We've wrapped up our Fall 2023/Winter 2024 program, and are in the midst of creating a program report with lessons, reflections, and visions that emerged from this past lab. Beautiful things are brewing
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Nurturing beloved communities for healing and transformation.
When + Where
36 hr program
10 online classes, Tuesdays 7-9pm
4 in-person Saturday classes in Toronto (accessible by TTC)
R+R is Certified by York University's Faculty of Education, Dahdaleh Global Health School alongside our community partners
Starts October 21st, 2023!
Program Dates:
1 - Saturday October 21st (in person, 4hrs)
2 - Tuesday October 24th, 7-9pm
3 - Tuesday November 7th, 7-9pm
4 - Tuesday November 14th, 7-9pm
5 - Tuesday November 21st, 7-9pm
6 - Saturday November 25 (in person, 4hrs)
7 - Tuesday November 28th, 7-9pm
(break over December)
8 - Saturday January 13th (in person, 4hrs)
9 - Tuesday January 16th, 7-9pm
10 - Tuesday January 23rd, 7-9pm
11 - Tuesday January 30th, 7-9pm
12 - Tuesday February 6th, 7-9pm
13 - Saturday February 10th (in person, 4hrs)
Who is this program for?
Youth age 13-30 passionate about creating a better world for people and all living beings.
We encourage everyone to apply. We will do our best to accommodate accessibility concerns and unique needs.
If you have any questions, email us at hello.rootedandrising@gmail.com
How We Learn
(1) Weekly classes: each class focuses on a different topic and features interactive activities, lively discussions, and inspiring guest mentors.
Classes include:
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Exposure to many ways of understanding the climate crisis and potential solutions including 21st-century and Indigenous frameworks
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Space for support emotional and spiritual growth and an expansion of your care toolkit
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Skills-building for collaboration
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Regular invitations into living well and joyfully, and finding peace in the storm
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Honing into a vision of the future that we want, and practicing what it feels like to live in those futures now
(2) Personal reflections: Between classes, you'll have the opportunity to engage in optional reflections & self-guided walks that focus on connecting with nature and your inner self.
(3) Collaborative Projects: halfway through the program, you'll team up with fellow students to embark on a project-learning journey.
These projects can contribute to a climate initiative you're already a part of, focus on learning a specific skill, or become a space to cultivate healthy habits; the possibilities are limitless, and no idea is too small :)
Support for Your Projects: Your projects receive dedicated class time, mentorship from our experienced teaching team, and access to our extensive networks. Additionally, each student team can tap into a $3,600 project fund, generously provided by the Foundation for Environmental Stewardship, to bring your ideas to life.
What does it cost?
Pay what you can!
We're working on making this program free. For now, it's pay what you can, with no one turned away for lack of funds.
(& some TTC reimbursement available).
The full program cost is: $2,300 per student
We are grateful to our funders whose support has reduced the cost to: $800/student.
But it's pay what you can, and we really mean it! Whether it's $5, $1,000, or any amount that feels right for you, pay what you can.
Your contribution goes towards core costs like supplies and food when we gather in-person, and to honour our educators, Elders, and mentors.
We're also open to trades! For example, you can contribute $60 and some time as a videographer or photographer to help us document and archive this year's program. Healthy snacks could contribute to a trade, or you can offer your time by assisting with snack prep for our in-person gatherings. If there is a specific trade you'd like to offer, we welcome it. We're also happy to brainstorm and find a medium that makes sense!