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Challenging Dominant Culture Working Group

2015-05-17T21:07:21Z

Dusty: /* Meeting Minutes */

=Mission=
*what are we tasked with? keeping omni true to its values
*what are we empowered to do autonomously? nothing
*what are we not empowered to do? we don't make policy without delegate consensus. we're not judges or arbiters.
*we view the OOC as a body without organs. we want our work to infuse every corner of it.

*[[Bottom-line|Bottom-liners]]: Sarah Prichard, Niki Shelley

=Goals=
* Find ways to share leadership and direction
* Make our public meetings more accessible and welcoming to newcomers
* Reach out to Omni's neighbors for input
* Develop a process of integrating cultures
* Develop a method to assess and integrate language styles and archetypes validity
* Creating [[Safe Space Policy|safe space]] within the Omni and a [[Conflict Resolution Policy]] including alternatives to police intervention
* Making invitations to diverse stakeholders
* Challenging our current representative democracy

=Action Items=
* Translate 1-sheet into plain, accessible language – building on from communications group
* Draft conflict resolution policy
* Reach out to the surrounding neighborhood to elicit feedback on what they'd like the space to become
* Create ongoing ToDos list to better distribute tasks/responsibilities

=Meeting Minutes=
*[[Event:2015/05/05_Challenging_Dominant_Cultures]]
*[[Event:2014/04/28_Inclusion_Task_Force_Meeting]]
*[[Event:2014/05/12_Challenging_Dominant_Culture_Meeting]]
*[[Event:2014/05/15_Challenging_Dominant_Culture_Meeting]]
*[[Event:2014/05/19_Challenging_Dominant_Culture_Meeting]]
*[[Event:2014/05/26_Challenging_Dominant_Culture_Meeting]]
*[[Event:2014/06/09_Challenging_Dominant_Cultures_Working_Group_Meeting]]
*[[Event:2014/06/25_Challenging_Dominant_Culture_Meeting]]
*[[Event:2014/07/08_Challenging_Dominant_Cultures]]
*[[Event:2014/07/19_Challenging_Dominant_Culture_Mtg]]
*[[Event:2014/08/02_Challenging_Dominant_Culture]]
*[[Event:2014/08/09_Challenging_Dominant_Cultures]]
*[[Event:2014/08/16_Challenging_Dominant_Cultures]]
*[[Event:2014/08/30_Challenging_Dominant_Cultures]]
*[[Event:2014/09/06_Challenging_Dominant_Cultures]]
*[[Event:2014/09/13_Challenging_Dominant_Cultures]]
*[[Event:2014/09/20_Challenging_Dominant_Cultures]]
*[[Event:2014/09/27_Challenging_Dominant_Cultures]]
*[[Event:2014/10/04_Challenging_Dominant_Cultures]]
*[[Event:2014/10/25_CDC_Meeting]]
*[[Event:2014/11/01_CDC_Meeting]]
*[[Event:2014/11/22_Challenging_Dominant_Cultures]]
*[[Event:2014/12/06_Challenging_Dominant_Culture]]
*[[Event:2014/12/13_Challenging_Dominant_Culture]]

=Related Pages=
* [[Safe Space Policy]]
* [[Conflict Resolution Policy]]

