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  • 1.  Healing the Roots of Racism - Starts March 22!

    Posted 03-03-2023 12:29:00 PM
    Monthly on Wednesdays March 22  November 15 with a summer break
    For people who want to discover how whiteness has shaped them and practice new cognitive, emotional, and bodily/somatic patterns.
    Why this series? Land stewardship in the US has a deep history of racism, and yet land offers resources for resilience and healing from racism. As farm and food system workers and educators connected to land, we have a unique responsibility and opportunity to deeply engage in this healing work. Through this series, you're invited to take a step back from analysis and cognitive learning to shift personal patterns in your body and heart. Facilitators will share practices to help us focus on abundance, resilience, interdependence, and humility: qualities we need to build authentic, trusting relationships with people of all identities.
     
    Hosted by the Farm-Based Education Network in partnership with the School Garden Support Organization Network, your peers in the workshop will be farmers, staff at food, farm, and agriculture organizations and farm-based educators. FBEN is also starting a listening process to learn how we can be most supportive of BIPOC members. Learn more.


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    Vera Simon-Nobes
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  • 2.  RE: Healing the Roots of Racism - Starts March 22!

    Posted 03-07-2023 09:21:00 AM

    This sounds like an amazing workshop, Vera! Just flagging that registration will close March 20, 2023 or when the program reaches capacity so snag your spot if you're interested in this professional development opportunity!!!



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    Amelia Dupuis
    Kids Garden Community Manager
    KidsGardening
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  • 3.  RE: Healing the Roots of Racism - Starts March 22!

    Posted 03-07-2023 09:38:00 AM
    Thanks, Amelia! For anyone thinking about taking this, please reach out any time if you have questions! 

    I participated in a similar workshop FBEN hosted in 2022 and it was really powerful. The facilitators are adept at creating space that is challenging and supportive at the same time. Their approach to healing from white supremacy culture, and practicing new ways of being had a big impact on me. I'm happy to answer any questions about the series, if anyone wants more info that you can't find in the Description and video. 

    Thanks - hope to see many of you there! 
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    Vera Simon-Nobes she/her (why?)
    Farm-Based Education Network Coordinator: Inspiring, nurturing and promoting farm-based education
    Shelburne Farms Agritourism Project Coordinator: Learning for a Sustainable Future            
    1611 Harbor Rd, Shelburne VT 05482 | 802-985-0382 




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