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We believe that learning is essential to transformation.

So we have pulled together a working archive of some of our favorite readings, activities, media and tips & tools. As we learn about and gather more resources, we will upload them here. You can filter by subject and then resource type below (activities, media, readings, tips & tools).

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Race-Evasiveness Among Camp Workers

This is a brief paper by independent scholar Cole Perry which examines how summer camp workers discuss racism and racial justice.

The paper can be viewed here: http://www.academia.edu/31306865/Race-Evasiveness_Among_Camp_Workers

The Mishomis Book: The Voice of the Ojibway

“Written by Ojibway educator and spiritual leader Edward Benton-Banai, and first published in 1988, The Mishomis Book draws from the traditional teachings of tribal elders to instruct young readers about Ojibway creation stories and legends, the origin and importance of the Ojibway family structure and clan system, the Midewiwin religion, the construction and use of the water drum and sweat lodge, and modern Ojibway history. Written for readers from all cultures-but especially for Ojibway and Native youth-The Mishomis Book provides an introduction to Ojibway culture and an understanding of the sacred Midewiwin teachings, aiming to protect this knowledge by instilling its importance in a new generation.”

https://www.amazon.com/Mishomis-Book-Voice-Ojibway/dp/0816673829

Nature Behind Barbed Wire

This book documents the history of Japanese Americans’ relationship with the environment before, during, and after incarceration in the internment camps.

https://global.oup.com/academic/product/nature-behind-barbed-wire-9780190842062?cc=us&lang=en&

American Indian History Timeline

This document, presented by the Indian Land Tenure Foundation, outlines a historical timeline of events, laws, legislation and policies affecting American Indians.

https://iltf.org/

Black Walden: Slavery and Its Aftermath in Concord, Massachusetts

“Elise Lemire brings to life the former slaves of Walden Woods and the men and women who held them in bondage during the eighteenth century…Today Walden Woods is preserved as a place for visitors to commune with nature. Lemire, who grew up two miles from Walden Pond, reminds us that this was a black space before it was an internationally known green space. Black Walden preserves the legacy of the people who strove against all odds to overcome slavery and segregation.”

The book can be purchased here.

The 1969 Native American occupation of Alcatraz

This article describes the Native occupation of Alcatraz in 1969, a place that was once a military base and now managed by the National Park System.

Why POC need their own spaces

This article articulates why single identity spaces, specifically for people of color, are not only useful, but sorely needed.

White Fragility 101. Podcast with WFLT.

In this With Friends Like These podcast, host Ana Marie Cox interviews Robin DiAngelo about the concept of white fragility, how it shows up in our everyday lives, and how to work through it all.

What’s behind white fragility? A podcast with CYG.

In this podcast, Rachel Cargle and Robin DiAngelo discuss the impact of and social impetus behind white fragility.

Trapdoors Activity

In an activity offered by Training for Change, participants are guided through an activity that opens up a discussion about institutional barriers and how individual may interact with those barriers. Click here for facilitation notes.