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A GATHERING of COMMUNITIES
Let's continue building and strengthening our communities together!
A Gathering of Communities:
The Power of Our Stories for Collective Healing
Thank you for joining us on Saturday, November 9, 2024 for our annual conference, A Gathering of Communities: The Power of Our Stories for Collective Healing. At this event, we brought people together to build a movement for a healing-centered Chicago. We had a fun, interactive, and inspiring conference that blended conversations, workshops, art, and food amongst youth, families, and community members from throughout the city.
Join us!
As we build community, strategize, and collectively share healing practices with the goal of envisioning the future of Chicago through the lens of equity and wellness. Here's what to expect day of:
Cultural Performances
Community Dialogue
Healing-Centered Workshops
Wheelchair Accessible
Childcare
Light Breakfast
& Lunch
Spanish
Interpretation
American
Sign Language
Workshops
Beyond the Badges: Reimagine safety in our communities
In this workshop, participants will reflect on the history of policing, explore what real safety looks like, and decide for themselves who should respond to crises and community needs.
Led by: Social Movement Support Lab
Translation into Spanish will be provided
Event Photos
Recap of A Gathering of Communities 2023
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