=Resources=

==On Racism and Anti-Racism==
* When all Lives Matter: https://medium.com/@aconcisehistory/when-all-lives-matter-c45291d849cc
* A Beginner’s Guide to Anti-racism for White People, By a Fellow White Person: http://irenesdaughters.wordpress.com/2009/09/20/a-beginner%E2%80%99s-guide-to-anti-racism-for-white-people-by-a-fellow-white-person/
* How To Be An Anti-Racist Ally: http://loveisntenough.com/2009/12/30/how-to-be-an-anti-racist-ally/
* 8 Ways Not To Be An “Ally”: A Non-Comprehensive List: http://blackgirldangerous.org/new-blog/2013/6/17/8-ways-not-to-be-an-ally
* The Do’s and Don’ts of Being a Good Ally: http://theangryblackwoman.com/2009/10/01/the-dos-and-donts-of-being-a-good-ally/
* Allies Are Still Privileged; Don’t Forget It: http://www.gradientlair.com/post/53215248836/allies-are-still-privileged-dont-forget-it
* stuff white people do: wonder where to start when they join the fight against racism: http://stuffwhitepeopledo.blogspot.com/2009/08/wonder-where-to-start-when-they-join.html
* You Have an Opinion Relating to a Discussion about Race [Flow Chart and Guide]: http://zuky.tumblr.com/post/9044839922
* Racism 101: A Comprehensive Guide: http://www.peopleofcolororganize.com/analysis/opinion/racism-101-comprehensive-guide-2012/
* Hampshire Disorientation Packet [PDF]: https://hampedia.org/w/images/0/06/Disorientation_Package_%2711.pdf
* White Privilege & Anti-Racism in the Funnies: http://www.biculturalmom.com/2012/02/10/white-privilege-anti-racism-in-the-funnies/
* Everyone’s a little bit racist. But some are more so than others.: http://www.amptoons.com/blog/2009/04/21/everyone%E2%80%99s-a-little-bit-racist-but-some-are-more-so-than-others/
* On the Fixed State Ally Model vs. Process Model Ally Work: http://www.shakesville.com/2013/04/on-fixed-state-ally-model-vs-process.html
* Code of Ethics for Antiracist White Allies: http://jlovecalderon.com/code-of-ethics-for-antiracist-white-allies/
* Enough With This “We Are All So-And-So” Nonsense, White Folks: http://www.xojane.com/issues/enough-with-this-we-are-all-so-and-so-nonsense-white-folks
* On Whiteness & Tumblr Activism: http://bossyboy.tumblr.com/post/49140477613/on-whiteness-tumblr-activism
* Racism 104: Ally, Step-by-Step: http://racismschool.tumblr.com/Racism%20104:%20Ally,%20Step-by-Step
* The New Jim Crow: http://www.kropfpolisci.com/racial.justice.alexander.pdf
* Revolutionary Solidarity: A Critical Reader for Accomplices https://pdf.yt/d/xV6RlDu8DHYULMpe
* White Fragility: http://libjournal.uncg.edu/index.php/ijcp/article/view/249/116

==On Community Accountability==
* Deep Democracy (Process Work): http://www.iapop.com/deep-democracy/
* 5 Ways to Deal with Misguided (But Well-Intentioned) Allies (Everyday Feminism): http://everydayfeminism.com/2015/02/how-to-deal-with-allies/

Challenging Dominant Culture Working Group

2015-05-17T21:06:40Z

Dusty: /* Meeting Minutes */

=Mission=
*what are we tasked with? keeping omni true to its values
*what are we empowered to do autonomously? nothing
*what are we not empowered to do? we don't make policy without delegate consensus. we're not judges or arbiters.
*we view the OOC as a body without organs. we want our work to infuse every corner of it.

*[[Bottom-line|Bottom-liners]]: Sarah Prichard, Niki Shelley

=Goals=
* Find ways to share leadership and direction
* Make our public meetings more accessible and welcoming to newcomers
* Reach out to Omni's neighbors for input
* Develop a process of integrating cultures
* Develop a method to assess and integrate language styles and archetypes validity
* Creating [[Safe Space Policy|safe space]] within the Omni and a [[Conflict Resolution Policy]] including alternatives to police intervention
* Making invitations to diverse stakeholders
* Challenging our current representative democracy

=Action Items=
* Translate 1-sheet into plain, accessible language – building on from communications group
* Draft conflict resolution policy
* Reach out to the surrounding neighborhood to elicit feedback on what they'd like the space to become
* Create ongoing ToDos list to better distribute tasks/responsibilities

