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We are excited to be piloting a group for youth in 4th through 7th grade who identify as LGBTQ+ or want to learn more about supporting their peers. Empower Montana currently runs an LGBTQ+ high school group called Youth Forward. Youth Forward was founded by a group of high school students who wanted a supportive […]
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“As we strive to teach others we must have the humility to acknowledge that we too still have much to learn.” -Aung San Suu Kyi We can’t believe our time is already up with our Mansfield Center YSEALI Fellows Kath, Zaw, and Marvelous! These three women visited Missoula for one month as part of The YSEALI (Young Southeast […]
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“The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.” -Sydney J. Harris As we gear up for the changing of seasons, EmpowerMT is also welcoming in some change of our own! As some of you know our beloved Katie Koga will be going to school to persue a career in nursing. We are […]
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“I never want to be a stagnant person. I think you begin to fester when you stop growing — and I do not want to be the human equivalent of moldy Tupperware.” -Chloe Dittloff This month at Empower Montana has reminded us all of the power of leaders who are younger than us. One of our highest […]
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“I used to think I was the strangest person in the world but then I thought there are so many people in the world, there must be someone just like me who feels bizarre and flawed in the same ways I do. I would imagine her, and imagine that she must be out there thinking […]
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“stay strong through your pain / grow flowers from it / you have helped me / grow flowers out of mine so / bloom beautifully / dangerously / loudly / bloom softly / however you need / just bloom” –Rupi Kaur, Milk and Honey Happy June everyone! Time is flying by and we are excited […]
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“Behold, my friends, the spring is come; the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun, and we shall soon see the results of their love!” -Tȟatȟáŋka Íyotake, Sitting Bull This past month has been as busy as it’s been rainy here at Empower Montana! Our favorite thing about spring is seeing all of our leaders in […]
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“If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.” -Desmond Tutu We love seeing so many community members across Montana advocating and engaging in inclusion and change-making! Here are some ways you can roll with us at EmpowerMT and take action! 1.) Utilize EmpowerMT as a resource for learning: Do […]
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Most people agree this past year has been a rough one through to the end. While it may be hard to tap into the usual optimism that accompanies a turning of the new year, we are hoping to help you find some hope for 2017! Let’s start by discussing the dreaded […]
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It’s been almost one month since we said goodbye to our amazing Mansfield Center YSEALI Fellows Hanty and Aung Lwin, and we sure do miss them! Hanty and Aung Lwin visited Missoula for one month as part of The YSEALI (Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative) Fellowship. The program provides the opportunity for young leaders from […]
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