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CE MALINALLI
Regenerative healing medicine reconnecting ancestral knowing to decolonized wisdom in service of our communities
About
A space held for regenerative healing - reconnecting ancestral knowing with decolonized wisdom that comes from deep shifts away from settler mentalities, harmful policies, institutions and systems, honoring the legacies left by communities of Indigenous original peoples. A space for intergenerational listening to the voices of those most impacted by the injustices of colonization, settler oppression and pernicious policies ingrained in institutions formed to serve communities. A space for creating Indigenous-centered narratives, reports and articles aligned with publicly-obtained data and research, to reimagine justice through collaborative governance for the positive well-being of the land, all our relations, and our youth, families and elders. The space for thought leadership, strategy development and action toward thriving sacred communities.
Marcia Rincon-Gallardo, MSW, Ce Malinalli founder and writer. Marcia remembers how she felt reading Dr. Luana Ross’ book Inventing the Savage. An Indigenous narrative. History spoken from Native American critical accounts and a familiar voice that aligns spirit, land, sacredness into the telling of the story of incarcerated Indigenous women in the U.S. Years in the making, Marcia has aligned a way of life that is rooted in legacies from the ancestors with a professional presence, collective self-determination and agency to write Indigenous centered narratives. Ce Malinalli: tenacity that cannot be uprooted, regenerative life affirming inner development and community unity.
GALLERY
Articles
These writings from previous work.
The Historical Reckoning that Revokes an Irreducible Minimum of the Youth Justice System in Ending Incarceration of Indigenous, Chicanx, Latinx, Afro-Latinx, and Two-spirit Youth. Guest blog for Square One, Justice Lab, Columbia University, April 2021. A critical analysis advocating for systemic changes to end the incarceration of marginalized youth, highlighting the need for a comprehensive, culturally informed approach to justice.
Ending the Data Gap of Latino Youth in the Youth Justice System. Co-authored with UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Initiative, August 2020. This publication addresses the lack of comprehensive data on Latino youth in the justice system, proposing strategies for data improvement to inform policy and practice.
Adapting JDAI to Tribal Lands: Lessons Learned. W. Haywood Burns Institute, 2019. A detailed account of implementing the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative (JDAI) in tribal communities, sharing insights and strategies for respecting cultural differences while striving for systemic improvements.
Discovering Self: Identity and Culture, Volume 2 of the series: Equity Conversation Guides for Young Leaders and Partners. Baltimore, Annie E. Casey Foundation, 2018. A guide designed to facilitate discussions on identity and culture among youth leaders, aiming to foster understanding and equity in community and justice settings.
The Noxtin: Youth Justice: Ollin Girls Curriculum. NOXTIN, 2017. Presents a curriculum focused on empowering girls and gender-expansive youth through a justice reform lens, emphasizing healing, cultural identity, and leadership.
Por El Amor A Nuestra Madre: Mother’s Day. Guest blog, Justice Policy Institute, 2017. Reflects on the impact of incarceration on families, advocating for a shift towards community-based alternatives to detention, especially for mothers and caregivers.
Improving Policies and Practices for Chicanx/Latinx Wellbeing. JDAI Connect, 2017. Offers recommendations for enhancing policies and practices to support the wellbeing of Chicanx/Latinx youth within the justice system, emphasizing equity and community-based approaches.