=Meeting Minutes=
*[[Event:2015/05/05_Challenging_Dominant_Cultures_Meeting]]
*[[Event:2014/04/28_Inclusion_Task_Force_Meeting]]
*[[Event:2014/05/12_Challenging_Dominant_Culture_Meeting]]
*[[Event:2014/05/15_Challenging_Dominant_Culture_Meeting]]
*[[Event:2014/05/19_Challenging_Dominant_Culture_Meeting]]
*[[Event:2014/05/26_Challenging_Dominant_Culture_Meeting]]
*[[Event:2014/06/09_Challenging_Dominant_Cultures_Working_Group_Meeting]]
*[[Event:2014/06/25_Challenging_Dominant_Culture_Meeting]]
*[[Event:2014/07/08_Challenging_Dominant_Cultures]]
*[[Event:2014/07/19_Challenging_Dominant_Culture_Mtg]]
*[[Event:2014/08/02_Challenging_Dominant_Culture]]
*[[Event:2014/08/09_Challenging_Dominant_Cultures]]
*[[Event:2014/08/16_Challenging_Dominant_Cultures]]
*[[Event:2014/08/30_Challenging_Dominant_Cultures]]
*[[Event:2014/09/06_Challenging_Dominant_Cultures]]
*[[Event:2014/09/13_Challenging_Dominant_Cultures]]
*[[Event:2014/09/20_Challenging_Dominant_Cultures]]
*[[Event:2014/09/27_Challenging_Dominant_Cultures]]
*[[Event:2014/10/04_Challenging_Dominant_Cultures]]
*[[Event:2014/10/25_CDC_Meeting]]
*[[Event:2014/11/01_CDC_Meeting]]
*[[Event:2014/11/22_Challenging_Dominant_Cultures]]
*[[Event:2014/12/06_Challenging_Dominant_Culture]]
*[[Event:2014/12/13_Challenging_Dominant_Culture]]

=Related Pages=
* [[Safe Space Policy]]
* [[Conflict Resolution Policy]]

=Resources=

==On Racism and Anti-Racism==
* When all Lives Matter: https://medium.com/@aconcisehistory/when-all-lives-matter-c45291d849cc
* A Beginner’s Guide to Anti-racism for White People, By a Fellow White Person: http://irenesdaughters.wordpress.com/2009/09/20/a-beginner%E2%80%99s-guide-to-anti-racism-for-white-people-by-a-fellow-white-person/
* How To Be An Anti-Racist Ally: http://loveisntenough.com/2009/12/30/how-to-be-an-anti-racist-ally/
* 8 Ways Not To Be An “Ally”: A Non-Comprehensive List: http://blackgirldangerous.org/new-blog/2013/6/17/8-ways-not-to-be-an-ally
* The Do’s and Don’ts of Being a Good Ally: http://theangryblackwoman.com/2009/10/01/the-dos-and-donts-of-being-a-good-ally/
* Allies Are Still Privileged; Don’t Forget It: http://www.gradientlair.com/post/53215248836/allies-are-still-privileged-dont-forget-it
* stuff white people do: wonder where to start when they join the fight against racism: http://stuffwhitepeopledo.blogspot.com/2009/08/wonder-where-to-start-when-they-join.html
* You Have an Opinion Relating to a Discussion about Race [Flow Chart and Guide]: http://zuky.tumblr.com/post/9044839922
* Racism 101: A Comprehensive Guide: http://www.peopleofcolororganize.com/analysis/opinion/racism-101-comprehensive-guide-2012/
* Hampshire Disorientation Packet [PDF]: https://hampedia.org/w/images/0/06/Disorientation_Package_%2711.pdf
* White Privilege & Anti-Racism in the Funnies: http://www.biculturalmom.com/2012/02/10/white-privilege-anti-racism-in-the-funnies/
* Everyone’s a little bit racist. But some are more so than others.: http://www.amptoons.com/blog/2009/04/21/everyone%E2%80%99s-a-little-bit-racist-but-some-are-more-so-than-others/
* On the Fixed State Ally Model vs. Process Model Ally Work: http://www.shakesville.com/2013/04/on-fixed-state-ally-model-vs-process.html
* Code of Ethics for Antiracist White Allies: http://jlovecalderon.com/code-of-ethics-for-antiracist-white-allies/
* Enough With This “We Are All So-And-So” Nonsense, White Folks: http://www.xojane.com/issues/enough-with-this-we-are-all-so-and-so-nonsense-white-folks
* On Whiteness & Tumblr Activism: http://bossyboy.tumblr.com/post/49140477613/on-whiteness-tumblr-activism
* Racism 104: Ally, Step-by-Step: http://racismschool.tumblr.com/Racism%20104:%20Ally,%20Step-by-Step
* The New Jim Crow: http://www.kropfpolisci.com/racial.justice.alexander.pdf
* Revolutionary Solidarity: A Critical Reader for Accomplices https://pdf.yt/d/xV6RlDu8DHYULMpe
* White Fragility: http://libjournal.uncg.edu/index.php/ijcp/article/view/249/116

