1. Community Mobilization and Organization Program at Comunidad Sol:
The Community Mobilization and Organization Program seeks to unite displaced Indigenous communities, strengthen our collective identity, and defend our rights. This program aims to:
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Mobilize our communities to share knowledge, engage in dialogue, and find collective solutions to our challenges.
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Ensure representation in decision-making spaces, ensuring our voices are heard and our needs are met.
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Preserve our history, culture, and language through educational activities and resources.
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Promote the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of our communities through workshops and support programs.
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Build a robust community support network, fostering solidarity and collective action among members.
This program focuses on empowering our communities, restoring autonomy, and ensuring the recognition of our rights as displaced Indigenous peoples.
2. Community Sol's Immigration Program
This program supports displaced Indigenous peoples forced to migrate due to violence, land dispossession, and historical injustices. Its primary goal is to ensure the respect of our human and cultural rights, while challenging the narratives that wrongly categorize us as "Latinos," "Hispanics," or "Guatemalans."
Program Components:
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Build local and national alliances to amplify our voices and actively engage in decision-making regarding immigration policies and Indigenous rights.
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Advocate for the recognition of our realities in conferences, university meetings, and government agencies, fostering respect and understanding of our Indigenous identity.
Expected Impact:
Through this program, we aim to ensure displaced Indigenous peoples receive fair representation, access to appropriate services, and recognition of their identity, history, and culture within Abiayala (U.S.).
3. Indigenous Health Program of Comunidad Sol:
Our program seeks to restore the physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental health of displaced Indigenous peoples in Northeast Ohio by reconnecting with our ancestral practices and strengthening ties to Mother Earth, culture, and community.
Program Components:
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Spiritual Health: Organize ceremonies to reconnect with our spiritual roots and pass on ancestral wisdom.
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Emotional and Mental Health: Facilitate support groups and workshops that blend traditional practices with modern mental health methods.
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Physical Health: Promote the use of traditional medicine, natural treatments, and educate on preventative health and nutrition based on our ancestral foods.
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Connection to Mother Earth: Implement community-based sustainable farming and educate on the importance of land in our worldview and environmental restoration.
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Collective Health: Organize collective healing activities (e.g., music, rituals, and dance) to strengthen community identity and create mutual support networks within the community.
Expected Impact:
This program aims to improve the overall health and well-being of displaced Indigenous peoples by integrating traditional healing practices, promoting cultural continuity, and fostering community unity.
