Fanm Saj
What language is Fanm Saj written in?
Haitian Kreyol
What is the opening? Give an example
marks the beginning of a circle process. It Can be a meditation, Bell/soundbowl quote or reading.
Where is Fanm Saj Headquarters located in?
Miami, Fl
What is the name of the movement practice that Kat held at our Retreat?
Yoga
American Baptist minister and activist. One of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement until assassinated in 1968.
Martin Luther King Jr
How old is Fanm Saj Turning this year?
5 Years Old
What part of the circle are we building consensus on?
Values
What Is the name of the organization that organizes Black and Brown Youth here in Miami?
PowerU
What is the name of the Japanese healing practice that is offered here at Fanm Saj?
Reiki
American activist in the civi rights movement best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott for refusing to give up her seat.
Rosa Parks
Name 3 of Fanm Saj‘s Values
Curiosity, Vulnerability, Creativity, Courage, Unity, Diversity of Journey and Transformation.
What does it mean to build consensus?
Coming to an agreement by all.
What is the name of the program that happen on mondays with Collective Sistahood?
Mental Health Mondays
What are the systems of trauma we mentioned in Orientation that we are healing from?
Capitalism, Patriarchy, White Supremacy, Classism
What is the name of the first FREE black republic in the World
Haiti
Who is the Founder of Fanm Saj?
Ruth Jeannoel
What are four elements of nature we use on our center piece and give examples of objects you can use in your circle.
Earth, Water, Air, Fire
Plants, Cup of wafter, Incense, Candle, Feather, etc.
Name 3 Youth Who have been a part of this program more than once
Lulu, Saniah, Markaya,Dante
What is state violence?
Policies and practices of repression and control used against us by government or legal institutions
What year did the first slave ship arrive to the United States?
1619
What is Fanm Saj’s slogan. It has the word ”Catch” in it.
Midwives catch babies, Fanm Saj Catches communities.
What are the 7 guidelines to a circle?
Listen from the Heart, Speak From the Heart, Listen with Respect, Speak with Respect, Confidentiality, Respect the talking piece, Remain in the Circle.
Name 3 organizations that the Youth here are a part of?
Handy, PowerU, Collective Sistahood,
What is Healing Justice?
A framework that seeks to lift up resiliency and wellness practices as a transformative response to generational violence and trauma in our communities
American activist, grassroots organizer, and educator who advocates for abolition of the prison industrial com plex, including all police. She authored the book: “We do this till we free us”
Mariame Kaba