==On Community Accountability==
* Deep Democracy (Process Work): http://www.iapop.com/deep-democracy/
* 5 Ways to Deal with Misguided (But Well-Intentioned) Allies (Everyday Feminism): http://everydayfeminism.com/2015/02/how-to-deal-with-allies/

Challenging Dominant Culture Working Group

2015-05-17T21:06:14Z

Dusty: /* Meeting Minutes */

=Mission=
*what are we tasked with? keeping omni true to its values
*what are we empowered to do autonomously? nothing
*what are we not empowered to do? we don't make policy without delegate consensus. we're not judges or arbiters.
*we view the OOC as a body without organs. we want our work to infuse every corner of it.

*[[Bottom-line|Bottom-liners]]: Sarah Prichard, Niki Shelley

=Goals=
* Find ways to share leadership and direction
* Make our public meetings more accessible and welcoming to newcomers
* Reach out to Omni's neighbors for input
* Develop a process of integrating cultures
* Develop a method to assess and integrate language styles and archetypes validity
* Creating [[Safe Space Policy|safe space]] within the Omni and a [[Conflict Resolution Policy]] including alternatives to police intervention
* Making invitations to diverse stakeholders
* Challenging our current representative democracy

=Action Items=
* Translate 1-sheet into plain, accessible language – building on from communications group
* Draft conflict resolution policy
* Reach out to the surrounding neighborhood to elicit feedback on what they'd like the space to become
* Create ongoing ToDos list to better distribute tasks/responsibilities

=Meeting Minutes=
*[[Event:2015/05/05_Challenging_Dominant_Culture_Meeting]]
*[[Event:2014/04/28_Inclusion_Task_Force_Meeting]]
*[[Event:2014/05/12_Challenging_Dominant_Culture_Meeting]]
*[[Event:2014/05/15_Challenging_Dominant_Culture_Meeting]]
*[[Event:2014/05/19_Challenging_Dominant_Culture_Meeting]]
*[[Event:2014/05/26_Challenging_Dominant_Culture_Meeting]]
*[[Event:2014/06/09_Challenging_Dominant_Cultures_Working_Group_Meeting]]
*[[Event:2014/06/25_Challenging_Dominant_Culture_Meeting]]
*[[Event:2014/07/08_Challenging_Dominant_Cultures]]
*[[Event:2014/07/19_Challenging_Dominant_Culture_Mtg]]
*[[Event:2014/08/02_Challenging_Dominant_Culture]]
*[[Event:2014/08/09_Challenging_Dominant_Cultures]]
*[[Event:2014/08/16_Challenging_Dominant_Cultures]]
*[[Event:2014/08/30_Challenging_Dominant_Cultures]]
*[[Event:2014/09/06_Challenging_Dominant_Cultures]]
*[[Event:2014/09/13_Challenging_Dominant_Cultures]]
*[[Event:2014/09/20_Challenging_Dominant_Cultures]]
*[[Event:2014/09/27_Challenging_Dominant_Cultures]]
*[[Event:2014/10/04_Challenging_Dominant_Cultures]]
*[[Event:2014/10/25_CDC_Meeting]]
*[[Event:2014/11/01_CDC_Meeting]]
*[[Event:2014/11/22_Challenging_Dominant_Cultures]]
*[[Event:2014/12/06_Challenging_Dominant_Culture]]
*[[Event:2014/12/13_Challenging_Dominant_Culture]]

=Related Pages=
* [[Safe Space Policy]]
* [[Conflict Resolution Policy]]

