Cultivating
Future Makers
for the Next Seven Generations
Barrio Scholars,
Organizers y
Designers
MILPA is led by formerly incarcerated people and aligned minds. We cultivate next-generation leadership, social infrastructure, and indigenous fellowship. Our practices center cultural healing, public health, advocacy, and being a good relative.
“MILPA was started to carry out the ongoing intergenerational community work of Chicano-Indigenous elders.”
Building off a
Decade of Learning
our mission
To improve the health and well being of the Next Seven Generations
our mission
our Vision
The Future Generations are healthier and culturally thriving
our Vision
OUR APPROACH
Cuidando
La MILPA:
Con cariño
y permiso
Our work integrates Palabra y Amistad to ensure our people have a shared ethos while engaging in public discourse and advocacy. Acquiring strategies and practices to shape the FUTURE.
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Provide Rites of Passage and cultural healing spaces for youth and families.
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Prepare participants to address the trauma and harm they have experienced.
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Prepare participants to acquire the communication skills and mindset necessary to be successful and compete for jobs and careers.
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Promote intergenerational wellness by re-establishing and reaffirming land stewardship.
