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share and spread the spores! THIS IS WHAT COMMUNITY LOOKS LIKE! @pocfungicommunity With excitement and gratitude for your support and constant encouragement from all our relatives across the diaspora, we present for 2SQT BI&POC the Fungi Community Autonomy Grant. We are redistributing funds with the intention to promote autonomy and the creation of community care networks. Individuals who are awarded the Fungi Community Autonomy Grant share similar values and vision for creating, like mycelial networks, systems of care that can respond to community needs without the involvement of carceral systems that only serve to perpetuate generational trauma by separating families and serving the prison industrial complex.  For those who are building community and affinity groups that are not affiliated with any institution, this grant is for you and we welcome you to apply.  The funds being granted were raised though fundraisers from zine sales, the spring virtual gathering, and individual donations by people who also believe in abolishing systems of oppression. The application form is in bio and will remain open until Wednesday, November 24th allowing almost 2 weeks for people to apply.  Please share with individuals who may benefit from this grant and apply soon. Grantees will be notified via email by Friday, December 3rd. #CommunityCare #Autonomy #MycelialNetwork #FungiIsIntersectional #SystemsOfSupport #FungalRelatives #LandBack #BuildingGoodRelations #POCFungiCommunity #WebsOfReciprocity https://www.instagram.com/p/CWI1Gt5L7vSyeYX1R_6UwMSzJu_ZpWxWIk-x6g0/?utm_medium=tumblr

!!PRESENTER ANNOUNCEMENT!! for the @traditionalknowledgegathering We are beyond elated to see our loved one, Mario Ceballos of the @pocfungicommunity Mario will be offering a fireside discussion, facilitating topics like the commodification of the Sacred, Land Back, autonomy, community building + organizing. Mario will also discuss this gem: Restoring our Relationship with Fungi Mario Ceballos of POCFC will talk about Huitlacoche as an ancestral food to reclaim. Mario has been drawing inspiration from this ancient ancestor for the past year and has allowed the lessons to ground their understanding of the times we are living in. Mario will share from the heart about the way Huitlacoche and other fungi have been waiting for us to come back and remember our ancient relationships with them. Mario Ceballos (he/him/they) is of Yoheme ancestry who lives on occupied Kumeyaay land. Mario is the co-founder of POC Fungi Community (POCFC). The POCFC is an intersectional space for BIPOC people to safely speak + learn about science, environmental and social justice, spirituality, food sovereignty, and access to medicinal and edible fungi, and so much more. Mario will facilitate a space where we can share stories about our fungal kin and how we can incorporate their lessons into our collective healing and liberation. Mario has been involved in social justice movements since their preteens + uses those experiences to organize around mycology and more specifically ethnomycology, the study of humans in relation to the fungal Queendom. Mario is a stay at home parent of three children & when they are not on a nature walk with their little ones or organizing community events, they enjoy reading books and cooking for friends and family. more info and register at: www.mycobotanica.com Our gathering is donation based, sliding scale. we have a great form on our website to show you what this really means ;) no one is turned away for lack of funds we offer home cooked meals during the weekend, speakers, camping & live music ! please share & support so we can treat our guest speakers + YOU cozy and well. in solidarity #commodificationofthesacred #pocfungicommunity (at Adirondack Mountains) https://www.instagram.com/p/CR6LmaYNN6B/?utm_medium=tumblr

UPCOMING KNOWLEDGE SHARE! • @herban.cura Indigenous Fungi Uses on Turtle Island facilitated by @pocfungicommunity Saturday, February 13, 2021 2:00- 5:00 PM EST Mario Ceballos (he/him/they) is of Yoeme ancestry who lives on occupied Kumeyaay land. Mario is the co-founder of POC Fungi Community (POCFC). The POCFC is an intersectional space for BIPOC people to safely speak and learn about science, environmental and social justice, spirituality, food sovereignty, and access to medicinal and edible fungi, and so much more. Mario will facilitate a space where we can share stories about our fungal kin and how we can incorporate their lessons into our collective healing and liberation. Mario has been involved in social justice movements since their preteens and uses those experiences to organize around mycology and more specifically ethnomycology, the study of humans in relation to the fungal Queendom. Mario is a stay at home parent of three children and when they are not on a nature walk with their children or organizing community events, they enjoy reading books and cooking for friends and family. Link in bio @herban.cura #mycology #fungi #mushrooms #wildmushrooms #pocfungicommunity #marioceballos #herbancura #decolonizemycology #mycelium #love https://www.instagram.com/p/CLCPg8AjdeQ/?igshid=bsz58jmke1bi

