ABOUT
At Milpa Studio,we draw inspiration from the milpa – an Indigenous agricultural system where diverse crops thrive through mutual support.
Just as the Milpa system fosters diversity and mutual support among crops, we develop organizational strategies where all elements work together in harmony instead of isolation, strengthening each other rather than competing for resources.
VISION:
To cultivate a thriving ecosystem of organizations, non-profits and collectives across Turtle Island, to grow sustainably, bring ambitious projects to life in harmony, and create lasting positive impact in their communities.
MISSION:
Milpa Studio provides strategic support that centers relationships and reciprocity. We help organizations plan effectively while staying true to their values.
VALUES:
Matriarchy:
Honoring the wisdom of matriarchal leadership systems and circular ways of organizing. This work recognizes the central role of women and two-spirit people in maintaining and protecting Indigenous knowledge systems and governance structures.
Reciprocity:
Like the Milpa system, we nurture relationships based on mutual care and responsibility. We recognize that all work must contribute to the collective wellbeing of our communities and the land.Justice:
Humility:
Approaching this work as constant learning, acknowledging mistakes along the way. Committed to ongoing unlearning of colonial mindsets. Remaining accountable to communities and recognizing that true wisdom comes from collective knowledge and ancestral teachings.
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