=Resources=

==On Racism and Anti-Racism==
* When all Lives Matter: https://medium.com/@aconcisehistory/when-all-lives-matter-c45291d849cc
* A Beginner’s Guide to Anti-racism for White People, By a Fellow White Person: http://irenesdaughters.wordpress.com/2009/09/20/a-beginner%E2%80%99s-guide-to-anti-racism-for-white-people-by-a-fellow-white-person/
* How To Be An Anti-Racist Ally: http://loveisntenough.com/2009/12/30/how-to-be-an-anti-racist-ally/
* 8 Ways Not To Be An “Ally”: A Non-Comprehensive List: http://blackgirldangerous.org/new-blog/2013/6/17/8-ways-not-to-be-an-ally
* The Do’s and Don’ts of Being a Good Ally: http://theangryblackwoman.com/2009/10/01/the-dos-and-donts-of-being-a-good-ally/
* Allies Are Still Privileged; Don’t Forget It: http://www.gradientlair.com/post/53215248836/allies-are-still-privileged-dont-forget-it
* stuff white people do: wonder where to start when they join the fight against racism: http://stuffwhitepeopledo.blogspot.com/2009/08/wonder-where-to-start-when-they-join.html
* You Have an Opinion Relating to a Discussion about Race [Flow Chart and Guide]: http://zuky.tumblr.com/post/9044839922
* Racism 101: A Comprehensive Guide: http://www.peopleofcolororganize.com/analysis/opinion/racism-101-comprehensive-guide-2012/
* Hampshire Disorientation Packet [PDF]: https://hampedia.org/w/images/0/06/Disorientation_Package_%2711.pdf
* White Privilege & Anti-Racism in the Funnies: http://www.biculturalmom.com/2012/02/10/white-privilege-anti-racism-in-the-funnies/
* Everyone’s a little bit racist. But some are more so than others.: http://www.amptoons.com/blog/2009/04/21/everyone%E2%80%99s-a-little-bit-racist-but-some-are-more-so-than-others/
* On the Fixed State Ally Model vs. Process Model Ally Work: http://www.shakesville.com/2013/04/on-fixed-state-ally-model-vs-process.html
* Code of Ethics for Antiracist White Allies: http://jlovecalderon.com/code-of-ethics-for-antiracist-white-allies/
* Enough With This “We Are All So-And-So” Nonsense, White Folks: http://www.xojane.com/issues/enough-with-this-we-are-all-so-and-so-nonsense-white-folks
* On Whiteness & Tumblr Activism: http://bossyboy.tumblr.com/post/49140477613/on-whiteness-tumblr-activism
* Racism 104: Ally, Step-by-Step: http://racismschool.tumblr.com/Racism%20104:%20Ally,%20Step-by-Step
* The New Jim Crow: http://www.kropfpolisci.com/racial.justice.alexander.pdf
* Revolutionary Solidarity: A Critical Reader for Accomplices https://pdf.yt/d/xV6RlDu8DHYULMpe
* White Fragility: http://libjournal.uncg.edu/index.php/ijcp/article/view/249/116

==On Community Accountability==
* Deep Democracy (Process Work): http://www.iapop.com/deep-democracy/
* 5 Ways to Deal with Misguided (But Well-Intentioned) Allies (Everyday Feminism): http://everydayfeminism.com/2015/02/how-to-deal-with-allies/

Event:2015/05/03 Challenging Dominant Cultures

2015-05-17T21:05:10Z

Dusty: Copied from pad on 5/17/2015

Planning for Fun Fun Fun Omni (Fun!)= Sunday, May 3, 3 - 5 pm
==Attendees==
* Sarah
* Niki
* Julio
* Dusty
* Amgo
* Carol

==Agenda==
* CDC meeting times
* Party planning
* Restorative justice trainings
* Lynice Pinkard workshop

==CDC Meeting Times==
* Changing our meetings to every Sunday at 3 pm starting on Sunday, May 17.
* Rotating "bottom-liners" for every week. Bottom-liners would check in with CDC list on Fridays to see if people are planning to come to the meeting. Julio will bottom-line May 17 meeting.

==Party planning==
* There may be a conflict in the ballroom on the 24th. If the capoeira group has been confirmed, maybe we could move the date of our party to June 14 to coincide with the restorative justice training? That won't work because the restorative justice training will be a day-long event.
* Reschedule for Sunday, May 31 from 3 - 7 pm in La Commune
** Check in with point person of Afghan Bay Area Spokescouncil
* SP to send an email to the commons/booking working groups so everyone knows about the party.
* Have people self-identify what kinds of topics they want to discuss.
* Activity that Jenny & Noemie led with people sharing what they've been struggling with.
** Maybe begin activity in pairs?

==CDC visitor==
* Carol, who works with a 12-step program to combat the effects of dominant culture in Berkeley, stopped by to find out more about the Omni and the CDC.

==Restorative Justice trainings==
* North Oakland Restorative Justice Council is hosting a training for the community on May 30.
* Restorative justice training from Julie will happen on June 14, 10 am - 5 pm.