What really is community organizing?
Comments people in the room gave regarding community organizing: Community organizers have to be vulnerable. We can’t overestimate the importance of courage. Face-to-face communication is key. Make truth-telling worthwhile – timing and method matter. Earth Keepers Voices for Native America Presenters: Ben Yahola, Mvskoke Food Sovereignty Initiative Dona Yahola, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Notes: Native Americans have many religions and ceremonies based on corn and other agriculture, including the green corn ceremony and the buffalo dance. History 1879 – Standing Bear v George Crook. Native Americans have rights, are considered people before the law. 1924 – Native Americans granted voting rights. 1934 – Indian Reorganization Act restores assets to Native tribes and provisions intended to give sound economic basis to tribes. 1950’s-60’s – Indian Termination Policy – Attempt to assimilate Native Americans into the mainstream. Public Law 280 – Control of land taken back by the state
