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As we develop reparative spatial justice strategies that reckon with, repair, and transform the racist foundations of land and housing policies in the United States, we are reminded that it is essential that we decommodify, rematriate, and increase accessibility to land for Indigenous, Black, and POC communities. Join PolicyLink and the Center for Ethical Land Transition as we discuss how communities, funders, policymakers, and landowners can advance this work, so that we may all deepen our relationships to land and upend the logics of dispossession that underpin our property system. https://lnkd.in/gFPfpq4y

Catch this webinar next week March 5th to learn about practical solutions for meeting housing need without overshooting planetary boundaries from Habitat for Humanity Europe & Middle East Martha Dillon Daniel Brewer Steve Sanham

Powerful messaging here. Like the adage “not what you say it’s how you say it” the same applies for what you don’t say but for your behaviour

For today's #BlackHistoryMonth fact, we are focusing on New Britain, home to one of our newest clinics, and soon to be, home to our FIRST residential clinic! So, let's talk about, The Underground Railroad... It was developed in the early 19th century, and was a system of safe havens designed to help fugitive slaves escape to freedom. In New England, numerous towns and cities provided safe havens for those escaping slavery. One of the Underground Railroad’s most vital New England routes went through what is now the city of New Britain. In the 1840s and ’50s, New Britain was an important center of anti-slavery activity. Fugitive slaves who entered the state in Stamford, New Haven, and Old Lyme worked their way through New Britain, Farmington, and Middletown on their way to Canada. Of the 22 identified Underground Railroad agents in Hartford County at this time, nine were residents of New Britain. As the two sides of the slavery issue continued sparring, The First Church in New Britain passed anti-slavery resolutions, abolitionists and non-abolitionists clashed at local anti-slavery meetings, and non-abolitionists set fire to barns belonging to New Britain abolitionists. Despite a century and a half of work, historians still struggle to put together a concise narrative of the Underground Railroad in Connecticut. The clandestine nature of the system meant that participants left behind little evidence of Underground Railroad activities. Therefore, identifying specific homes or safe houses that contributed to the movement has been exceedingly difficult. One thing that cannot be questioned, however, is that New Britain and the surrounding area played an important part in aiding fugitive slaves in their quest for freedom. #BLM

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as “Orange Shirt Day”, symbolizes the importance of truth-telling and recognition of the losses of Indigenous peoples as the result of residential schools and de-culturation practices. However, ReconciliACTION requires a commitment that goes beyond knowledge gathering and truth-seeking. It emphasizes the actions that need to be taken to address historical injustices and present-day wrongs. As part of the new Indigenous Initiatives team and Centre that is slowly taking shape at Wood's Homes, our commitments to ReconciliACTION are significant. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g6pBs2Pp #NDTR #TruthAndReconciliation #OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters

Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day is dedicated to honoring the children who never returned home, the Survivors of residential schools, and their families and communities. It serves as a reminder of the tragic and painful history, as well as the ongoing impacts of residential schools in Canada. Public commemoration is a crucial step in the reconciliation process, allowing us to reflect, acknowledge, and commit to building a more just and inclusive future for Indigenous peoples. #TruthAndReconciliation #EveryChildMatters #NationalDayforTruthAndReconciliation

Understanding Heirs Property: Protecting Family Land Rights Discover the alarming reality of heirs property in the Black community. This video explores how families lose their land rights through exploitation, and what can be done to protect generational wealth and heritage. Join us in raising awareness about this critical issue. #HeirsProperty #LandRights #BlackHistory #CommunityAwareness #GenerationalWealth #PropertyRights #SocialJustice #FamilyLegacy #InvestingInCommunities #HeritageProtection #Riverside #Perris #MorenoValley #JurupaValley #GOP #CAGOP #Republican #CA39 #SerpaforCongress

Honoring National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 🧡 Today, we pause to reflect on the impact of residential schools and the lasting harm faced by Indigenous communities across Canada. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a moment to listen, learn, and commit ourselves to understanding the truth of this history and the path toward meaningful reconciliation. At Canusa Wood, we believe that respect and accountability are at the heart of everything we do. This extends beyond our business to how we engage with the world around us. #TruthAndReconciliation #EveryChildMatters #IndigenousVoices #ReconciliationJourney

Join us this Wednesday, July 17! Center for Ethical Land Transition will share more about approaches to land justice by sharing two land transition stories. Grounding Justice in the Land is a joint webinar with PolicyLink's Spatial Futures team. More details -- 🌀 As we develop reparative spatial justice strategies that reckon with, repair, and transform the racist foundations of land and housing policies in the United States, we are reminded that it is essential that we understand the centrality of land for Indigenous, Black, and People of Color communities. Across the country, and indeed across the world, communities that have faced legacies of dispossession and displacement are growing movements to reshape our relationships to land and create more just spatial futures. In this webinar, we invite you to learn more about the strategies that communities across the country are using to transition land from the speculative market and into community-controlled models of land stewardship and caretaking. 📅 Wed, July 17 🕰 12 - 2pm PST ➡ Register here: https://lnkd.in/g-FnjRbc

Today, we observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a solemn reminder of the painful history and lasting impacts of residential schools on Indigenous communities. Let us honour the survivors and remember the lost. #TruthAndReconciliation #NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation #EveryChildMatters #BKMPLaw