First Peoples' Community
Organizations coordinated by students of color for students of color
"We are the leaders we've been waiting for." ~Unknown
Evergreen's student organizations are valuable sources of cultural enrichment, personal growth, lasting friendships and solidarity. Each year, these student groups could not exist without the hard work and dedication of the srudents. It is up to the students to keep each of the groups running for future students to come. Even if it's your first year, you can choose to become a coordinator for a student group.
At Evergreen, student organizations are more than just clubs or social alliances. They provide cultural, educational, recreational, and spiritual services to students. Students working with First Peoples' student organizations conduct important work against racism and harassment and help the entire community understand, welcome and honor diversity.
These organizations produce cross-cultural events, bring speakers, films and entertainment to the community, sponsor conferences, and play an integral role in promoting the college's goals of enhancing cultural diversity and student empowerment.
HABOO
"I'm Listening"
HABOO is a multi-cultural student group. Our mission is to build postive community connections through the sharing of our community members. In our efforts to build positive community connections we come together on Tuesdays to discuss and participate in cultural awareness amongst our membership. On Fridays we come together to view and discuss films that teach us something about culture, diversity and awareness.
Meeting time: Tuesdays
Contact: Derek at jonder07@evergreen.edu
Women of Color Coalition (WOCC)
WOCC is a community hub dedicated to creating a safe space for women of color. We collaborate with campus and community in order to organize gatherings, forums, performances, and events. We strive to educate and empower women in our communities by honoring our unique experiences and celebrating our cultural ties.
Meeting time: Wednesdays at 1:00pm
SEM I WOCC Office
Contact: Tamara at: wocc.tesc@yahoo.com
M.E.Ch.A
Moviment Estudiantil Chicano(a) de Aztlan
The Chicano Student movement works to promote higher education, cultura (culture) and historia (history) for our communities and people of color at large. M.E.Ch.A was founded on the principles of self-determination for the liberation of our people. We believe that political involvement and education is the avenue for change in society. "La Union hace la fuerza." "United we stand, divided we fall."
Meeting time: Wednsedays at 4:30pm
SEM I Office
Contact: tescmecha@yahoo.com
Black Student Union (BSU)
The purpose of BSU is to provide a voice and community to members of the student body who identify with Black peoples. We aim to stimulate cultural, educational, political, and social development through weekly meetings and various common interest activities on campus.
Meeting time: Wednesdays at 1:00pm
Longhouse - Cedar Room
Contact: bsu@evergreen.edu
New groups this year!!
Queer People of Color (QPOC)
QPOC works to provide support for queer students of color attending The Evergreen State College. By creating a safe space to develop and reinforce our identities, we strive to be a strong and visible people within the Evergreen and Olympia communities.
Meeting Time: Fridays at 3:00pm
SEM I WOCC Office
Contact: queerpeopleofcolor.evergreen@gmail.com
QPOC is about:
- Creating a safe, supportive and inspiring space for queers of color.
- Collaborating closely with other student groups.
- Hosting'sponsoring guest artists and speakers, workshops, performances, screenings and other awesome events.
- Involving our program/academic loads with QPOC group happenings (so we don't feel over-stretched).
- Living our lives with dignity, intergrity, poise and love!!!!
Brown Resources for Intercultural Community Enrichment (R.I.C.E)
We may have monthly outreach/info sessions during lunch to let people know about our group, share foods, etc. Or a monthly cultural workshop to learn dances, food, songs, philosophies, etc. about each others' cultures--and depending on whose leading, this would be something that's more open to the entire campus.
Meeting Time: Wednesday at 2:00pm
Unity Lounge - Library Building 2147