Xinachtli Comadres National Colectiva
-XCNC
Our Kinship
Is built on an intergenerational commitment to support girls and femms
Xinachtli Comadres National Collectiva seeks to address structural and traumatic root causes of poor health and educational inequities impacting Indigenous, Chicana, and Latina girls and their communities through a culturally rooted, healing informed practice within select communities across the nation. The Xinachtli Comadres National Colectiva is anchored by community facilitators across the country.
MISSION
Xinachtli Comadres National Colectiva is an extended kinship network centering Indigenous, Chicana girls and Latinx youth vitalizing a commitment toward equity and empowerment through healing informed leadership for wellness and systems transformation through:
Indigenous values and rites of passage teachings for youth
Culturally rooted campaigns for prevention & health justice through girls’ leadership, voices and agency in healing-informed strategies based on equity and social justice.
Critical femm building spaces for kinship and allyship building between Xinachtli facilitators and advisors through community exchanges, tools, technical assistance and healing retreats for youth and adult facilitators meaningful
Creative communications strategies for youth leaders to connect and transform harmful narratives, amplifying girls' voices while promoting social and emotional transformation
XCNC
The Xinachtli (She-nash-tli) Comadres National Colectiva, XCNC empowers young women of reproductive age to embrace leadership, cultural resilience, and healing. Our work dismantles systemic oppression by fostering emotional well-being, cultural identity, and advocacy skills essential for creating change in their communities. Central to XCNC is the circulo / circle process, a culturally rooted practice that provides a safe and supportive space for reflection, connection, and collective growth. Through this process, participants build resilience and develop the tools to challenge systemic injustices, advocate for reproductive justice, and pursue equity. Reproductive justice is a cornerstone of our efforts, ensuring women have the right to make decisions about their bodies and access affordable, culturally responsive healthcare. XCNC addresses mental health by creating healing spaces, projects and offering Mental Health First Aid certification, while advocating for accessible reproductive care to promote physical well-being. Participants deepen their connections with their communities and gain the confidence to step into leadership roles, transforming their lives and becoming agents of change.