Good morning! Been having such a restful and joyful time here in so called San Diego. Getting caught up with friends and getting that plant and sunlight therapy. I can’t explain to you how much amazing energy and vibe was created for the @pocfungicommunity Fungi Gathering at the @worldbeatcenter. So much love, dedication and spirit went into that event. The organizers are superstars and held such a healing space and created such a beautiful event. I’m very honored and humbled to be invited and included in this community. For the love of fungi and justice! I’m gearing up to drive north towards @flora_y_tierra to be part of another special event: MYCELIAL NETWORK GATHERING hosted and curated by @mama_maiz alongside my dear friend @pocfungicommunity and yummy foods by @milpa_vegan @lalobalocashares will be there vending and offering free plant medicine to undocumented friends, refugees and those affected by racist border policies. This is what’s up! Collaboration and connection between Mycology and serving the people. Justice must be cultivated from the ground up, from the hyphae. Care must be created. Trust must be built. Y’all we live in trying times and it’s so important now more than ever to bring our skill sets together to share and bring new paradigms to the fold. Ones that are created by those who are on the ground doing that work. Eternally humbled by that work, that care and that dedication. Mycology without justice is just not enough for me. Mycology without inclusion is not rad. Mycology without care for others is just capitalism. And we know how that goes. Head to my website to see full details of the event for this Friday and other classes I have in the LA area and in New Mexico and Colorado coming up next week. This mycelial network we are growing together is so beautiful and I’m just in complete awe. Thank you! #smugtownmushrooms #mycology #floraytierra #mamamaiz #pocfungicommunity #pocfungigatheringonkumeyaayterritory #fungi #mycelium #mycelialgathering #love #solidarity #myceliatethestate https://www.instagram.com/p/B9W3bdEFm6v/?igshid=1tb5dezp7njzk

I’m here sunshine! In so called California and I’m ready to have a serious Fungi filled time with you! Next week, join us for a Mycelial Network Gathering at @flora_y_tierra Friday night, March 6! I’m honored and over joyed to return to swoon with kitties and dear friend @mama_maiz ! Lots of cute activities happening, amazing speakers, demos and food! Come vibe out and connect with this growing and resilient community! Check out @pocfungicommunity & @milpa_vegan They’ll be there too! Register for this amazing, one time event at @flora_y_tierra Check my website or Facebook events to get the full scoop of classes I’m offering in the area. Help spread the word and the mycelial web! Let’s connect and get the Mycelium tenacious and healthy! #smugtownmushrooms #tongvaland #longbeach #california #mycology #mushrooms #fungi #losangeles #mycelium #myceliatethestate #pocfungicommunity https://www.instagram.com/p/B9J-iFnlyub/?igshid=knjy1xb5b4b5

FUNGI GATHERING ON KUMEYAAY TERRITORY aka so called San Diego! Next week !! Mushrooms, Art, music, classes, kid activities, tattooing, community and more! We’ve been quiet since last Fall. Lots of reflection and work since our last gathering together. We can’t wait to attend this magical event! Please consider joining @pocfungicommunity and dozens of other teachers, makers, healers and creators in this special day! We haven’t forgotten about anyone and look forward to coming together again with lots of the community we got to meet and build with at last years #newmoonmycologysummit ! Please register for this amazing event, share and spread the word and even if you can’t attend please consider donating to this important community work! Lots more info on the teachers, classes, workshops, Art, music, vending and more can be found at @pocfungicommunity !! Give them a follow and see what’s growing! #mycology #fungi #pocfungicommunity #decolonizemycology #fungipower #plantpower #thanktheplants #solidarity #nomushroomsforICE #fuckthewall #myceliatethestate (at WorldBeat Cultural Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/B81FQesJOy_/?igshid=kw8c35fggoxf

I’m hitting the road soon and this is REALLY why I’m headed to the West Coast! Y’all I’m pumped and very honored to be back & included in this amazing moment! Thank you @pocfungicommunity for having me and thanks to all the amazing people who I am sharing my day with there! I can’t explain what a lovely day it’s going to be with so many creators, healers, teachers and fantastic people. Food, music, Art, workshops, kids activities, fungi, fungi, fungi! Go and register and come through! Even if you can attend please consider donating to support the work! #smugtownmushrooms #pocfungicommunity #mycology #fungi #love #mycelium #landback #solidarity (at WorldBeat Cultural Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8wTu7dHV15/?igshid=13kgxrbh5mjcc