Join Na’ah Illahee Fund and Department of Neighborhoods
Have you ever felt confused or frustrated when trying to engage with local government? Do you want to have relationships with the people in local government that can help progress your community goals? Would you like to know how to better serve the urban Native community through civic engagement, but aren’t sure where to start?
These are very common experiences, and PACE is here to support you!
The Na’ah Illahee Fund and Department of Neighborhoods will be running a Fall 2023 cohort for the People’s Academy for Community Engagement (PACE) that highlights civic and community engagement for the urban Native community in Seattle.
Want to engage in community action?
As part of PACE cohort, you’ll build valuable relationships and take action with other Native community activists and leaders, as well as city of Seattle officials and staff.
The curriculum will center the Seattle urban Native community with primary focus on:
- City Data & Demographics
- Land Stewardship & Urban Planning
- Housing & Support Services
You’ll also have the opportunity to:
- Build connections with other community activists and leaders
- Share resources and events within the cohort
- Learn How to Connect with and Influence Local Decision Makers
- Practice community organizing strategies
- Learn how to build relationships with local media
- Practice strategies for skillful engagement in conflict
Apply for the Cohort Today!
The cohort application process is simple. Find out more about PACE and access the application below:
- Online Orientation: November 7th, 6 – 7:30 PM
- In-Person Workshop: November 18th, 9 AM – 3 PM
- Follow-Up Sessions: November 28th and December 5th, 6 – 7:30 PM
- Total time commitment: about 15 hours
- Compensation: $400 stipend per participant
Time: Tuesday virtual sessions are from 6-7:30pm, Saturday, Nov 18 is from 9am-3pm (food provided)
Asynchronous Learning
Engage with PACE material on your own time to set common ground for our workshop
Full Day Workshop
Full day in-person workshop focusing on discussion, engaging with subject matter experts, and inciting action
Follow-up Sessions
Two virtual follow-up sessions to engage with feedback of program, understand support needed, and tie up any loose ends
Who Should Apply
Members from (and allies with) the Native community who want to learn historical perspectives of civic engagement, do systems change work, and uphold power within the local urban Native community. Emerging leaders who are invested in their communities and want to learn more about local government.
Learn more about PACE
https://www.seattle.gov/
As a PACE graduate, you’ll join a growing network of civic leaders from diverse backgrounds who are working in their communities to effect change.
“As someone who was volunteering in the community and who is exploring ways to become more active in effecting change beyond direct volunteer action, PACE has given me exactly what I’ve been looking for so far: an understanding of the options and approaches I can take back to the community organizations I belong to and ask what opportunities they have for me there, e.g. being a unified cohort to approach councilmembers to advocate for issues in the community.”
“It is very interesting to know about this country. It makes me feel that I will become a good citizen. I think I know more about the government and how it works than I used to know in my country.”
