Mukwa
Mukwa envisions a decolonized future where no systems of caste and oppression exist and all beings are thriving for all generations to come.
We have established a multi-state network of Bear Den Organizers across Turtle Island, starting in Minnesota, Michigan, North Carolina, and Illinois. Our commitment lies in tackling the pressing issues that impact our communities as we bring together the 7th Generation in the effort to protect Mother Earth. Our goal is to collaborate with these communities to foster unity, knowledge, and empowerment, providing our neighbors with the necessary tools to collectively implement the changes required in our everyday lives.
Our four programs and their associated projects are designed to foster community and address critical issues.
In the Expect Us Program, we recognize the urgency of our situation and mobilize our resources and community to combat the despair affecting us. This program includes two key projects: Resist! Organize! Assert! Rise! R.O.A.R.! which tackles the pressing environmental, cultural, and community threats posed by oil and fossil fuel pipelines. The second project, Momma Bears (MMIWR+), focuses on the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous women and children, providing essential resources and empowering the community.
The Bear Clan Program emphasizes our role of living in the right relationship with Mother Earth. Through community forums, education, and direct organizing, we strive to inspire our communities to advocate for and protect what we hold sacred. This program encompasses four projects: Guardians of Turtle Island, which advocates for the Rights of Nature; Gichigamiminisinoowag "Lake Superior Warriors," dedicated to resisting extractive projects like mining while sharing Indigenous leadership and cultural knowledge; À:we Advocacy "Clean Water," which fights to protect our sacred waters through rehabilitation and advocacy efforts; and Just Transitioning for the 7th Generation, where Mukwa focuses on fostering Indigenous leadership of land and animals to create a sustainable economy that builds community resilience and wealth.
Through our Roots Mutual Aid program, Mukwa embodies the core principle of mutual aid rooted in Indigenous and Black resistance. By providing food and resources, we address the intersectional traumas that connect our communities to their foundations.
With our Movement Education program, Mukwa seeks to cultivate a collaborative educational community that enables us to offer a wide range of diverse learning materials, which are integrated across all our other programs and initiatives. Mukwa also strives to create a monthly peer-to-peer learning environment where individuals can exchange knowledge and essential skills for community building, organizing, and beyond.
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Part-Time Organizer Positions please email cover letter and resume to mukwa.info@gmail.com
Contact us Organizer Training, Newsletter Part-Time Organizer Positions please email cover letter and resume to mukwa.info@gmail.com
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Mukwa's projects focus on empowering community organizers and promoting Indigenous Resistance, and Mutual Aid for positive change and community unity.
Mukwa depends on grassroots donations and micro-grants to support our organizing efforts. Our primary aim is to empower and motivate our community members to step into leadership roles and excel in them. Your contributions will enable us to create a meaningful change in the lives of those in our community who are eager to make a positive difference.