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Facilitators: Marissa Metelica, LJ Boswell

Topic: On the Path to Decentering Whiteness: Exploring Suppression, Release, & Transformation

On the road to decentering whiteness, it is important for us to recognize and attend to the patterns of white supremacy ideology that arise within us. This is an opportunity to explore our own internalized patterns that impede invitations to liberation. In this 90-minute session, through writing and movement, we will explore the experiences of suppression, release, and transformation as they relate to our work of decentering whiteness at retreat centers.

This community call is open to people of all racial identities, facilitated by two white bodied people. During breakout groups, BIPoC folks will have a private and protected space for their work with the themes. BIPoC folks may also choose to participate in the RCC's upcoming "BIPoC People in Retreat Spaces” affinity group, which will address the same themes of decentering whiteness.