RACIAL EQUITY WORKSHOPS

-Presented by the Racial Equity Institute

When The Indianapolis Foundation announced its new mission in 2018, it committed to a journey of expanding an understanding of the impact systemic racism has on Marion County communities. As valued partners, fundholders,  and community members, we invite you to join us by signing up for an upcoming racial equity workshop.

Learn more about the Racial Equity Institute and its work before your session or to help inform your decision on your participation.

the Groundwater approach

In this virtual webinar, REI organizers will use stories and data to present a perspective that racism is fundamentally structural in nature. The Groundwater metaphor is designed to help people at all levels internalize the reality that we live in a racially structured society using three key truths:

  • racial inequity looks the same across systems
  • socio-economic difference does not explain the racial inequity
  • inequities are caused by systems, regardless of people’s culture or behavior.

Each virtual session is three hours.

Groundwater Training
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NOTE: When you click Submit below, you will be re-directed to a Zoom registration page. Please re-enter your name and email address on that page, and you will receive a customized Zoom link for the Dec. 5 training.


Phase one

Already been through Groundwater training? Take the next step in your equity journey by signing up for REI’s Phase 1 training. This training is designed to develop the capacity of participants to better understand racism in its institutional and structural forms. Moving away from a focus on personal bigotry and bias, this workshop presents a historical, cultural, and structural analysis of racism. With shared language and a clearer understanding of how institutions and systems are producing unjust and inequitable outcomes, participants should leave the training better equipped to begin to work for change.”

This is a virtual, two-day session.

Phase 1 Training
Have you used another email address when interacting with CICF before (A work email, personal email, alternate email, etc.)? If so, type it in above. We are not storing this email address; we are temporarily referencing this secondary email address to keep our database clean.
Please select which date you would like to attend:
How did you hear about this opportunity?
What is your affiliation with the foundation(s)? Check all that apply.
What type of fund do you hold with us? Check all that apply.
Which foundation do you donate to? Check all that apply.
Have you attended the Groundwater training?

NOTE: When you click Submit below, you will be re-directed to a Zoom registration page. Please re-enter your name and email address on that page, and you will receive a customized Zoom link for the Sept. 14-15th training.


Please email theindianapolisfoundation@cicf.org with any questions regarding these opportunities.