Land Acknowledgment

Mystic Rose Medicine recognizes sacred ancestral land in our local community & the numerous tribes & villages that reside here & that the land we occupy has been stolen from these communities. These tribes include Wasco, Cowlitz, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Chinook, Multnomah, Tualatin, Kalapuya, Molalla, & many others who live along the Columbia & Willamette Rivers. I have the utmost gratitude & appreciation for those who have cared for this land, & so I give thanks for their heritage & resilience.

Below are links that will connect you to various ways of supporting communities that have been historically marginalized. This message is essential. We live in a society built on systemic privilege & bias against those in marginalized communities. Mystic Rose Medicine stands with & for every person who inhabits that planet. This page is dedicated to those who deserve recognition & support in the fight for human rights & equality.

SUPPORT INDIGENOUS WOMEN


In order to support Indigenous women & girls, it is crucial that we raise awareness, educate ourselves, & provide our support. Since colonization, Indigenous women & girls in North America have endured disproportionate rates of violence, murder, abduction, & trafficking. Historical policies & actions have systematically oppressed Indigenous peoples, resulting in limited economic opportunities, inadequate education, & poor living conditions. The intergenerational effects of unresolved trauma & poverty have created an environment where Indigenous women & girls remain vulnerable to violence. Adding to these challenges are systemic barriers rooted in police inaction, lack of resources, & a lack of coordinated response between different levels of government, which hinder meaningful action & protection. At the individual level, we have a role to play by educating ourselves about the challenges faced by Indigenous communities, raising awareness, challenging stereotypes, & advocating for change. Supporting Indigenous women & girls is not only a matter of justice but also a collective responsibility to create a society that respects the rights & dignity of all its members.

LGBTQIA+

In a society filled with bigotry, patriarchy, & white supremacy, the systemic discrimination that unfolds within these regimes are fatal to us all. Marginalized communities are denied access to health care, employment, housing, & public accommodations. Now is the time to advocate & be a part of the change we so desperately need. If you are not part of the LGBTQIA+ community & are looking to learn more about how you can support those who are, I encourage you to educate yourself on LGBTQIA+ history. Trust me, there’s a lot to learn.

“No matter how big a nation is, it is no stronger than its weakest people, & as long as you keep a person down, some part of you has to be down there to hold him down, so it means you cannot soar as you might otherwise.”

— Marian Anderson

Black Lives Matter

It’s time to rise & nurture cultural intelligence, equality, inclusion, diversity, & acceptance. We, white people, are being called to stand up for systemic change & assist in the Black Lives Matter Movement. Each of us has a role to play as we contribute to eradicating racial injustice & build a better society. This change happens when we intentionally alter how we consume goods, who we vote for in the office, & the discussions we have with our loved ones. White folks are being asked to acknowledge the discrimination that deprives people of color of the same rights as those with privilege & to use our privilege to advocate against that discrimination; value people from all walks of life, regardless of gender, cultural background, or economic status. I’m here to ask you to share this message & cultivate intentional change in the way you see our society & the world as a whole. All of our cumulative efforts add up, & these powerful actions will make a better world for generations to come.

Resources On Racial & Social Justice For White Folks Wanting To Grow In Knowledge & Commitment

Ted Talks

Books & Reading Materials

Activism

  • The Action PAC - This resource connects you to ways in which you can take action & support POC by signing petitions, making donations, & contacting local & federal officials.

  • The American Civil Liberties Union - ACLU has been fighting for civil liberties since 1920. They defend & preserve the individual rights & liberties guaranteed to every person in the United States. It’s a great resource to keep up to date with current legislation & policies that affect marginalized communities as well as donate to their cause.

  • Black Lives Matter - This page lays out educational resources, current petitions, & ways that you can contribute to systemic change in our country.

  • BU Center For Antiracist Research - The Boston University Center for Antiracist Research displays research & education across multiple disciplines to change the way society looks at racism as a whole.

Giving To Communities Who Need Support

As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community & a member of our global collective, I have chosen to donate a portion of my proceeds to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) & to WILD to conserve our coral reefs & combat climate change as a human living on this earth. I believe in these causes & I’m grateful for anyone who chooses to book a session with me, as we support the collapse of systemic discrimination & the fight against climate change. I provide a sliding scale on all my offerings for folks who need financial support. This offering is to ensure that more folks have access to holistic care no matter their financial circumstances, race, ethnicity, sexual preference, gender identity, nationality, class, religious belief, or age.