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WE - ONE MIND FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE WORK
WE - ONE MIND FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE WORK
2024
NXT GEN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FELLOWS CONVENERS
Dear Friends,
Whiteswan Environmental (WE) and the WWU Center for Community Learning (CCL) invite you to join the NXT Gen Cohort of Community Engagement Fellows starting in February!
Sign up today on the program page: Community Engagement Fellows Cohorts
The NXT Gen cohort’s focus is on learning, relationship-building, and exploring collaboration opportunities between Indigenous and non-Indigenous members of our communities and region. WE and the CCL have been working together to build bridges since 2017, co-designing and co-facilitating community forums, film screenings, field experiences, and more. We’re excited for this next opportunity to work together to foster community healing and care for our shared home.
The cohort will meet 6 times on Mondays from 2:00-4:00 pm at Whatcom Intergenerational High School in Bellingham, WA (Xwotquem). Fellows may also join remotely via Zoom.
Here are the meeting dates:
February 5
February 26
March 11
March 25
April 15
April 29
All people working to build more thriving and resilient communities are encouraged to participate, including those connected with community organizations, schools, tribal and non-tribal governments, universities, colleges, etc. We encourage people from throughout the Salish Sea Region to participate. There are no required qualifications.
The program is free, we have tasty snacks and warm drinks, and many people have found it very valuable (see quotes below from past CE Fellows).
Send questions to [email protected] and/or [email protected]
Feel free to forward this invitation on to others in your circles.
Thank you,
Kusemaat ~ Shirley Williams, Whiteswan Environmental
Travis Tennessen, WWU Center for Community Learning
NXT Gen Cohort 2023 on a tour of Lummi Nation
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"A brilliant program to expand the power of our community by connecting individuals in a fun and structured way." -- Monique Stefens
"A transformational experience in my life. It is such a unique opportunity to witness the power of collective intelligence." -- Dimetrieze Walker
"The time I’ve spent in CE Fellows has always felt meaningful and restorative." -- Kate Darby
"I met so many amazing people...all working to protect and improve life in this special place we call home." -- Bill Lonneman
"A professional and personal experience unlike any other I have been privileged to have." -- Jessica Bee
"One of the most fruitful avenues for personal and professional development I've found in Bellingham." -- Nathaniel Kidd
"I have been amazed at how deeply and rapidly a group of people can contribute their wisdom, expertise, and experience." -- Lisa Spicer
"An opportunity to see our community from different stand points and view issues from a lens other than my own." -- Bill Hewett
"A real sense that our goals were evolving into concrete plans as a result of these relationships, partnerships, projects and collaborations." -- Evan Mueller
“Participating has transformed my relationship and connection to the communities, the people, and the land around the Salish Sea." -- Erin Uloth
"CE Fellows completely re-oriented the way I think about community partnership and introduced me to incredible friends and allies."-- Amy Chaloupka
NXT GEN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FELLOWS CONVENERS
Dear Friends,
Whiteswan Environmental (WE) and the WWU Center for Community Learning (CCL) invite you to join the NXT Gen Cohort of Community Engagement Fellows starting in February!
Sign up today on the program page: Community Engagement Fellows Cohorts
The NXT Gen cohort’s focus is on learning, relationship-building, and exploring collaboration opportunities between Indigenous and non-Indigenous members of our communities and region. WE and the CCL have been working together to build bridges since 2017, co-designing and co-facilitating community forums, film screenings, field experiences, and more. We’re excited for this next opportunity to work together to foster community healing and care for our shared home.
The cohort will meet 6 times on Mondays from 2:00-4:00 pm at Whatcom Intergenerational High School in Bellingham, WA (Xwotquem). Fellows may also join remotely via Zoom.
Here are the meeting dates:
February 5
February 26
March 11
March 25
April 15
April 29
All people working to build more thriving and resilient communities are encouraged to participate, including those connected with community organizations, schools, tribal and non-tribal governments, universities, colleges, etc. We encourage people from throughout the Salish Sea Region to participate. There are no required qualifications.
The program is free, we have tasty snacks and warm drinks, and many people have found it very valuable (see quotes below from past CE Fellows).
Send questions to [email protected] and/or [email protected]
Feel free to forward this invitation on to others in your circles.
Thank you,
Kusemaat ~ Shirley Williams, Whiteswan Environmental
Travis Tennessen, WWU Center for Community Learning
NXT Gen Cohort 2023 on a tour of Lummi Nation
___________________________________________________
"A brilliant program to expand the power of our community by connecting individuals in a fun and structured way." -- Monique Stefens
"A transformational experience in my life. It is such a unique opportunity to witness the power of collective intelligence." -- Dimetrieze Walker
"The time I’ve spent in CE Fellows has always felt meaningful and restorative." -- Kate Darby
"I met so many amazing people...all working to protect and improve life in this special place we call home." -- Bill Lonneman
"A professional and personal experience unlike any other I have been privileged to have." -- Jessica Bee
"One of the most fruitful avenues for personal and professional development I've found in Bellingham." -- Nathaniel Kidd
"I have been amazed at how deeply and rapidly a group of people can contribute their wisdom, expertise, and experience." -- Lisa Spicer
"An opportunity to see our community from different stand points and view issues from a lens other than my own." -- Bill Hewett
"A real sense that our goals were evolving into concrete plans as a result of these relationships, partnerships, projects and collaborations." -- Evan Mueller
“Participating has transformed my relationship and connection to the communities, the people, and the land around the Salish Sea." -- Erin Uloth
"CE Fellows completely re-oriented the way I think about community partnership and introduced me to incredible friends and allies."-- Amy Chaloupka
Click here to RSVP for
A Transboundary Gathering: Digital Ecocultural Mapping
in the Salish Sea, August 22-27, 2023
A Transboundary Gathering: Digital Ecocultural Mapping
in the Salish Sea, August 22-27, 2023
- Space is limited to 50 people; independent camping is available for overflow at NPS
- Zoom Link options available at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89866355090
- Meeting ID: 898 6635 5090)
- If attending in person, please complete the Emergency Contact Form
- Tentative Agenda
- No fee, but donations are welcome here
- All are Welcome!
Whiteswan Environmental are conveners with Community Engagement Fellows. Right now, WE Interns are learning Community of Practice methodologies and strategies to help build our transboundary (US and Canada) Spirit of the Sxwo'le (SOS) Coalition.
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