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Get ready for Kindle from May 6 - 7 - designed for

Get ready for Kindle from May 6 - 7 - designed for youth entering grades 3-6 + a parent guardian!

This experience is the perfect opportunity to share in the magic of childhood by exploring the natural world together. You'll get to bond with your child while immersing yourself in the natural world and participating in activities that are engaging, hands-on, and, most importantly, fun! The overnight sleepover adds a whole new level of excitement to the experience for you and your little one.

So, come join us at Frog Holler Park on Vashon Island, and let's create some unforgettable memories with our kids this summer!

Get more info and register in the link in our bio 👆

#OneVillage #Journeymen #Kindle #Camp #FunInNature #ParentChildBonding #OutdoorAdventure #SummerMemories #SummerFun #FamilyConnection #FamilyFun #LeadWithLove

Are you interested in learning how to create meani

Are you interested in learning how to create meaningful and impactful rites of passage for youth? Join us for our upcoming training on Saturday, April 22nd hosted by Journeymen and One Village.

This training is designed to equip adults with the knowledge and skills needed to create powerful rites of passage experiences for young people. Through a combination of hands-on training, workshops, and collaborative exercises, participants will learn how to design and facilitate a meaningful rite of passage.

By the end of the training, you will have gained a deep understanding of the principles of rites of passage, as well as practical tools and techniques for facilitating transformative experiences for youth.

Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young people and create lasting change in your community. Sign up now for our rites of passage training and become a skilled facilitator of meaningful youth experiences!

More info & registration in the link in our bio 👆

#RitesOfPassage #YouthDevelopment #TransformativeExperiences #YouthEmpowerment #OneVillage #Journeymen #YouthLeadership #YouthMentorship #CommunityImpact #PositiveChange

Are you a teenager looking for a transformative ex

Are you looking for an unforgettable and transform

Are you looking for an unforgettable and transformative experience for your middle school son? Look no further than the Wayfinders rite of passage, hosted by Journeymen!

This immersive experience is designed to guide male identified youth on their journey into adulthood through various challenges and adventures. Over the course of several days, your son will engage in activities such as wilderness survival, storytelling, and team building, all while learning about self-discovery and the importance of community.

Our experienced facilitators are dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment where your son can explore his potential, build confidence, and develop meaningful connections with other boys his age.

Don't miss this opportunity to give your son a unique and transformative experience that will stay with him for a lifetime. Visit our website to learn more and register today!

#WayfindersRiteofPassage #Journeymen #OneVillage #RiteofPassage #MiddleSchoolBoys #TransformationalExperience #CommunityBuilding #SelfDiscovery #Adventure #Challenges #WildernessSurvival #TeamBuilding #ConfidenceBuilding #MeaningfulConnections #UnforgettableExperience

For International Women's Day and beyond, let's al

For International Women's Day and beyond, let's all fully #EmbraceEquity.

Journeymen & One Village are deeply committed to fostering equitable and regenerative communities with collective action and shared ownership for driving gender equity. Celebrating women's achievements and increasing visibility, while calling out inequality, is key.

Equity isn't just a nice-to-have, it's a must-have: focusing on gender equity needs to be part of every society's DNA.

It's critical we understand the difference between equity and equality.

The aim of the IWD 2023 #EmbraceEquity campaign theme is to get the world talking about WHY equal opportunities aren't enough. People start from different places, so true inclusion and belonging require equitable action.

#Womenshistorymonth #InternationalWomensDay

We're hiring ~ Camp Kitchen & Logistics Chef Thi

We're hiring ~ Camp Kitchen & Logistics Chef

This Journeymen & One Village part-time, seasonal employee is responsible for food planning; including inventory, preparing orders and food preparation for our participants and staff. A successful applicant will enjoy creating nutritious, delicious, and balanced meals. They must be enthusiastically able to accommodate special diets and food preferences with reasonable alternatives. At times, the cook may be asked to plan meals for special events of up to 55+ people. In addition to meal preparation, the cook will ensure an ample supply of healthy and hearty snacks, breakfast items, and ingredients for cooking on days off. The cook must set a tone of inclusion and welcome at mealtimes, and be able and willing to work productively with others.

