Comunidades Indigenas en Liderazgo (CIELO)

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June 15 marks 12 years since #DACA was first announced, protecting eligible undocumented #immigrants from deportation and granting them the opportunity to legally work in the United States. Throughout the next week we will be sharing the experiences and perspectives of #DACA recipients who are part of our network of organized immigrants. Luis López Resendiz of #CIELO advocates for a more inclusive immigration system that recognizes the diversity of migrant backgrounds and prioritizes a comprehensive solution for all undocumented individuals, not just those eligible for DACA. As DACA faces a serious threat to be dismantled in 2025, we call for the program to be modernized and strengthened so that more immigrants can feel safe in the place they call home. #HomeIsHere #DefendDACA #HereToStay #Dreamers #DACADreamers #DACA12

It was a wonderful experience to present our work at this year's Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO) conference. We appreciate being able to share our work on creating Indigenous visibility at a local and national level. Thank you for your solidarity Allison Punch-Turner ! A special thank you to Stella Chung and Yvonne Macias for the photos. #GEO2024

Learn more about CIELO’s work at the Grantmakers for Effective Organizations (GEO) National conference with our Vice Executive Director Janet Martinez!

What an important and much needed conference. When I was a young community researcher, Comunidades Indigenas en Liderazgo (CIELO) provided interpretation for focus groups we held in Los Angeles County. We cannot assume all Latinos speak and read Espanol. We cannot assume all indigenous people live on reservations. CIELO's research found that in LA alone, there are 30 different indigenous communities from Mexico to Central America, and 17 indigenous languages. Imagine what this looks like across the US. I hope the word about this conference spreads far and wide. #indigenous #latinx #interpreter #interpretation #conference #language

We’re proud to fight for culturally responsive health care access. 👏 Our partner Comunidades Indigenas en Liderazgo (CIELO) is pushing #ChildrensHealthEquity forward by meeting the communication needs of our Indigenous communities so children can access well-child visits, care when their sick, and even make sure their Medi-Cal coverage stays up-to-date.

On behalf of Comunidades Indígenas en Liderazgos (CIELO), we are happy to invite you to the 5th National Indigenous Interpreters Conference (NIIC) 2024! The three-day conference is being held on May 3-5, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. Interpreters are at the front lines of assuring that understanding is conveyed in hospitals, courtrooms, and other spaces where there is a need for an Indigenous interpretation. The NIIC is a gathering that has a monumental impact on Indigenous migrant communities nationwide. This year, we will be holding workshops on legal, medical, and remote interpretation techniques. In attendance, there will be seasoned interpreters alongside younger interpreters. An intergenerational gathering creates a rich conversation about languages, professionalism, and healing. We are excited to continue supporting Indigenous interpretation's growth and development. Register: https://lnkd.in/gDyYmAAn

Uplifting these Zapotec women and crucial changemakers: Odilia Romero and Janet Martinez, Co-Founders of Comunidades Indigenas en Liderazgo (CIELO)! Based in Los Angeles, a city which speaks more than 17 Indigenous languages, CIELO is leading the #WeAreHere campaign, which challenges the Census-based erasure of Indigenous migrant populations – literally and figuratively putting a face on the vibrant linguistic and cultural diversity it often obscures. #WomensHistoryMonth is a celebration not just of the past, but of the women paving the way for our future. Thank you, Odilia and Janet! 🌷💘✊

On behalf of Comunidades Indígenas en Liderazgos (CIELO), we are happy to invite you to the 5th National Indigenous Interpreters Conference (NIIC) 2024! The three-day conference is being held on May 3-5, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. Interpreters are at the front lines of assuring that understanding is conveyed in hospitals, courtrooms, and other spaces where there is a need for an Indigenous interpretation. The NIIC is a gathering that has a monumental impact on Indigenous migrant communities nationwide. This year, we will be holding workshops on legal, medical, and remote interpretation techniques. In attendance, there will be seasoned interpreters alongside younger interpreters. An intergenerational gathering creates a rich conversation about languages, professionalism, and healing. We are excited to continue supporting Indigenous interpretation's growth and development. Register: https://lnkd.in/gDyYmAAn