Mokita Meal

2435 Rozzelles Ferry Road,Charlotte NC 28208

13 August, 2022

Description

"Mokita" is a word from the Kivila language, spoken in Papua New Guinea, which loosely translates to: the truth we all know but agree not to talk about. Concepts in the English language related to the notion of mokita include things like "the “elephant in the room," euphemisms, or “polite fiction”, in which everyone is aware of the truth but pretends to believe some alternative version to avoid shame, embarrassment, or conflict. We believe that the mokita is an excellent starting point for building true community, allyship, and even kinship, and we think there is no better place to do this than around a table, sharing delicious food with each other. Here's what to expect: You will be welcomed just as you are, join a table of others, and be guided through intentional discussion as you partake in four delicious courses. We hope by the end of the evening you will be well-nourished, inspired and empowered, and perhaps leave with more questions than you came with that energize you in your change-making journey. About the facilitator: M. Terre Lucas has spent her career as an educator of college students and with women who have experience in the justice system. As the creator of The Mokita Meal, Terre facilitates sensitive dinner conversations that create space for guests to think through their next sustainable step in becoming a proponent of constructive change. Terre also co-facilitates a social justice book club for members of the Charlotte community and is a Trauma Healing apprentice. About the food-curator: Melanee Marshall is the Founder and Chief Creative Liberator of Closet Creatives in Charlotte, NC, a company designing unique dinner experiences that ignite and liberate creativity. She describes herself as a multi-passionate hyper-creative and educator. About the host: Kinship Plot is a community of learning and practice committed to imagining and embodying resonant relationships of every kind. As we build a living laboratory of new ways of being together, Kinship Plot regularly hosts gatherings like this to express our motifs of liberatory welcome, life together, and collaborative learning.