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What a privilege this was! Thank you Minnesota Leadership Council on Aging, Adam Suomala, and all the #aging sector leaders who participated in this session! For those who were unable to attend, here were some of my key takeaways from the vibrant break-out and full group discussions: 🤝 #Representation matters. One nursing home staff member shared about how one day they were holding the hand of a resident and realized that she wasn't letting go. Her grip was tighter than usual. Eventually the staff member noticed, "We are the only two people here who look like we do". 💰 #Resources are constrained. Workforce shortages, lack of knowledge of or access to culturally-specific consultative or direct care services for nuanced situations make it challenging to provide person-centered care for all minority populations. 🖼 #Healthequity is advancing. #Minnesota policy makers have shifted from a mindset of tackling health disparities to promoting equitable approaches to promote better QoL outcomes. With this reframing came a focus on an organization's strengths (rather than deficiencies), empowering innovation and progress (though there is still so much to accomplish).

Join us to defend human rights, demand climate justice, and build community power. Our community-led casework drives direct impact; our research exposes patterns of harmful investment; and our policy advocacy changes systems at scale. Since our founding, we have supported 132 communities to demand justice, pushed 95 institutions to commit to accountability, and shifted power to 3.2M people worldwide. Read our new report to learn more about how our iterative approach creates impact for communities around the world! https://bit.ly/acfy23arli

1 in 5 Australians are of Asian heritage, yet we do not see enough Asian representation in the climate movement. Current climate spaces are unfortunately failing to support, empower or highlight Asian Australian leaders and their abilities to inspire, organise and mobilise their communities for climate action. Moreover, Asian Australians’ overall climate literacy is hindered by misinformation , limited access to accurate information , leading to passivity and deferential attitudes. Additionally, few climate organisations understand the complexities that Asian Australians experience surrounding differences in confidence to engage in public life. We have much to do. Please join us in our advocacy work to build an environment where Asian Australians are in the forefront of shaping climate solutions for Australia 🙏

Transitioning from understanding climate science to taking meaningful action involves several steps. This includes, but is not limited to, Education & Awareness, Personal Action, Community Engagement, and Policy & Advocacy.

Learn about the importance of understanding and advocating for the rights of nature. Check out this short video featuring my friend, scientist Callie Veelenturf, and her work in Panama. Let's all do our part to protect the environment and promote the well-being of our planet. #nature #environment #advocacy

Intergenerational Trauma impacts our First Nations communities everyday. The Stolen Generation resulted in entire generations of Aboriginal people having their chance to parent and practice culture with their children taken away, their children having the chance to learn about parenting and culture taken away, and their children's children left with a legacy of trauma within a community that suffered that same trauma. This is why the very real impacts of intergenerational trauma are felt by First Nations People today and will be for generations. We must understand and acknowledge the impact of the Stolen Generations.

Civic health is how a community participates in activities that strengthen well-being, enhance interconnections, build trust, help one another, talk discuss issues, volunteer, stay informed, and help craft solutions to shared challenges. https://lnkd.in/gFXQN6VQ

Accepting Speaking Engagements on Human Rights, Policy Development, and Community Advocacy! 🌟 Hello friends! 👋 As an advocate for human rights, I am thrilled to announce that I am now accepting speaking engagements! 🎙️ Whether it’s at conferences, workshops, or community events, I am passionate about sharing insights on policy development, community advocacy, and the intersection of environmental issues and justice. 🌿 Areas of Expertise: Human rights Human Rights: Let’s discuss the fundamental rights and freedoms that every person deserves. Policy Development: I’m ready to collaborate with companies and local governments to create impactful policies. Community Advocacy: Together, we can amplify voices and drive positive change. Environmental justice Environmental Justice: Our planet needs us—let’s explore sustainable solutions. 📩 If you’re interested in having me speak at your event or organization, feel free to reach out! Let’s ignite meaningful conversations and work towards a better world. 🌎✨ #SpeakUpForChange #AdvocateForJustice #TogetherWeRise

…. how to engage with cullures of enquiry whereby we give ourselves, and each other, permission actively to participate in processes of democratisation that confront painful psychosocial realities communally. What can we (re-)learn from the rise and the fall of Henderson Hopsital Therapeutic Community …

What is the nature of being in communities? What range of experiences come under the under-examined heading of 'feelings of belonging or not belonging'? What structures and processes sustain and integrate community, and what factors tend towards the disintegration or collapse of community? What happens when cultures of enquiry are developed and renewed, and what happens when they atrophy, falter or fail? Come and join us in exploration of these experiences in communities in the temporary learning community of our annual public event.... #democratictherapeuticcommunities #therapeuticcommunities #practicesofequality #activistresearch #survivorresearch #groupdynamics #psychosocial #communites #communitiesofpractice #coalition