Who We Are and What We Do:
The Diversity and Inclusion Group (DIG) was formally recognized as a Resident Activity by the Resident Council on October 1, 2021. We operate under the umbrella of the Education Counselor with monthly programming and special presentations that engage residents in exploring their own unconscious biases* to help achieve the following goals:
- To build understanding how bias operates in the larger society and help everyone at Willamette View feel more welcome and safe.
- To learn about increased cultural sensitivity needs, unconscious bias, micro-aggressions, and other inequities in our society and at Willamette View
- To promote multicultural education and discussion for residents and staff through articles, guest speakers, films, and outings.
OUR PROGRAMMING:
We invite and welcome all Residents to join us in our programs.
• Monthly Steering meetings--Wednesday after the First Tuesday of each month, 1:30 PM ZOOM
• Monthly Open Forum Presentations by speakers to explore specific topics in depth
• Special Programming on a particular topic: E.g., Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration,
Holocaust Remembrance Observance, Juneteenth Say Their Names Ceremony.
Steering Team Planning Meetings usually fall on the Wednesday after the first Tuesday of each month. Meetings are via ZOOM at 1:30.
For more information, please contact Helen Spector