ADI's Cultural Consciousness Building
Cultural Consciousness Training
It’s not diversity training, it’s cultural consciousness.
At ADI, we employ a cognitive-behavioral approach to our work, exploring the underlying reasons for thoughts and behaviors. This allows participants to gain personal insights and make positive changes. We strive to create a supportive environment that
promotes education and understanding while avoiding blame or shame. Our approach encourages meaningful growth and self-reflection, which are essential in building a solid foundation for progress in this work.
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Our Cultural Consciousness Building is facilitated as active conversations, rooted in education, and tailored to meet the specific needs of the community, organization, or business that initiated our services.
Areas of Focus Include:
Education
Community & Ally Outreach
Coalition Building
Tourism
Commerce & Economy
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For more information email Melanie at mreding@adirondack.org to set up a call to learn more about your needs.
Welcoming & Belonging Micro-credential
Our Welcoming & Belonging Micro-credential Course offers local businesses, chambers of commerce, and community groups essential knowledge and best practices for creating inclusive and welcoming spaces for all staff and clientele. This program, provided by North Country Community College (NCCC), was initiated by ANCA’s Adirondack Diversity Initiative in collaboration with the Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. It was developed with input from local businesses, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ community members, DEI professionals, educators, and organizations that participated in a pilot program in 2021.
This self-paced, asynchronous course will engage participants in a journey of self-reflection and discovery while providing tools for problem-solving and effecting change. Upon completion, participants will receive a micro-credential badge that can be shared on their website or social media platforms, along with an optional paper certificate of completion.
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To learn more or register, please click on the Welcoming and Belonging Micro-credential Landing Page link below.
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