Applications are open to people of all backgrounds and cultures who believe they meet the job requirements. Women, folks from LGBTIQ+ and BIPOC communities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Why? Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized individuals tend to only apply when they check every box.

So if you think you have what it takes, but don’t necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please get in touch!

More info linked here and in our bio! https://go.journeymen.us/camp-kitchen

#OutdoorJobs #WorkWithUs #CircleUp #OutdoorLeadership #YouthWork

You Are Loved. Whether you're in a relationship

You Are Loved.

Whether you're in a relationship and have a hot date planned for tonight,

You're navigating challenge within your relationship, or . . .

You're spending today in solitude with your beautiful self,

Our hope is that each of you reading this knows and feels in your heart that ~ You Are Loved.

May we feel it, believe it, and find the courage to share it wherever we go. Today and everyday ✨

#LoveIsTheMedicine #ValentinesDay #LoveWins #YourAreLoved

Black History Month is a time to celebrate the ach

Black History Month is a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of African Americans to our society. It's a time to recognize the struggles and challenges that have been overcome, and to celebrate the progress that has been made in the pursuit of equality and justice for all.

One organization that deserves recognition during Black History Month is "Becoming a Man" (BAM) . This Chicago-based non-profit focuses on providing support and guidance to young black men, helping them to overcome obstacles and reach their full potential.

It's also important to acknowledge the challenges that BAM and similar organizations face in their work. Underserved communities often lack the resources and support that other communities take for granted, and this can make it difficult to provide the kind of comprehensive support that these young men need. Despite these challenges, BAM is continuing to make a positive impact in the lives of young black men, and that is something that deserves recognition and appreciation.

By supporting organizations like BAM, we can help ensure that all young people have the tools and resources they need to reach their full potential and contribute to their communities in meaningful ways.

#BAM #BecomingAMan #YouthGuidance @youthguidancechi

This summer, give your child the gift of self-disc

This summer, give your child the gift of self-discovery and mental wellness at one of Journeymen + One Village youth summer camps or rite of passage experiences! Our camps are designed to help young minds cultivate a positive identity, develop healthy coping skills, and build resilience. With a focus on mental health and personal growth, our programs provide a safe and supportive environment for young people to explore their passions and develop their full potential. Register now using the link in our bio and help your child embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment!

#Journeymen #OneVillage #SummerCamps #RitesOfPassage #CircleUp #MentalWellness #PositiveIdentity #EmpowermentForYouth

Moving into a new year is an invitation for reflec

One Village recently teamed up with Oakland High S

One Village recently teamed up with Oakland High School in Tacoma, WA to start a new mentoring group for their students.

Our facilitators left todays session glowing with inspiration from the students vibrant spirit and deep wisdom. One of our traditions at One Village and Journeymen is to utilize the power of play to facilitate connection and community, while allowing it to steer into rich dialogue and meaningful conversation.

Today we explored both the helpful and the harmful aspects of competition. Through experiential learning and play, our students gained insight on our tendency to assume competition, when in reality collaboration is often the best path forward.

When asked where collaboration is most needed in the world today, we heard pleas from our youth for nonviolence, to end wars, to share resources rather than hoard more than one needs, and to see the beauty in all people rather than compare ourselves to one another.

We are continually inspired by the youth in our community. With young leaders like this, we know in our hearts that the future is bright.

#CircleUp #YouthAtTheCenter #OneVillage #Tacoma #TacomaYouth #Mentorship #Community #Play #Connection #Collaboration

It has been an emotional week here for the One Vil

It has been an emotional week here for the One Village team & greater community filled with tragedy, loss and grief.

In just one weeks time the youth of our community have gathered to grieve the loss of a dear friend to suicide.

In just one week's time the youth of our community have been impacted by the tragic loss of a classmate to gun violence.

In just one week’s time.

Long ago, villages used to gauge the wellbeing of their community by looking at the wellbeing of their youth. Sadly, in many ways it seems our greater culture has lost its way and forgotten what's truly important in this life.

May we, as the adults and elders of our communities, find a way to cultivate a future where our youth can feel love, safety and belonging.

