In partnership with local institutions and organizations, we organize events, projects, and programs that emphasize the value in exploring our many cultures, religions, and ways of life.
World of Wellesley, together with community members, put forth Citizen’s Petition 42 to Support the Establishment of Indigenous Peoples Day in Wellesley.
Wellesley’s Advisory Committee voted 8-2 in favor of this petition and Town Meeting voted 63% in favor but first added an amendment requiring a town-wide vote.
Indigenous Peoples Day will be on the ballot in March 2021. Stay tuned for information about how you can help with this town-wide campaign!
We as people who reside, work, and engage in Wellesley acknowledge this town is located on the traditional territory of the Massachusett Tribe. Learn more about Native Land.
World of Wellesley is proud to launch the 30 Day+ Racial Equity Indigenous Peoples Challenge aimed at breaking down barriers and biases by collectively and individually:
How it works:
White People Challenging Racism: Moving From Talk to Action is a five-part workshop that guides participants through the inner work and self-reflection necessary to embark on the lifelong journey toward being antiracist. In five weekly two-hour online Zoom meetings led by a pair of facilitators, a small group begins to build skills and confidence in confronting racism in each person’s sphere of influence. Timely readings, challenging discussions, exercises, role plays, and real-world assignments culminate in the presentation of individual action plans with real impact and accountability. Prepare for an intensive commitment for the five weeks, and for the rest of your life. Everyone is invited to participate. The cost of this course is $150. This session runs Wednesdays, October 14, 21, & 28 and November 4 & 11 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm. To register contact Michelle Chalmers at moh23321@gmail.com.
Facilitators:
Steve Pereira, Member of METCO, Inc. Board of Directors
Michelle Chalmers, MSW
The members and friends of UU Wellesley Hills invite you to stand with us this fall to honor Black lives harmed and lost, those victims of racial violence and injustice, known and unknown. Please join us for our monthly, 15-minute silent vigil on the sidewalk in front of 309 Washington Street. All are welcome to join us!
Questions? Contact us at info@uuwellesley.org. Learn more about us at www.uuwellesleyhills.org.
30+ Day Racial Equity Indigenous Peoples Challenge October 19th – day 19 Thank you for participating in the 30+ Day Racial Equity: Indigenous Peoples Challenge. Today
30+ Day Racial Equity Indigenous Peoples Challenge October 18th – day 18 Thank you for participating in the 30+ Day Racial Equity: Indigenous Peoples Challenge. Today
30+ Day Racial Equity Indigenous Peoples Challenge October 17th – day 17 Thank you for participating in the 30+ Day Racial Equity: Indigenous Peoples Challenge. Today
Coming to your home on October 10th with the Wellesley Townsman or download your copy now.
See our full calendar of events for the year along with notes about World of Wellesley from institutions across the town. Thanks to our sponsors for making this book possible and supporting all of our work!
Read about World of Wellesley in the June 2019 issue of Living Well Wellesley magazine.
Email
info@worldofwellesley.org
Phone
781-591-7133
Address
P.O. Box 812381
Wellesley, MA 02482
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