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Our monthly newsletter brings you the latest news on all things MICOP in Ventura, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Barbara Counties.
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MICOP is excited to announce the launch of our "Empower & Inspire Students" campaign! Our annual Backpack Drive provides Indigenous youth in grades K-12 across Ventura and Santa Barbara County with all the tools necessary for a successful school year!
Help us meet our fundraising goal of $2,500 by donating below or dropping off gently used or new school supplies at the following locations.
- California State University Channel Islands - Inside the Career Center
- Premier America Credit Union - Select Branches
Ventura Branch
1794 S Victoria Ave, Unit B., Ventura, CA 93003
805-658-7228
Port Hueneme Branch
627 W Channel Islands Blvd., Port Hueneme, CA 93041
805-382-0300
Camarillo Branch
791 Daily Dr., Suite 100, Camarillo, CA 93010
805-484-2459
North Oxnard Branch
1921 N Oxnard, Oxnard, CA 93036
805-988-7891
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MICOP would like to introduce our new Fund Development Director, Erika Rivera!
Erika Rivera is originally from Mexico City and migrated to Ventura County in 1991. She has 19+ years of public service experience and is passionate about positively impacting her community. In her previous roles, she was responsible for strategic, tactical, production, and project management to support and achieve fundraising and marketing goals.
As Fund Development Director, Erika will oversee the development team, consisting of MICOP's Grant Writer, Grants and Contracts Manager, and Marketing and Communications Associate. Welcome to the team Erika!
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We're thrilled to announce that MICOP's Guelaguetza Festival was an astounding success! A big shout-out to our amazing community members and local agencies who joined us at the event. We're buzzing with excitement, hoping everyone enjoyed witnessing our performers showcase dance performances from the 8 regions of Oaxaca! We even had attendees who visited us from Utah! Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate Guelaguetza with us!
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Healing Land, Collective Power
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On June 25, 2024, Central Coast Alliance United for a Sustainable Economy (CAUSE), MICOP, and Líderes Campesinas gathered to release the report "Healing Land, Collective Power"—the culmination of two years of research and visioning on developing farmworker cooperatives.
The report makes the case that Ventura County should take current farming challenges as opportunities for change to create a restorative and just agriculture industry through the development of farmworker-led cooperatives and land trusts.
To read the report, click the button below!
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Bridging Familias: LGBTQ+ Latino Wellness Event!
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Coalition for Family Harmony will be hosting a powerful day of community and solidarity at Bridging Familias: LGBTQ+ Latino Wellness Event!
Learn about the impact of bullying and sexual & intimate partner violence on LGBTQ+ Latinos and discover how we can support our loved ones. This free event features:
📚 Educational Presentations
🗣️ Intergenerational Panel
🌍 Community Resource Fair
🎨 Art Exhibit
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Join us on July 14th at the Museum of Ventura County to experience the artistry of Zapotec weaving! MICOP's Artist Eduardo Jiménez will showcase and demonstrate traditional weaving methods during this captivating and educational event!
Jiménez is from Teotitlán del Valle, a town of 5,000 inhabitants, twenty miles from the city of Oaxaca, famous for its ancestral weavings. Jiménez’s style of weaving is extremely popular in Teotitlán del Valle and is one that uses the pedal loom, which was incorporated by the Spanish kingdom during the conquest of the Americas to speed up its process. Registration for the event is FREE!
Date: July 14, 2024
Time: 2:00-5:00 PM
Address: Museum of Ventura County, 100 E. Main Street, Ventura
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Night in Oaxaca:
Nuestra Voz, Nuestro Poder
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Night in Oaxaca: Our Voice, Our Power will occur on August 9, 2024, at the Olivas Adobe Historic Park. This year, MICOP staff chose our theme because we believe that every voice holds a unique story, dreams, and strength that should be recognized and celebrated. This theme reflects our steadfast commitment to amplifying our community's voices and harnessing their collective power for positive change. We invite you to share your voice with us on August 9 so you can join us for a lovely evening full of community, culture, and music.
Tickets are on sale now!
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SB 1016 to Improve Indigenous And Latine Data & Health Equity Moves Forward in California Legislature
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On Tuesday, June 11th, 2024, the Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project (MICOP), the Latino Coalition for a Healthy California, Comunidades Indigenas en Liderazgo, and Centro Binacional para el Desarrollo Indígena Oxaqueño was pleased to announce that Senate Bill 1016, The Latine and Indigenous Disparities Reduction Act, successfully moved from the Assembly Health Committee to the Appropriations Committee. This marks a significant step forward in our efforts to understand the health needs of our communities.
Senate Bill 1016, authored by Senator Gonzalez, aims to realign the current data disparities faced by Latino and Mesoamerican Indigenous nations. The bill received strong support in the Assembly Health Committee, where it was reviewed and passed with a 15-0 vote! We express appreciation to Assemblymember Mia Bonta and the Committee.
The move to the Appropriations Committee is a critical step in the legislative process, where the fiscal impact of the bill will be reviewed. We are confident that the bill will continue to receive the support it deserves.
For more information about Senate Bill 1016 and its journey through the legislature, please contact Vanessa Terán, Policy Director at vanessa.teran@mixteco.org.
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SB 1016 + Assembly Appropriations Opt-out Letter
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After passing the policy committee, SB 1016 the Latine and Indigenous Disparities Reduction Act is now in suspense in Assembly Appropriations. As you may know, California has projected a budget deficit and the legislature is being very selective and critical of any legislation that has an associated cost.
TAKE ACTION!
As we continue to work with the Assembly Appropriations Committee to ensure SB 1016 moves on to the Assembly Floor, please find an opt-out coalition letter of support for SB 1016 HERE.
Opt in/out:
- Opt-in: If you see your logo and designated signatory at the bottom of the letter and would like to remain signed-on, no further action is required.
- Opt-out: If you would like to be removed from the letter please let me know by Wednesday, August 7th at 12 pm.
If you don't see your organization listed and would like to be included please submit your logo to Vanessa Terán at vanessa.teran@mixteco.org and CC Mar Velez at mvelez@lchc.org.
p.s. ICYMI! SB 1016 was adopted as a Latino Caucus Priority.
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MICOP offers a fast-paced, multilingual, and multicultural work environment dedicated to carrying out our mission. We are currently recruiting for the following positions:
Oxnard
Santa Maria
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