P R O M O T I N G D I V E R S I T Y A M O N G O R E G O N S T A T E P A R K S B Y : C H E R I S E H U N T E R

INCLUSION PROJECT

INCLUSION

• Definition: To fight against exclusion and all of the social diseases exclusion gives birth to - i.e. racism, sexism, handicapism, etc. Fighting for inclusion also involves assuring that all support systems are available to those who need such support. Providing and maintaining support systems is a civic responsibility, not a favor. We were all born "in". Society will immediately improve at the point we honor this truth!!

Source: http://www.inclusion.com/inclusion.html

ACTIVITIES TO ADDRESS INCLUSION

• Metro-Inclusion Data Spreadsheet

• SCORP and data analysis of diverse park attendees

• Researched toolkits of inventory from other park organizations ( Texas and Albert, California)

METRO PARTNERS AND NATURE

• Connecting the community with nature in the greater Portland Region• Addressing the cultural needs of specific

communities of color• Partners are interested in identifying common

goals that are involved with bringing together the skills wisdom, knowledge, and resources available to them

METRO-INCLUSION DATA PROJECT

DATA PROJECT TOOLS

Gathered data on:• Target Audience • Region• Marketing: Social

Media Involvement• Programs Providing

historical and cultural education• Staff and volunteer

recruitment/retention

SCORP/DATA ANALYSIS

• SCORP: Statewide Comprehensive Recreation Plan• Data Composed in Improving Parks • Non-profit rules and regulations

• Data Analyzed from park attendees (2009-2011)• Learned about park laws and response rates• More trails and recreational activities needed to attract a

diversified audience

TOOLKITS ANALYZED

• Texas: Pools and museums• Multiple parks that focus on the Texas population

and inclusion initiative

TOOLKITS ANALYZED

• Albert, California: Focused on language barriers.• Language in parks initiative• Open opportunities of nature for all

IN PROGRESS

• Composing an inventory sheet for themes collected from the Inclusion Meetings (2015-2016)• Attending the Inclusion Meetings and gathering

notes (2/17/2016)

NEXT STEPS

• Researching educational non-profits and diverse non-profits for future inclusion initiatives based on my knowledge of non-profit organizations

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