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A Resting Place: Where Grief, Culture, and Community Meet with Derek Dizon
In the heart of Seattle’s Chinatown–International District, A Resting Place offers something rare—a culturally rooted sanctuary for grief. Founded by community organizer and grief worker Derek Dizon, the center serves as a “grief and loss cultural resource center,” a place where people can connect with others, honor their ancestors, and themselves. For Derek, grief is inseparable from identity. “When we experience loss, whether it’s the death of a loved one, the displacement
8 hours ago4 min read
Culturally Responsive Practices for Black Students with Delbert Richardson Part 4
In part 4 of Ilsa Govan's conversation with Delbert Richardson of The Unspoken Truths Traveling Museum, Mr. Richardson talks about the different ways he cultivates belonging when engaging with students. This is the final part of this conversation and parts 1-3 can be found below. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
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Ways to Take Action for Change
Practice Self-Care & Engage in Things that Bring You Joy Whether you do this alone, with friends and family, or community, it's important to take a break to reset and refill your energy reserves. Seek out connection and community. Here are some events to help support your well being during this time: NAMI mental health support group Roots & Resonance Workshop Series Community of Practice Grief Circle Native Art Market at the Duwamish Longhouse Watch to Learn 5 Ways to Fight
3 days ago1 min read
Advanced Microaggressions for Leaders Workshop Rescheduled for April 2026
Advanced Microaggressions for Leaders workshop has been rescheduled from November to April 9-10 next year due to unforeseen family circumstances. The workshop will still meet at 8:30-12:00pm PT / 11:30-3:00pm ET on Zoom. We will advertise this course again in this newsletter when we get closer to the rescheduled date. In the meantime, registration will remain open at Eventbrite . As with all of our workshops, refunds are available for up to 7 days before the event. For questi
4 days ago1 min read
Thanksgiving and National Day of Mourning
Most of us grew up learning about Thanksgiving as the celebration of a 1621 feast shared between English colonists ("pilgrims") and the Wampanoag people. This narrative is typically portrayed as a harmonious relationship and sanitized of its history of violence. Today, we recognize these stories as over-simplified and inaccurately framed from a colonist point of view so for many Native Americans, Thanksgiving is considered the Day of Mourning. Watch the video below to learn a
5 days ago2 min read
Train the Trainer Workshop in January
Train the Trainer: Strategies for Facilitating Courageous Conversations on Race workshop will be held on January 14-16, 2026 at 8:30-12:00pm PT / 11:30-3:00pm ET on Zoom. Through engaging and interactive exercises, participants learn strategies and tips on how to successfully present sensitive information to a wide audience of learners. You will develop skills to take difficult conversations about race, privilege, and power to a deeper level and learn strategies for working w
Nov 181 min read
Newsletter: November 2025 Issue 2
Train the Trainer Workshop in January Train the Trainer: Strategies for Facilitating Courageous Conversations on Race workshop will be held on January 14-16, 2026 at 8:30-12:00pm PT / 11:30-3:00pm ET on Zoom. Through engaging and interactive exercises, participants learn strategies and tips on how to successfully present sensitive information to a wide audience of learners. You will develop skills to take difficult conversations about race, privilege, and power to a deeper le
Nov 144 min read
Ways to Take Action for Change
Participate in Disappeared in America Weekend of Action Disappeared in America is a national effort to protect immigrant rights, due process, and democracy. The Disappeared in America Weekend of Action on November 1-2 is a mobilization effort to protect immigrants, expose corporate complicity, and honor the lives lost in detention. Events include protests at Home Depot, freedom vigils at detention centers, courthouses, and jails, as well as Dia de los Muertos actions to honor
Nov 61 min read
November is Native American & Indigenous Heritage Month
National Native American Heritage Month, which is also referred to as American Indian or Alaska Native Heritage Month, was established in 1990 to recognize the significant contributions of Indigenous people. This originates back to 1915 when Episcopal priest and Native rights activist Rev. Sherman Coolidge , an Arapahoe, called on the country to observe American Indian Day the second Saturday of each May. Thanksgiving, one of the biggest U.S. holidays of the year, also falls
Nov 41 min read
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