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Support the creation of an Africentric learning village in Southern Ontario, Canada

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Availability

  2024 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    We are creating a learning village for African-descended people to live sustainably from the land and work collectively towards relearning African cultural knowledges.
    The farm is a 13 acre property with a beautiful little river and pond. There is lots of work to do, both physical and administrative and we're excited to welcome new workawayers to join us in the adventure.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Art Projects
    Help with Eco Projects
    Teaching
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Farmstay help
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    The farm is beautiful. It is healing and rejuvenating just to spend time there. Gardening also offers amazing emotional, mental and physical health benefits. In addition to that, there are opportunities to learn from the community members as we share African/Afrosporic cultural and historical knowledge etc. I am also a musician and there are opportunities to share and enjoy music and other creative activities together.

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for people who are willing to help with transportation (driving participants), administrative tasks, handy work/renovations/building and gardening. Having experience in these areas is a big asset but not necessarily required. Accommodation is in your own private bedroom and camping is also an option. We are focused on building community for/with people of African descent, but we are open to people of all backgrounds, as long as they are anti-oppressive/anti-colonial and supportive of African/Black peoples and our work towards healing and liberation.

    Gardening, handywork/building, driving, organizing, management and fundraising for the project are the main areas where we need support.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    I speak English fluently and am happy to do language exchange with Workawayers who speak Spanish, Portuguese, French or any African language.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    For accommodation we have extra bedrooms in the house and we also have a tent for those who like camping. Workawayers are encouraged to bring their own sleeping bags and bedding if possible.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Southern Ontario is beautiful, with lots of lakes and parks for swimming and hiking. There are local Indigenous cultural sites to visit and learn from, and Toronto, with its endless festivals and events, is only 1.5 hours away from the farm.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    This host can provide space for campervans.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • ...

    Hours expected

    3-4 hours a day, 5 days a week

Host ref number: 134378938535

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