Social Justice Education

We believe that racism, sexism, heterosexism and classism are interconnected, and that these forms of oppression harm both individuals and the progressive movement in our efforts to make real change. We also believe that dismantling oppression requires individuals and institutions to acknowledge its existence and its power and to commit to changing the practices which protect it. For this reason, Chinook provides social justice education to community groups, foundations, non-profits and community members. Our education programs teach people about oppression and power, not just about how we are different (diversity and cultural competency training). Our goals are awareness, responsibility, freedom, transformation and action - not guilt.

Social Justice Awareness Program for Non-Profits & Funders 

This program provides anti-oppression training for groups and organizations which want to see clearly how racism, sexism and other forms of oppression create their own organizational dynamics, and who wish to transform those dynamics. Ultimately, this compassionate yet challenging training empowers organizations to free themselves to work in alignment with their highest ideals. Click here for more info.

Social Justice Institute

Our Social Justice Institute is a leadership training program, designed to train community members on strategies to organize people to change the systems that negatively affect their lives. Click here to read a full report on the Institute.