You might know us as Rise Up Rooted, an organization started by us, Drea and Ronin, that came out of losing our jobs at CALC due to COVID and wanting to continue hosting me and white supremacy for white-bodied and white-presenting folks. We were helping white folks “rise up rooted” by becoming more aware of their internalized white supremacy before showing up to social justice movements. This work has expanded and grown, hence the new name “Apokalypsis,” to reveal truths unknown.
Drea and Ronin are still very much best buds, and look forward to doing collaborative projects in the future! You can fill out the contact form if you want to get in contact with Drea. 🙂
Our current structure
Fiscal sponsorship
We are currently under the non-profit wing of Grassroots Connect, an incredible 501c3 run by volunteers whose sole purpose is to fiscally sponsor little orgs like this one. Apokalypsis is currently working on becoming an independent 501c3.
Advisory team
The Apokalypsis Advisory Team (AAT) is a group of BIPOC contractors with expertise in equity, social justice, and/or anti-racism. The purpose of the AAT is to advise Apokalypsis facilitators, the executive director, and the board of directors on ways to best advance our mission. All AAT advisors have an open invitation to join the Board of Directors as well, in a separate capacity.
Board of Directors
All of our directors are employed at nonprofit organizations, or have extensive experience working at nonprofit organizations. All white-bodied board of directors have completed at least one “me and white supremacy” learning course. These are unpaid positions.
“After years of experience in social justice non-profits, I have seen how DEI trainings fall short of the deep relationship building, ethics of care and cultural deprogramming tools that are needed to restore our communities from white supremacy culture. Apokalypsis’ work goes beyond typical DEI models by incorporating somatic, relational and sometimes spiritual practices to provide capacious frameworks that support cascading processes beyond the initial workshops. I joined Apokalypsis because of the community around this organization—a community that is committed to unlearning and undoing the legacies of settler colonialism and reimagining what care, accountability, reconciliation, and relatonship-based culture change look like between and among white folks and folks of color. Apokalypsis is in it for the long haul.”
– Board Chair, when asked why they donate their time to the Apokalypsis board
Executive Director – Robin “Ronin” Quirke (they/them/elle)
Ronin helps those raised and shaped within the occupier culture to break free from unhealthy conditioning, to reconnect with their true selves and other beings, through courses, workshops, touch healing, and one-on-one coaching. They have a research background in the field of social psychology, and although has worked on important topics like climate change mitigation and political reform, they have come to realize true change happens by releasing the patterns of separation and hierarchy, and moving towards connection and humility. You can connect with them directly at ronin@apok-ccrf.org They gel with the teachings of Thomas Hübl, Rev angel Kyodo williams, and Alok, and have a daily practice of connecting with Gaia/Spirit realm (an unexpected life-change that came from living in the process of self-decolonization). If you want to get to know Ronin a bit more, you can check out their podcast “Cracks in the Cement” by clicking here.
BIPOC Student Youth Grant (where 10% of all fees go)
This grant is awarded to high school level Native, Black, and or other students of color (BIPOC) identity-focused student youth groups or clubs (e.g., Native student group, Black Student Union, Latinx cumbia dance club) in Lane County, or if it’s a Native identity-focused student group or club, any groups or clubs that have at least one student from one or more of the nine recognized tribes in Oregon, regardless of county. These grants offer financial support towards any aspect of educational opportunities for group or club activities (transportation, food, location rental, materials, fees, etc.).
Grants are typically $250 each, and are offered every season (groups can be awarded two per year). You can send questions to info@apok-ccrf.org
Go here to fill out a quick and easy interest form.