XITO'S 10TH ANNUAL SUMMER INSTITUTE
¡LA LUCHA CONTINÚA!
JUNE 30 - JULY 2, 2023
TUCSON, ARIZONA
Join us this summer in Tucson to celebrate a decade of fighting for and building decolonial Ethnic Studies! Growing out of struggle, XITO has resisted attacks, including a seven year legal battle, that we are once again facing nationally - la lucha continúa - as we continue to build in solidarity with our comrades and colegas committed to our collective liberation.
XITO's tenth annual summer institute is a 3-day opportunity to engage in and learn about the decolonizing and re-humanizing Ethnic Studies methodologies developed by our collective, including our TIAHUI framework. This gathering is intended for educators, administrators, artists and community organizers who are committed to authentic Ethnic Studies and fighting for our youth and communities facing dehumanizing legislation and opposition. Workshops will include foundational underpinnings of Ethnic Studies teaching, curricular examples, intersectional methodologies and an evening of celebration with Flor y Canto.
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AGENDA
The institute will run from 8:30am - 3:30pm on Friday June 30 & Saturday July 1st, and from 8:30am - 12pm on Sunday July 2nd. A more detailed agenda will be sent out by the end of May. ​
​COST
The summer institute costs $700. This price includes 3 days of in-person interactive workshops and materials, breakfast and lunch each day and an evening of Flor y Canto which includes dinner. Participants are responsible for arranging their own housing and transportation. Registration must be paid in full by June 9, 2023.
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LOCATION
The summer institute will take place at City Center for Collaborative Learning in downtown Tucson.
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PAYMENT OPTIONS & SCHOLARSHIPS
Most participants seek funding from their educational institutions. We have limited scholarship funds available so we ask that if you do have access to institutional funding that you use it. The deadline to apply for scholarships is May 19, 2023. Scholarships will be awarded by May 26, 2023.
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IMPORTANT DEADLINES
May 19 - Scholarship Applications due
May 26 - Scholarships Awarded
June 9 - Registration & payment due
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Questions? Contact us!
TUCSON LODGING SUGGESTIONS
​The institute is located at CITY Center for Collaborative Learning, 37 E Pennington St in downtown Tucson.
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DORM ROOM OPTION
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620 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701
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BorderLinks is a community-based organization where people collectively learn, teach, reflect, share resources, and organize for justice in the borderlands. Through popular education rooted in place and lived experience, BorderLinks and community partners inspire and ignite action to transform unjust border and (im)migration laws and conditions. We belong to movements for social transformation & collective liberation.
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The BorderLinks facilities include dorm style sleeping space, use of a fully equipped shared kitchen, common areas with tables and couches, a yard with picnic tables, gender neutral bathrooms, showers, and a large parking lot. Wifi, bedding, towels, coffee, tea included. Located centrally between downtown and south Tucson, there are many restaurants, cultural event spaces, and justice organizations within walking distance or easily accessible on public transportation. The nightly rate/person is $47/night; using a reparations and equity model, we invite guests to consider paying more as they're able or request discounts as needed. Email info@borderlinks.org if interested. We would love to have you stay with us!
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HOTELS
The following hotels are close to downtown Tucson although better deals may be found online.
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311 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701
(cool historic hotel & music venue, close to institute location)
720 W Silverlake Rd, Tucson, AZ 85713
(hip motel with cool art & great free breakfast - 2.5 miles from downtown)
960 S Freeway Road, Tucson, AZ 85745 - not walking distance
280 S. Church Avenue, Tucson, Arizona, 85701
Upscale hotel attached to Tucson Convention Center
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AIRBNB
There are many Airbnb options close to downtown Tucson. The institute will be at CITY Center for Collaborative Learning, located at 47 E Pennington St. The closest neighborhoods to our location are: Barrio Viejo, Armory Park, West University, Dunbar Springs, 4th Avenue, Barrio Hollywood, & Menlo Park