EarthChange: Indigenous Leadership for a Healthier Seven Generations EarthChange has been working with OneFire Associates, the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, and the International Indian Treaty Council (IITC) to support the participation of Indigenous youth and cultural leaders at the 44th Anniversary International Treaty Conference "Treaty Right to Food, Treaty Right to Water: Hecel Mitakuye Oyasin Wiconipi Ktelo" (So That All My Relatives Will Live). The conference was held on June 21 – 24, 2018 at Rosebud Bear Butte Lodge, Mato Paha (Bear Butte) Lakota Nation Treaty Territory, South Dakota.
About the Campaign:
OneFire Associates and InnerCHANGE WORKS raised over $8,500 dollars in cash funds from donors; an additional $1,400 was leveraged through in-kind supplies and conference support from One Fire Associates; and over $22,000 dollars were leveraged through in-kind volunteer service as a direct result of the Campaign. The total contributions resulting from the Campaign is estimated to exceed $30,000.
The Campaign funded 12 individuals, 6 Mayans from Guatemala and 6 inter-tribal representatives from the United States, to travel and participate in the conference. These individuals included youth, cultural leaders, and advocates. Many of those funded to participate supported their own local fundraising for the campaign.
Youth attendees that were funded by the Campaign volunteered in a number of ways, including time-keeping for the sessions, presentations on the Youth Panel session at the conference, serving elders, and implementing the first conference evaluation for the International Indian Treaty Council Conference. Youth leaders that volunteered were provided with narrative to include on their resumes documenting their volunteer service at the international conference.
The resolutions adopted at the Conference include input of youth participants’ priorities and innovations, as well as the insights and experiences of Indigenous cultural leaders and elders.
The Youth Commission joined with the Elders Commission to develop a joint resolution on Healing from Historical and Intergenerational Trauma Across Indigenous Tribes, Nations, and Communities. The resolution identifies the link between historical and intergenerational trauma and the many illnesses and conditions afflicting indigenous peoples; recognizes that intergenerational trauma creates confusion and divisions that present obstacles to building unity and collective action for the rights of Indigenous Peoples; and affirms IITC’s commitment to address the impacts of historical and intergenerational trauma for the survival of Indigenous Peoples in its ongoing program work.
With significant support from the Rosebud Sioux Tribe and the Rosebud Bear Butte Lodge, a meaningful cultural exchange occurred between Mayan and Rosebud traditional leaders that focused on healing indigenous communities and mother earth.
View Photos of the Event:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/144225505@N06/sets/72157672191791188/with/30112410918/
Review Resolutions Passed in 2018:
https://www.iitc.org/2018-treaty-resolutions/
Paradise Creatures (Criaturas del Paraiso) Now Available!
The documentary, Paradise Creatures (Criaturas del Paraiso), was premiered in Managua, Nicaragua in September 2014. The full documentary is publicly available on our ICW YouTube site.
- To watch our feature documentary, Paradise Creatures, click here
- For the Paradise Creatures official trailer, click here
- Please visit our InnerCHANGE WORKS YouTube channel for more videos, including workshops and interviews
ICW's World Premiere of its documentary film, "Animales del Paraiso"ICW's World Premiere of its documentary film, "Animales del Paraiso" on September 19 at UAM in Managua, Nicaragua!
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Theater for Social Change and Conflict Transformation Training Theater for Social Change and Conflict Transformation Training
Saturday, May 10, 2014 (10am - 4pm)
UAM - Dance Studio - Managua, Nicaragua
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Published in the Tulsa World, February 3, 2014
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Written by Janet Foerster
Published in Nicaragua Community, September 8, 2013
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Written by Jennifer Foerster
Published by Nicaragua Dispatch - June 14, 2013
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A Different Kind of Spring Break: US Air Force Academy Students to Visit Nicaragua "A Different Kind of Spring Break: US Air Force Academy Students to Visit Nicaragua"
Written by Jennifer Foerster
Published by Nicaragua Dispatch - March 19, 2012
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Bridging the Digital Divide in Nicaragua"Bridging the digital divide in Nicaragua"
Written by Jennifer Foerster
Published by Nicaragua Dispatch - February 24, 2012
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Community Celebration of Health & Safety - El Quetzal, Selva Negra & California School - 2011The health promotion and education conducted through our health fairs and computer literacy projects is furthering sustainable and transformative change throughout Nicaragua.
"NGO continues community fairs on health & safety"
Written by Janet Foerster
Published by Nicaragua Dispatch - 2011
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