
Reflection Tool-Kit for Changemakers
These tools were created for people who:
- Work in systems and are seeking to create change
- Are a part of organizations whose work is focused on creating more equitable systems
- Seek to center community voice in advancing equity within our systems
How to Join Us
We meet online using the Zoom link through the button below. Please contact us if there are any additional accommodations we can provide to encourage comfortable participation. All are welcome!
What to Expect
Previous shared learning sessions have included topics such as what does reparations look like, traits of whiteness and how they show up, redistribution of wealth and privilege, BIPOC farming and more.
There will be a highlighted speaker and/or content to preview prior to each session for a more in depth discussion on the presented topic.
The group will share introductions and review the FREC Guidelines for Dialogue document to be sure we are all honoring the space and care of ourselves and others prior to conversation.
All are welcome! We are excited to have you join our learning community.
Can’t Join Us?
Attend a quarterly orientation/information session to learn more about FREC committees and programs.
Check out our Get Involved page to learn more!
Also, please feel free to look at previous Shared Learning Circle Discussions.
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