May we, as the adults and elders of our communities, find a way to truly prioritize the wellbeing of our youth so we all can thrive.

May we find a way.

#LeadWithLove #YouthAtTheCenter #OneVillage

Last week our community lost an incredible soul. I

Last week our community lost an incredible soul. It's with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Shanikai Moon. He was such a bright light in the lives of many. Our community will be gathering to honor and celebrate Shanikai's life this coming Sunday at Vashon Green School at 4pm. As always, please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you are needing support in this time. May we come together in this time as we grieve the loss of this amazing young man who has left us far too soon.

While this time of year may be filled with joy and

While this time of year may be filled with joy and excitement around the holidays for some, it can also be an incredibly challenging, lonely, and isolating time for others.

Please, be gentle with yourself during these times - check in on your people, and though it may be tough, reach out to someone you love in you're having a hard time right now. We need one another, so let's be there for each other.

You are not alone.
You are Loved.
You matter.

🔺 CRISIS RESOURCES 🔺

For anyone experiencing crisis:
Crisis Text Line: Text COALITION to 741-741
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 988

For LGBTQ+ Folks:
Trans Lifeline: Call 877-565-8860
The Trevor Project: Call 866-488-7386 / Text START to 678-678

For Teens:
Teen Line: Call 866-714-0090 /
Text TEEN to 839-863

#suicideprevention #suicideawareness #suicide #depression #mentalhealth

~ A Tradition of Gratitude ~ Celebrate the season

~ A Tradition of Gratitude ~

Celebrate the season of generosity by joining us in this simple practice!

Generosity is the natural byproduct of an opened heart. That is why here at Journeymen, we include the act of embodied gratitude in every experience we co-create.

Before a meal. At the end of a circle. As a way to connect 1-1 with a new friend... Gratitude can look many different ways. And sometimes. it lasts quite a while, but usually, it is just a moment to pause, connect, reflect, and celebrate something or someone that matters to us.

Today, we want you to know that as a member of our community, you matter to us. We are grateful that you've chosen to be a part of this growing village that is helping young people thrive through every stage of their lives.

And, as part of our community, we invite you join us in creating (or rebooting) your own simple tradition of gratitude somewhere in your life.

For some easy ideas, you might explore:
- Making a daily entry/note in a journal
- Sharing a round of gratitude before family meals
- Starting a work meeting or personal conversation with gratitude

And if you feel called to express your gratitude in another way that matters to many, this #GivingTuesday we're reminding folks that you can create an easy tradition of giving by making a monthly donation to support our work.

We hear often that small, regular donations is easier on our donors, and it also helps us stay on top of our life-changing work through all the seasons.

This year, all gifts received between now and the end of the year will be matched 1-1, including amounts received next year as part a new monthly donation. Just use the link in our bio, choose an amount that works for you, and the rest is taken care of.

As the nights draw in, this season invites us to t

As the nights draw in, this season invites us to take a good look at ourselves, our lives, what matters and what is calling to be released... So the timing of this evening event where we can join Michael Meade in-person to seek the healing energies of spirit and soul through the pathways of story, poetry and song feels especially timely.

"Finding Spirit, Making Soul: Growing Self and Community in Troubled Times":
Saturday, November 12, 7:00 pm
Vashon United Methodist Church
Tickets: $12/general :: $10/students & seniors
Event info + registration through the link in our bio!

Here's more information about what promises to be a deeply meaningful and nourishing event:

"The growing sense of conflict and anxiety makes it more essential that we find ways of making meaning and bringing healing to both nature and culture. We are in a collective rite of passage that seeks to awaken the heart of humanity. Yet, if we cannot sustain the vitality of our own being we become unable to change the conditions of community and culture.

The heart of the human drama concerns whether we are becoming greater vessels for the flow of life. Spirit calls us to a higher sense of self, while soul would connect us more deeply to the heart of nature and the soul of the world. When in touch with soul’s inner thread we can find the arts and practices that allow our spirits to awaken and our hearts to open. To be fully alive, making more soul and incarnating spirit is the only thing that satisfies the longings seeded in our heart’s inner garden."

