Part of what I've been led to do is to spread the word about this Indigenous-led opportunity which allies can support. It is absolutely essential that decolonial efforts be Indigenous-led for several, interwoven reasons, primarily because these efforts are fundamentally about reclaiming sovereignty, restoring traditional knowledge, countering historical oppression, and building future systems that oppose colonial-capitalist structures, such as the Hub.
Category: Decolonial
Mind on Fire
This action aligns with the New Conscientious Objector (NewCO) call for material repair, specifically addressing the legacy of the Indian Boarding School system, which represented a "catastrophic moral failure" for Quakers. By supporting work related to the trauma inflicted by assimilation policies, the IYM(C) advances the Abolition pillar of the NewCO, which requires Investment in alternatives and healing to dismantle the structural violence of the colonial state.
A Time of Reflection
I'm a little overwhelmed by the spiritual experiences I've had recently. I felt the presence of the Spirit intensely as I prepared to join the work to rebuild the Healing Justice House, to help with the deconstruction of the Healing Justice House, part of the Great Plains Action Society's new Indigenous-led Urban Resilience and Innovation Hub. The intensity has not diminished. I am led to remain in this Spiritual space as I seek answers to what happened and what I am led to do next. I won't be engaging with email and electronic media much
Quaker support during the First Nation-Farmer Climate Unity March 2018
As I prepare to go to Iowa City to help build the Healing Justice House of the Great Plains Action Society, I'm reminded of the other time Iowa Quakers supported Indigenous led acts.
Truthsgiving
It is ironic that the Great Plains Action Society's invitation to us to help renovate a house for their Healing Justice Center in Iowa City is occurring just after the Thanksgiving holiday.
Interdependence of Our Liberation
One thing that wasn't made clear enough was the interdependence of the three parts the circle: Bear Creek Quaker meeting, the Great Plains Action Society (GPAS) and the Decolonial Repair Network (DRN).
You would, wouldn’t you?
The way to be a NewCO is to join with others to replace the current systems of injustice. The NewCO is about building beautiful communities of Mutual Aid, where wellness and safety are practiced. Indigenous leadership from the beginning is essential.
Convergence on Healing Justice House
This invitation is an opportunity to take part in meaningful and practical work toward decolonial repair. Right now in Iowa City, the Great Plains Action Society (GPAS) is beginning a project that’s more than just a vision—it’s a real, on-the-ground effort to shape what a more just future looks like for Indigenous communities. GPAS is building the actual infrastructure to make it happen and inviting partners to join in.
Handbook for the NewCO
ealizing I'm posting a lot of material about the NewCO concept, I am working on an integrated book to collate all of this information.
NewCO Next Steps
I hope you will decide to conscientiously object to our current systems of injustice and decide to become a New Conscientious Objector (NewCO).