CLASSES AND CONNECTIONS

New Member Meetings

We host Quarterly New Member Meetings. These times are currently in flux due to the pandemic. The site will be updated with dates as we offer them.
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​This is a an opportunity to learn about opportunities for involvement with SPIRAL + serves as a Volunteer Orientation for our those joining our Transportation Assistance Program (TAP). Come for the community connections + get plugged into local reproductive justice organizing in action!

Location:
Rotate between virtual and masked in person offerings (In person events require testing prior to attendance). 

Doula Meetups

We host Doula Meet Ups throughout the year. These are an opportunity for current SPIRAL Collective Volunteers across our various programs to come together, build community, rest, relax, and check in with one another. In Clinic Abortion Doulas, our Transportation Assistance Program drivers, Waiting Room Assistance buddies, and Abortion Aftercare Support Kit makers are all invited to come join us!

Please sign up through our volunteer form or follow us on instagram to stay up to
date on meetings.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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​​Upcoming Abortion Trainings: ​
​Abortion Doula Training 

• July 20th & 21st 2024 12pm-3pm each day.
  • Click HERE to register. 

Class Description: This is a 2 day training in which participants will learn techniques and practices to support those having an abortion (both in clinic or otherwise). This course is done through lectures, discussions, and practical exercises. 

• ​*IN PERSON TRAININGS ALWAYS REQUIRE​ 
  • Masks
  •  Rapid or PCR test proof required
  • We do offer  on site testing - 15 minutes before training

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Abortion Aftercare Skill Share Virtual (2 hours) 

• Date and Time: TBD

Class Description: This training will be a mix of information sharing, small group activities and large group discussion. The topics covered will be – basic procedure overview, comfort items, nutrition and body care that may be supportive after an abortion. 

Volunteer Trainings:

• Transportation Assistance Program (TAP) Volunteer Training 
  • June 29th 11am-1pm
  • Please click here to sign up. 
•  SPIRAL will highlight techniques and practices to support those seeking abortions and in need of practical support, in this case, by providing rides to and from abortion appointments. This is a space to learn, share knowledge, connect with others doing this work, practice the necessary emotional intelligence to do this work and deepen relationships with one another.
• During the 2 hours we will talk about the emotional and liberatory skills to hold space for folx seeking abortion and the practical how-to of providing rides.
  
   Education is a core part of reclaiming our power and our bodily autonomy. Abortion has been so politicized and medicalized, barring us of the diverse ways we take care of each other and our communities. We offer this training to create space for learning-- to demystify abortion and encourage those able provide practical support. 

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                          COMMUNITY EVENTS 

BakiBakiBaki Z PORTER is a Black Native multidisciplinary artist and teaching artist. Concentrated on zines, collage, a puppetry BBB believes art is an essential key to our collective liberation. In addition to partnering with organizations, BBB runs their own monthly traveling zine workshops open to all of community. 
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For more information you can follow them on instagram @aloverswar 

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PAST EVENTS

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Reproductive Freedom Lobby Day 2020 : Our deadline for participant registration is February 12th. If someone wants to register after this day we can't guarantee an appointment, but of course we'll give it our best shot!
Wednesday, February 19th, 2020
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MN American College of Nurse Midwives 2019 Optimal Outcomes Conference:
​Perinatal, Reproductive, + Sexual Health
Friday, November 15th, 2019
​8 AM - 5 PM
The Waterford Ballroom, Minneapolis Marriott West
2019 Sponsoree: Tabling + Lunch Presentation

​Reproductive Justice in Reality
​Monday, September 9th, 2019
4 PM - 8 PM
Whole Woman's Health Clinic: 825 S. 8th St. Ste. 1018, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
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Join SPIRAL Collective, and Our Justice, + Whole Woman’s Health of the Twin Cities for an immersive workshop exploring the realities of abortion access and provision through a Reproductive Justice lens. Attendees will flow through the full appointment setting, from check-in to aftercare, in an effort to help allies and partners learn what real abortion looks like – without exaggeration, judgment or stigma. Afterwords, we will unpack how Minnesota’s anti-abortion laws impact this experience, discuss the current lawsuit (Doe v. Minnesota) fighting these restrictions, and learn how folks can do their part by getting involved with the UnRestrict Minnesota campaign.

Refreshments will be served. This event is free to attend. Please note that space is limited and registration is required. Tickets available here. Facebook event here.

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Abortion Aftercare Support Kit (AASK) Making Gathering
Thursday, October 17th 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Ricardo Levins Morales Art Studio: 3260 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Join SPIRAL Collective in crafting Abortion Aftercare Support Kits (AASK bags) for folx! AASK bags are provided free of cost. In the last year, we've supported 30 folx with AASK bags. It time to replenish our stock!
Learn more about our AASK program here.

Come say hi and help us build support kits for the community! We’ll also be giving a brief legal update about the abortion laws in Minnesota + providing opportunities to connect with UnRestrict Minnesota.

This isn't possible without yall! Thank you to all the volunteers that came together at our last AASK event and crafted these bags with such tenderness and beautiful conversations. Thank you to everyone that has donated supplies, hosted drives or cash to make this program possible!

If you have items you would like to donate, please bring them to the event (not required). Here is the list of supplies.

If you cannot make it, but want to support us:
Email us to connect with us about organizing a drive at your workplace, community or to make a supply donation.
Make a donation via Paypal: paypal.me/SPIRALCollective

Yummy warm snacks and coffee/tea/water provided -- please email us with any allergies or to request childcare!

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Collective Freedom: How to Support Yourself and Those You Love After an Abortion
Workshop at Let's Talk About Sex: The National Reproductive Justice Conference (October 25th - 27th)
Hyatt Regency in Atlanta, Georgia
Workshop: #76
Date: 10/25/2019
Time: 3:15:00 PM
Room: University
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Workshop Overview: Marginalized folks who can get pregnant are no strangers to the aggressive anti-abortion policies that have been sweeping the nation. Destigmatization is a core part of reclaiming our power and our bodily autonomy. Abortion has been so politicized and medicalized, when the mastery of how to take care of our bodies resides within us. We believe that it is important to stimulate best practices conversations as a way to empower and remind folks of the knowledge that lies within/between. Our workshop is a brave container for folx to talk openly about abortion aftercare. To expand & reconstruct the narrative of abortion to include aftercare & community care. To honor + breathe our lineage in this work. Sharing skills to care for the mind+body+spirit in practical and non-judgement ways. We invite participants to take away comfort techniques, nutritional support and other care tools to add to their toolkits for liberation.