We centre the voices of minoritised people and are committed to co-creating solutions in our work, to ensure that the process of creating change is as empowering and liberating as the change itself. Understanding our power and role in systems of oppression and re-creating systems where that power is shared, is at the heart of who we are at SJC.
As people of colour delivering anti-oppression work within the systems that oppress us, we recognise the importance of creating space for, and protecting, our joy. We are committed to working with minoritised people in ways that are most joyful & empowering, by creating spaces to envision positive solutions and to nurture individual, personal growth.
We recognise that multiple and interrelated oppressions exist for individuals, within our systems and in society. We believe that liberation is found in working collectively to understand and undo those oppressions in ourselves, our places of work and our communities. We believe that building communities where the pain and joy of marginalised people is heard allows us to recognise our shared stake in a socially just society for all, and move forwards with a powerful, shared solidarity.
We believe that meaningful and transformative change can only take place when it is rooted in the real lived experience, decisions and priorities of marginalised people. We are actively committed to learning, self-awareness and being honest with ourselves and others in the pursuit of change.