📣 Calling on community to join us for this even

📣 Calling on community to join us for this evening dedicated to regenerating cultural practices to support us through these changing times! We want to hear your voice at this special community event. We hope you can make it!

Through stories, song, and sharing, we will come together around these intentions:
🍁 Bring together local and regional groups dedicated to regenerating practices for healing, transformation, and justice (particularly for young people)
🍁 Foster intergenerational culture-building toward healing and transformation, centering youth.
🍁 Listen for how each of us can be part of revitalizing cultural practices for healing and transformation.
🍁 Amplify and celebrate Rites & Responsibilities, a book Darcy Ottey spent the last decade-plus working to bring to physical form
🍁 Mobilize resources for important youth-serving efforts, in the spirit of mutual support, equity, & reparations

Tuesday, November 15th
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM, doors @ 5:30
University Friends Center
4001 9th Avenue Northeast Seattle, WA, 98105

5:30pm - 6:00pm: gather, food & beverages, socialize
6:00pm - 8:00pm: presenters, performers, song, and discussion

FAMILY FRIENDLY | LIGHT DINNER PROVIDED | POTLUCK CONTRIBUTIONS WELCOME!
Donations invited to cover the cost of the event and support local youth-serving efforts in the spirit of mutual support, equity, and reparations.

ACCESS DETAILS: Wheel-chair accessible, near major bus lines, limited parking, no sign language interpretation available, event in English without translation available, children’s activities available, please be aware of scent sensitivities and arrive fragrance-free, masks encouraged.

Hosted by:
@journeymen
@youth_passageways
@wilderness_awareness
@riteofpassagejourneys
@wildwiseschool

Last week marked the start of our in-school mentor

Last week marked the start of our in-school mentorship groups for students in many of our partner schools! It is such an honor to be in circle with the youth in our community - learning about their lives, hearing about their dreams, their triumphs and challenges, and supporting them along the way.

#CircleUp #Mentorship #FromTheHeart #Journeymen #OneVillage

COUNCIL IS FOR EVERYONE Since our founding (almos

COUNCIL IS FOR EVERYONE

Since our founding (almost 6 years ago now) we've regularly been asked about our focus on boys and young men. We're still as clear today as we were then - that there are unique features of being (or being conditioned as) male in our society that require intentional inquiry time and space to unpack, re/claim, and let go of, in order to feel and be whole.

For us, much of that work takes place in an ancient form of group connection and communication we call Council (or circle). And while there are many moments when we might create an exclusive (or affinity) group for safety, effectiveness, or temporary perspective, Council as a form is not specific to any particular identity - gender, or otherwise.

It has always been our hope and vision that the work we do apart from the wider community enables us to move toward integration. Across the gender spectrum, through the generations, and around the world.

Today we're excited to announce our first-ever offering for women, by women - thanks to the emerging opportunity within our One Village Initiative, and through the leadership of Laura, one of our facilitators and guides, and Jacqui, who has served on our Elders Council since our founding.

Women’s Council is a place where you can show up fully, be seen in your wholeness - and your messiness - as you open to the depths of your inner world. This experience invites you to reconnect with your intuitive wisdom through intimate relationship with yourself and a supportive intergenerational community.

Sessions often flow without a set agenda, though themes of relationship, purpose, parenting, aging, and love tend to emerge. Each of us is on our own journey, moving at our own pace. No matter where you are now, you are welcome.

Open to all female-identifying adults - including queer & non-binary.

Fall 2022 series meets for 8 consecutive Wednesdays 6-8pm, starting Oct 12.

Link to sign up in our bio!

Join Journeymen Co-founder Nicky Wilks at the Gend

Join Journeymen Co-founder Nicky Wilks at the Gender Equity and Reconciliation International - GERI (@grworldorg GERI) 30th Anniversary Summit, October 2 - 7.

Nicky will be speaking on a panel: Men and Boys in Gender Equity and Reconciliation along with Carl Murrell, Terry Symens-Bucher, Ray Arata, Mark Greene of @remakingmanhood , Evans Njoki, Julien Devereux, Hugo Sanchez, and Jabu Mashinini. This event is FREE ~ Please join and share with your people!

Register today through the link in our bio!

#WeHealTogether

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