Colleen Butler 12/11/25 Colleen Butler 12/11/25

Reclaiming Rigor: Lifting community wisdom as essential data

Reclaiming rigor isn’t a matter of technical accuracy. It is a matter of belonging. When institutions rely on white-framed ideas of objectivity, communities become subjects instead of partners—and harmful patterns repeat. Real rigor lives in relationship, in lived experience, and in the wisdom communities use every day to navigate systems not built for their survival.

Colleen Butler 12/1/25 Colleen Butler 12/1/25

Intergenerational Power: Amplifying Youth Voices and Uniting Communities Against Divisive Forces

Alia Stevenson 11/10/25 Alia Stevenson 11/10/25

When the Pendulum Swings Back: Holding Rage on the Edge of What’s Next

As the pendulum begins to swing back, we explore how to hold rage, make room for calm, and prepare our communities for what comes next.

Colleen Butler 10/23/25 Colleen Butler 10/23/25

Leading Through Political and Organizational Upheaval

Colleen Butler 9/29/25 Colleen Butler 9/29/25

When the Budget Gets Cut, the Commitment Doesn’t Have To

Scaling back DEI due to politics or budget? Don’t lose your commitment. nINA Collective’s Community of Practice helps organizations sustain equity work through low-cost, high-impact support: affinity groups, coaching, and learning resources.