How to be a Good Human - a radical skill-share series
I do a lot of listening and then try to create ways to support my people. I’ve been hearing folks express a desire to want to do more in service to a just world, but feel unsure where to start. To that end, I am partnering with amazing organizations and experts to offer a radical skill-share series for everyone who wants to develop hard skill sets to support them in taking action as a valuable community member.
I’m adding to the lineup regularly so stay tuned (or better yet, sign up for my newsletter so you know when new trainings are opening). And yes, there are badges!
These trainings are free or pay what you can, HOWEVER, I remind you to not allow the capitalist mindset kick-in. These are VALUABLE and IMPORTANT. Many people are putting a lot of time into offering these for you. In fact, they are SO valuable and important, we won’t allow money to get in the way of access. Therefore, if you reserve a spot, I expect you to show up. If you can’t make it for some reason after you register, I expect you to release your spot so someone else can attend. Cool? Cool.
Have ideas for trainings? Want to talk about collaborating? Hit me up: BadassCrossStitch@gmail.com
Skill Set 1 - How To Be An Active Bystander
The rise in Anti-Asian hate and violence over the past year has grown exponentially and these trainings, brought to us by Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Chicago, will focus on supporting you in being able to identify hate-incidents as they are happening and take action on them safely and effectively.
Two of the trainings will be smaller in size and I would suggest folks who are newer in their exploration of race and justice might benefit greatly from the more intimate setting.
For folks who are deep in the work of racial equity but are looking for these hard skill sets, I suggest the larger group settings.
Skill Set 2- How To Be An Activist
One of the challenges of doing activism, if you identify as an introvert or Highly Sensitive Person is just answering the question, "How can I do impactful activism without burning myself out?"
This workshop will give you a structure that you can use to build your personalized plan for consistent, meaningful activism. You'll discover your activist archetype, connect to your origin story (what propelled you to want to make change,) and figure out where you fit on the spectrum of activism.
From there, doing activism your way becomes so much simpler. You aren't trying to do a one size fits all, you'll have a plan that uses your strengths and your talents to help move the world toward justice.
2.5 hours via Zoom
REGISTER HERE
This is a pay-what-you-can event.
100% of the donations go to our expert facilitator, Omkari Williams.
About Omkari Williams
Omkari Williams is a speaker, coach for activists both experienced and new, a writer, and host of the podcast Stepping Into Truth: Conversations on Race, Gender, and Social Justice. She says, “Our stories are bridges and foundational in creating societal change. Leveraging the power of our collective stories creates meaningful change and helps bring justice to the world.”
Skill Set 3- Preventing a drug overdose
You can reverse an overdose if you know what to do and you act in time. Whether you use drugs, love someone who does, or just care about the people in your community, it’s important to be prepared if you encounter someone who is overdosing.
Fatal overdose is one of the leading causes of death for people in the U.S. today and we’re facing a unique and unprecedented overdose crisis. The U.S. is also the epicenter of the global drug war, which contributes to fatal overdose as individuals are more likely to use alone, to not call 911, or to not have naloxone on hand.
20% - 40% fewer fatal overdoses from opioids occur where community-based naloxone programs operate.
National Harm Reduction Coalition facilitates trainings around the country.
Join NHRC for an interactive online training where you will learn how to prevent an overdose.
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his is a pay-what-you-can event.
100% of the donations go to the National Harm Reduction Coalition.
The National Harm Reduction Coalition is a national advocacy and capacity-building organization that promotes health and justice for people and communities affected by drug use. Learn more at http://harmreduction.org
Skill Set 4 - Talking to Children About Drugs
Join the National Harm Reduction Coalition and a panel of parents as we discuss how to talk to your children about drugs using harm reduction principles.
National Harm Reduction Coalition facilitates trainings around the country.
This is a pay-what-you-can event.
100% of the donations go to the National Harm Reduction Coalition.
The National Harm Reduction Coalition is a national advocacy and capacity-building organization that promotes health and justice for people and communities affected by drug use. Learn more at http://harmreduction.org
Skill Set 5 - Harm Reduction on Campus
Join National Harm Reduction Coalition for a panel discussion on drug use on college campuses and how you can use harm reduction to stay safe while on campus.
National Harm Reduction Coalition facilitates trainings around the country.
This is a pay-what-you-can event.
100% of the donations go to the National Harm Reduction Coalition.
The National Harm Reduction Coalition is a national advocacy and capacity-building organization that promotes health and justice for people and communities affected by drug use. Learn more at http://harmreduction.org
COMPLETION BADGES
I promised there would be badges didn’t I?! I have a fantasy of you all making your own fabulous sashes or flags and stitching a patch for each training you complete. Don’t know how to stitch? Come to one of my workshops and you will be stitching in an hour. Make me even more proud of you than I already am.
Badge #1 - Demonstrates a commitment to participating
Bystander Intervention Training Complete
Activism 101 Workshop Completed