PAUL SMITHS — The Adirondack Diversity Initiative and the Adirondack North Country Association have announced the return of the Adirondack Diversity Initiative Symposium — a community gathering designed to empower residents, organizations and businesses to enact positive change toward a more welcoming and inclusive region.
All are welcome to attend this full-day event that aims to inspire, challenge and invigorate participants as they explore ideas and practices to help them better serve their communities.
The symposium, titled “Creating Inclusivity in North Country Communities,” will take place at Paul Smith’s College VIC in Paul Smiths from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12. to 3:30 p.m. Registration includes networking and coffee starting at 9 a.m.; presentations, panel discussions and workshops; and opportunities to engage before and after the symposium’s main programs.
Registration is open at www.adirondack.org/2024-adi-symposium.
“I am thrilled to bring back the Symposium after a period of dormancy, especially at a time when these conversations are more vital than ever,” ADI Director Tiffany Rea-Fisher said.
She said this year’s event has been thoughtfully curated to address a wide range of topics, including LGBTQIA-plus lived experiences in the region, how to create inclusive workplaces, a debrief with our region’s new diversity reporter, and the evolving relationship between people and nature.
“Our goal is to foster open dialogue and shared learning, and we invite everyone to join us in shaping a more inclusive future for the Adirondacks. I truly believe that within this symposium, there’s something for everyone,” Rea-Fisher said.
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