The Nature Connection Network (“NCN”) is committed to acknowledging our history and lineage in a respectful way.
Recognizing that many of the systems within which nature connection work is nested are built on the stolen land and/or stolen labor of Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian and people of color, we are committed to the work of repair.
We support equity and justice by making rights, resources, and representation accessible and honoring the ongoing labor of Black/Indigenous people of color {BIPOC} to bring leadership and skill to this work as we heal divides and restore balance to all people and the Earth.
We recognize that many (if not all) of the organizations within our network have benefited from cultural and physical appropriations from Native and Indigenous peoples of the land where we now offer our programs. This has caused real and immeasurable harm. We are committed to acknowledging, apologizing, and making reparations for these appropriations and oppressions.
In service to our goal of approaching Decolonization from a healing perspective, NCN has set aside proportionate funds, based on membership, to offer Reparation Awards to self-identified BIPOC individuals and organizations who are working toward equity in nature connection programming.
This is not a scholarship fund, and we do not assume that individual BIPOC applicants do not have access to wealth—these reparations are offered with an attempt at integrity and a prayer for collective liberation. All are additionally welcome to apply for scholarship funds to offset costs of membership, regardless of identity, and reception of a Reparation Award does not disqualify you from receiving further scholarship support if needed.
To access a 25% Reparations Award, use the discount code reparation-award at checkout. Awards are limited, though we are doing our best to grow this fund! For now, please register soon to ensure availability of funds for you and your team.