LAND
Communal Land Ownership (Lecture Definition)
Land that is seen as a collective resource rather than private property. Land within Indigenous communities are often allocated based on community needs and families' requirements.
Communal Labor (Lecture Definition)
Labor that is communal, shared, collaborative and beneficial to all within a community/society.
Indigenous v. Western Social Structures
Indigenous - matriarchal societies
Western - patriarchal societies
Racial Formation Theory (Lecture)
Explains how race & racial categories are socially constructed and how they evolve over time through socio-political processes.
Action 1
Communal Land Ownership (Present)
Community gardens
Specialized Division of Labor (Present)
Skilled/technical jobs that promote the overall well-being of the community (barber, healer, teacher, etc.)
Gender Roles (Lecture Definition)
Indigenous societies often had distinct gender roles that were complimentary and valued equally.
Stereotyping & Generalization (Present)
Perception and bias perpetuate oppressive power structures. Positive stereotypes still have negative consequences.
Action 2
Our school is located on the traditional lands of the Ramaytush Ohlone People and we honor the Traditional Custodians of this unceded land.
Communal Land Ownership (Future)
Sustainable communities
Specialized Division of Labor (Future)
Skilled/technical jobs that accessible to and created with community at the forefront.
Leadership & Council Participation (Lecture)
Women often held leadership positions as their insights were valued and considered vital for the community's well-being.
Ethnic Stratification (Lecture Definition)
The unequal distribution of resources, opportunities and privileges in a society based on ethnicity/race.
Action 3
Spend time in nature.
Land Management & Sustainability (Present)
Robust recycling programs and sustainability initiatives.
Communal Labor (Present)
The framework of Habitat for Humanity (non-profit that utilizes community labor and resources to build homes for those in the community)
Some Indigenous cultures recognized & respected spectrum of gender identities beyond the binary - allowing a more fluid understanding of gender.
Racial Formation (Purpose)
To distribute power and privilege among the dominant group in society.
Action 4
Ask family members to share their stories.
Land Management & Sustainability (Future)
Dismantling Capitalism.
Forced Labor & Religious Conversion
DAILY DOUBLE
Free space, have a break :)
Gender (Present & Future)
Breaking the binary system of thinking & believing.
Race and Racial Hierarchies
ARE MADE UP!
(Socially Constructed)
Action 5
Vote on Tuesday, November 5