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Cultural Bridging as a Remedy for Neocolonialism
Cultural Bridging as a Remedy for NeocolonialismPart 2 On June 4th, 2023, individuals from around the world joined a bilingual Zoom call to discuss solutions for the division created when good-intending people occupy land in a foreign country and isolate themselves from their neighbors. The result is a phenomenon known as neocolonialism. While most of these people and projects have the exact opposite at heart when they begin their efforts, the trap of occupying land to build an eco-project without sufficient investigation and integration with the local population and their culture can result in resistance, resentment, and further economic and cultural alienation. As you watch this video, take notes, not with interest, but with determination to shift that paradigm where you live. If you'd like to connect with other change-makers supporting each other in efforts to build cultural bridges, join the Cultural Bridge Builders Telegram Group and join the conversation. To learn more...
What is an impact center?
Throughout Regeneration Nation Costa Rica, the term Impact Centers is used occasionally to refer to permaculture farms, eco-retreat centers, and Intentional communities that have some kind of educational and/or outreach component to their mission. It points to the fact that these places are making a pointed effort to live and do business in an ecologically beneficial way, but they welcome others in to learn and grow through their efforts. This video is a brief exploration of that niche of land-based projects. Visit our Podcast interview page or our YouTube Channel to find full-length interviews with owners of some of these unique experimentation stations for a new way of living. You can also visit NuMundo to find an extensive directory of impact centers. Thanks for caring! #sharinginsights #impactcenters #numundo
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Practicing Ethical Immigration and Cultural Integration (Part 7)
This is the final part of our 7-part series exploring insights gained from visiting intentional communities throughout Costa Rica. In Part 6, we examined the challenges of gentrification and neocolonialism, particularly concerning the emergence of a new culture that...
Recognizing Immigration’s Impact on the Local Community (Part 6)
This is the sixth part of a 7-part series exploring insights gained from visiting intentional communities throughout Costa Rica. In Part 5, we provided a framework for contemplatively evaluating communities. Now, we'll address one of the most challenging aspects of...
Evaluating Communities with Confidence and Clarity (Part 5)
This is the fifth part of a 7-part series exploring insights gained from visiting intentional communities throughout Costa Rica. In Part 4, we explored self-assessment and research methods to prepare for community evaluation. Now, we'll provide a framework for...
Assessing Your Readiness for Community Living (Part 4)
This is the fourth part of a 7-part series exploring insights gained from visiting intentional communities throughout Costa Rica. In Parts 1 - 3, we explored different community models and approaches. Now we'll shift our focus to how you can prepare yourself to...
Discovering How Diverse Community Models Attend To Member Needs (Part 3)
This is the third part of a 7-part series exploring insights gained from visiting intentional communities throughout Costa Rica. In Part 2, we examined foundational structural models of community ownership and governance. Now, we'll explore different community types...
