10/27/2026
Greetings community! Every once in a while we like to hold space for reminders/ refreshers when it comes to the work that we do and the principles that we uphold for ourselves and our community when it comes to how to show up in the space of energy democracy. Here are Soul staff members Michelle and RAF at one of our community meetings sharing two of the Jemez Principles 3/4 and how to uphold these principles in a positive way.
3). Let People Speak for Themselves
We must be sure that relevant voices of people directly affected are heard. Ways must be provided for spokespersons to represent and be responsible to the affected constituencies. It is important for organizations to clarify their roles, and who they represent, and to assure accountability within our structures.
4). Work Together In Solidarity and Mutuality
Groups working on similar issues with compatible visions should consciously act in solidarity, mutuality and support each other’s work. In the long run, a more significant step is to incorporate the goals and values of other groups with your own work, in order to build strong relationships. For instance, in the long run, it is more important that labor unions and community economic development projects include the issue of environmental sustainability in their own strategies, rather than just lending support to the environmental organizations. So communications, strategies and resource sharing is critical, to help us see our connections and build on these.
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