TL;DR

Please note that due to the closure of the Community Relations and Solidarity Department, Grounded Communities has been discontinued. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has contributed, participated, and supported this work over the years. The connections built through this program have been invaluable, and while this chapter has come to a close, the spirit of community and solidarity continues to guide IYR moving forward.

Status

Closed

Details

Grounded Communities engaged youth leaders (aged 18-29) from across the country, building a national network of youth working to realize their own visions of reconciliation, community building, and solidarity between BIPOC folks.  

The first phase of this project involved youth participation in an intensive orientation, learning and training retreat, and the creation of a solidarity-focused workshop.  

During the second phase of this project, youth teams had the opportunity to implement the solidarity-focused workshop in their communities and were given the space to practice their facilitation skills, plan local events, and stay connected.  

Solidarity Resources

Allyship Resources

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Relevant Programs and Initiatives

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    Two Spirit/Indigiqueer Programming

    Please note that due to the closure of the Community Relations and Solidarity Department, our Two Spirit/Indigiqueer Programming will not be offered at this time. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has contributed, participated, and supported this work over the years. The connections built through this program have been invaluable, and while this chapter has come to a close, the spirit of community and solidarity continues to guide IYR moving forward.

  • A group of BIPOC youth, some wearing masks, sit in a circle having a conversation

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    Concerning Community

    Please note that due to the closure of the Community Relations and Solidarity Department, Concerning Communities will no longer be offered. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has contributed, participated, and supported this work over the years. The connections built through this program have been invaluable, and while this chapter has come to a close, the spirit of community and solidarity continues to guide IYR moving forward.

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    Black Indigenous Solidarity Program

    Please note that due to the closure of the Community Relations and Solidarity Department, the Black Indigenous Solidarity Program will no longer be offered. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has contributed, participated, and supported this work over the years. The connections built through this program have been invaluable, and while this chapter has come to a close, the spirit of community and solidarity continues to guide IYR moving forward.