Inclusion & Belonging

BIPOC Affinity Group

Fri, 05/10/2024 - 15:10

Join us as we celebrate our cultures, uplift each other through our unique experiences, and build cross-cultural connections.

Be Part of the Conversation

Join us for future conversations among peers. Support and be supported by others. Registration links to come. 

Questions? Contact Christen Peterson 765-349-3510.

Spanish-Speaking Camp Professionals

Fri, 05/10/2024 - 10:11

Camp en Español

Únase a nosotros para una conversación abierta sobre nuestro trabajo como profesionales de campamentos. Esperamos construir una comunidad y discutir los problemas que enfrentan los profesionales de campamentos de habla hispana, brindar oportunidades para el desarrollo profesional de los miembros de nuestra comunidad y ofrecer información a los campamentos en general sobre la comunidad y los campamentos de habla hispana.
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Indigenous Appropriation Assessment Tool

Fri, 01/12/2024 - 13:11
This assessment tool — developed by Maine Summer Camps (MSC) — is intended to help camps examine their ethos with an openness to experiencing the camp’s symbols and practices from other perspectives.

Improving Belonging at Camp — Moving Forward Together

“Because true belonging only happens when we present our authentic, imperfect selves to the world, our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of self-acceptance.” -...
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Advocacy and Policymaking through Understanding

An Interview with Maulian Dana Bryant
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Embracing JEDI Strategy: A Vital Integration for Organizational Success

For far too long, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) efforts have been pushed to the sidelines, often treated as separate initiatives rather than an essential...
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Making Paddling More Inclusive: Kayaking with Nonprofit Diversify Whitewater

Fri, 10/20/2023 - 08:00
Diversify Whitewater was founded in June 2020 during the Black Lives Matter movement with the mission of sharing the beauty of paddling with Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), and allies.
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BIPOC Affinity Group Conversations

Thu, 09/21/2023 - 14:13
The BIPOC Affinity Group is a safe and inclusive space dedicated to fostering community and centering BIPOC camp professionals. This virtual space is designed for those who...
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The Power of Engaging Diversity by Hiring International Exchange Visitors

Fri, 09/15/2023 - 13:51
The world has 206 sovereign states — are you maximizing the opportunities for diversity at your camp?
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2023 2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusive Practices at Camp Survey

Mon, 09/11/2023 - 13:39
Content note: Statistics on suicide attempts among LGBTQ youth When people worry about what might happen, the fears we carry can get in the way of us doing really good things. I...
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