Boundaries: September Open Dialogue

Join us to unpack the idea of boundaries as self-care. Together we will evaluate and re-define what works and what doesn’t to create the space, justice, and grounding we need in our current climate.

This space is dedicated to BIPOC folks who connect to the experiences we center (read our “about language at www.MidWestMixed.com). It is an intentionally open space where folks from different dialogue communities may interact across those spaces.

Meet your Facilitators!

Maya Park graduated from the University of St. Thomas, and earned a Master's fromConcordia University. She is a former educator, now with LSS as a Supported Decision Making Program Manager.   Maya is passionate about truth, empowerment, and social justice. She grew up in the North East suburbs, and after many years in the city, has settled in the Southern suburbs.  She is a trans-racial adoptee fromKorea; mother of two, and grandmother of three, and puppy mom to a boxer/pit.

Mason Modiste: I am a community activist and modiste (that's fancy for sewist). I believe that healing our communities starts with authentic expression and storytelling. In activism you'll see me speaking on my experineces with food/housing insecurites, and buidling community with other trans/non-binary/queer, bipoc adults and youth. As a modiste I design, mend, alter, tailor clothes and costumes. When I’m not doing those things I like to hula hoop, dance, paint or read children's books. I may talk a lot about needing more queer love in media, or that horror movies give clowns a bad name. But I speak with passion, and people like that about me. I am very thankful for the opportunity to have honest, thought provoking, goal oriented dialogue that sustains my passions. Stay connected with me through My Facebook Page or Instagrams @masonmodiste and @bibbitybobbityboy  find me anywhere through linktr.ee/magicmodiste