Citizenne

I love collecting brand postcards. The best ones (IMO) tell more of the story of the designer, the people who made my clothes, and even beautifully written instructions on caring for my clothes.⁠⠀
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The next slides tell more of the story. 👀 👖👚 There are 3 really awesome infographics mapping out the entire fashion system! Cynthia at paints a picture of an unsustainable version and a sustainable one. [You'll want to screen shot this one for sure! Go to her profile as mine have not fit all her notes!]
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Tell me which part of it was new to you, or surprised you the most? ⁠⠀
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I'm collecting delight lately. Like choosing the fun lace pants for my birthday. 👀 ➡️ Like cherishing this photo of me with a crooked-ish smile so big my eyes disappeared (Thanks, cousin Heidi xx.)⁠⠀
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Why?⁠⠀
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Dang, these times are heavy.⁠⠀
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In Hong Kong, we hear about a confirmed case of COVID-19 reinfection.⁠⠀
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In Wisconsin another unarmed black man shot by police. ⁠⠀
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These aren't far away impacts, either.⁠⠀
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Yesterday, my husband who teaches high school went in to prepare. It was the first time colleagues had seen each other since March. Everyone was in masks. There were no social gatherings to reconnect or help process the weirdness of the upcoming year.⁠⠀
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There was also a 3-hour mandatory online workshop for unlearning anti-black racism and for black educators to share their experiences. On day one of PD, folks, not day two or three. Very, very important. But also heavy.⁠⠀
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As my friend wrote the other day, having hope and finding joy right now is a discipline, a workout for the heart and mind, just to keep those muscles strong.⁠⠀
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So I collect delight. 💪🏼✨ It helps me keep going.⁠⠀
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See my Stories today. I'm going to repost some delightful style and anything else I find that might bring you 😁🤩😍⁠⠀
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ring and shoes, thrifted⁠⠀
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@ Toronto, C•a•n•a•d•a

Finding yourself right there in the middle? Me too! I needed to see this confirmation this morning! Thx

Specifically for me:

Taking my time: I wanted to post today and give an update on Citizenne’s anti-racist work. First, I took some time to sit with new knowledge and feelings from un/learning in workshops, reading and listening. I continued to interview BIPOC women in our IG Lives (that was just building on work we’ve done from the beginning in 2017 ). We’ve updated our ‘Practices of a Conscious Wardrobe’ thanks to work with educators, activists and WOC, and , but our company statement isn’t ready. This is important. I don’t want to rush just to make a post.

I need a break: new job, new learning on that job, new self care exercise regime, camping (nice but still a lot of work), new time spent with a kid we’re mentoring — I’m tired! I’ll be taking a break from Instagram & IG Lives for maybe 2 weeks. I’ll see how I feel.

Saying no: I’ve got a new special project for Citizenne. To create it I have to preserve my creative energy. And like I said, I’m tired! To say a big YES to the new thing, I have to say NO to social media for a bit.

What about you? Are you in the middle of the Venn or just in one circle right now?

Imagine employment that triples as art therapy and a transition out of homelessness?⁠⠀
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That is exactly the business model of ! In 2016, Laurenda Lee-Retter launched her social enterprise that trains and employs at-risk youth to make fine jewellery, while giving them an outlet to heal mental illness and past trauma.⁠⠀
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You've got to catch our IG Live tonight, Thursday, August 6th, at 8:30 pm to hear more!⁠⠀
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>> swipe 👓 >> to see a pink opal lariat made by one of the youth artisans 😍⁠⠀
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Even if you miss our Live, pieces make a great gift for someone you love. Go ahead and support this amazing business with the code CITIZENNE25. All profits go right back into supporting the youth via wages and programming. @ Toronto, C•a•n•a•d•a