Stop by JTNWI's table at Festival de la Monarca, organized by the Nature Conservancy of Indiana, celebrating the monarch butterfly as it migrates through East Chicago, Indiana. We will have free art-making with artist Kaitlyn Stancy and merchandise for purchase.

This FREE festival also celebrates the monarch’s cultural connections to Mexico through music, food, and dance.

Register today to join us at https://www.mobilize.us/jtnwi/event/827346/.

Join us at Grindhouse Cafe in Highland for a community game night, as we unveil our new board game, ECO LAND!

Elouise Planert created this game through an Indiana University Northwest graphic design internship with JTNWI for Professor Kaitlyn Stancy’s class to teach about environmental justice in the region.

A just transition to a healthier, greener region is winding and full of setbacks. But we as a community have opportunities to take steps in the right direction to achieve this vision. ECO LAND game brings this together in a fun, educational, and family-friendly game!

We will also have other environmental-themed games available to play, such as lotería!

Register today at https://www.mobilize.us/jtnwi/event/825276/.

On August 4, the Michigan City Common Council voted to table resolutions for one month. In September, the council will vote to designate a data center under construction at 402 Royal Road, dubbed "Project Maize," within the Economic Revitalization Area and grant it local tax abatements.

Join us in demanding transparency and accountability from our elected officials. There has been a complete lack of public process regarding this data center. The fast-tracking of these resolutions, the amount of money being thrown around (including a gift of $1 million to the Economic Development Corporation of Michigan City), the ever-mounting unanswered questions (including what company will operate the data center), and the non-disclosure agreements have made it impossible to have a true dialogue with Michigan City communities.

Join us in calling for a pause on all data center buildout in Michigan City. It’s not too late to make your voice heard. Help us pack the council meeting at the September vote!

Register today at https://www.mobilize.us/jtnwi/event/827338/.

As a part of our Nature & Cultural Outings, we are thrilled to collaborate with the amazing Anna Martinez of The Subtle Body Wellness. Anna has been working in the region for decades, bringing healing and community together with her training in Myofascial Release Therapy, Yoga, BreathWork, and Meditation. She has curated a wonderful evening for us that includes light yoga, meditation, and sound bowls.

This event is free and accessible to everyone. We will have folding chairs for those who cannot stand on the ground. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket, or even a towel (whatever is most comfortable). This outing is an opportunity to be in our bodies, in nature, and most importantly, in community, where the real healing begins.

Register today at https://www.mobilize.us/jtnwi/event/820655/.