Dismantling Racism is an excellent organization committed to anti-racist and anti-oppressive training. I greatly enjoy the honesty and practicality of their resources. Check out Tema Okun's handout on "White Supremacy Culture". Until reading that article I had no idea that workplace practices, like perfectionism, a sense of urgency, an avoidance of conflict, were associated with maintaining white dominance in organizations. I've also heard Tema Okun's book, "The Emperor Has No … [Read more...]
GreenCorps Field School in Environmental Organizing
Greencorps Pre-eminent year-long training and internship organizing field school and placement program for young graduates who seek careers in the environmental movement. Very U.S. centric, however, nothing's stopping you from taking those skills and heading north. Many leaders of U.S. environmental NGOs came out of this program, including the head of Greenpeace USA, the Sierra Club, and 1Sky. We need a similar program in Canada. … [Read more...]
The SPIN Project
Through their leadership academy, SPIN provides training in strategic communications for activists and non-profits at very reasonable prices. Based in California, but their resources and advice are relevant for people across North America. SPIN's guide books are useful and practical. Check out this guide geared to helping groups align community organization and strategic communication goals. … [Read more...]
Smart Meme
Smart Meme Based in SF and Boston, but operating nationally, Smart Meme specializes in teaching activists how to harness the power of the media and story-telling. They also teach campaign strategy. Smart Meme has wicked smart and dedicated trainers. … [Read more...]
Centre for Third World Organizing
The Center for Third World Organizing (CTWO, pronounced "C-2") is a racial-justice organization dedicated to building a social-justice movement led by people of color. The organization was established in 1980 as a training and resource center that promotes and sustains direct-action organizing in communities of color in the United States. CTWO provides organizer training programs, including the model Movement Activist Apprenticeship Program (MAAP) and builds an active network of organizations … [Read more...]