The Interpreter's DEI Toolkit

NAI Webinars: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core to the mission of the National Association for Interpretation (NAI). Interpreters are the tellers and facilitators of stories for our communities and public lands. As we manage and interpret public lands, historic sites, nature centers, zoos, and museums protected for all, we are unashamed about promoting diversity and inclusion. NAI and our profession includes and empowers the voices of People of Color, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, and people across the gender spectrum. We strive to be cognizant of privilege. We embrace the value of diversity and work for full representation on public lands. Included below are the recordings from our recent webinars and some additional resources related to this subject matter.

Purchase of on-demand content is non-refundable and non-transferable. Only the account where the digital content is purchased will be able to access the item.

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Discovering and Identifying Place from an Indigenous Lens
Owen Oliver
60 minutes
CE: 1
Date: September 20, 2022
Webinar Recording

During this session we will work forward to open up a conversation on place. Place is a crucial element to identify and discuss while providing tours and interpretation. In this webinar, you will understand how Indigenous people view place and how knowledge systems and teachings come from place. If you are interested in learning more about Indigenous people and how to become a better ally, this is a great webinar for you.

Regular price: 35.00
Discounted member price: 10.00

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Land Acknowledgements and Beyond
Owen Oliver
60 minutes
CE: 1
Date: May 3, 2022
Webinar Recording

This webinar discusses the importance of land acknowledgements while doing community work and giving tours. In our time together, we will dive deep into the history and importance of land acknowledgements while ensuring the future steps to ensure Indigenous voices are present and activated. Participants will be able to walk away with understanding their roles and responsibilities in giving land acknowledgements as well as the tools to craft their own.

Regular price: 35.00
Discounted member price: 10.00

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Shifting the Spectrum for Adaptive Events
Kelley Brugmann
75 minutes
CE: 1.5
Date: March 29, 2022
Webinar Recording

Simple adaptive changes to an event creates an inviting and safe space for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Hear how "Silent Night," an adaptive holiday event, was highly successful and discover how you can easily adapt your events to create an inclusive opportunity for all.

Regular price: 40.00
Discounted member price: 15.00

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Two Languages, Doble Oportunidad
Lorena Boles, Freddy Fernandez-Ramirez, Andy Fisher
60 minutes
CE: 1
Date: October 22, 2020
Webinar Recording

Let’s explore the benefits and challenges of bilingual interpretation! We will discuss interpretation in formats such as exhibits, written materials and in person interpretation, using the experiences of Saguaro National Park as a primary example.

Regular price: 35.00
Discounted member price: 10.00

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Elevating Indigenous Voices
Panel Discussion
90 minutes
CE: 1.5
Date: September 30, 2020
Webinar Recording

Using interpretation to amplify Indigenous voices provides spaces for healing and education within the local Indigenous and wider communities. This panel discussion will highlight a unique partnership between California’s largest Native American tribe, the Yurok Tribe, and California State Parks. These two entities have been working together for over three decades to make parks relevant through elevating the voices of the people who have cared for these landscapes since time immemorial.

This recording is free to NAI members. The nonmember price will help support the ability for NAI to continue to offer these webinars.

Regular price: 15.00
Discounted member price: 0.00

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Telling All Americans’ Stories
Lauren Devore and Megan Springate
60 minutes
CE: 1
Date: September 22, 2020
Webinar Recording

There are hidden stories in every town, city and state waiting to be discovered and interpreted. The hope is to give people the ability to connect with others in telling all stories.

Regular price: 35.00
Discounted member price: 10.00

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Solutions for Inclusive Interpretation
Rolonda Teal
60 minutes
CE: 1
Date: September 17, 2020
Webinar Recording

Solutions for Inclusive Interpretation is designed to provide a nine-step solution to developing multivocal stories for interpretive professionals. The National Park Service system will serve as a case study for this model.

Regular price: 35.00
Discounted member price: 10.00

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Race, Social Justice, and Interpretation
Panel Discussion
90 minutes
CE: 1.5
Date: June 25, 2020
Webinar Recording

Recent events have thrust issues of race and social justice to the forefront of the national conversation, but systemic inequities have been obstacles for generations. Interpreters are uniquely positioned to effect positive change, but what actions can we take, regardless of where we work or what we interpret, to overcome injustice, not only at our sites but throughout society? This panel discussion highlights accomplished interpreters who work to serve underserved populations, promote cultural understanding, and amplify voices for positive change.

This recording is free to NAI members. The nonmember price will help support the ability for NAI to continue to offer these webinars.

Regular price: 15.00
Discounted member price: 0.00

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Increasing Digital Access to ALL Audiences (DEI Panel)
InterpTech 2020

Increasing Digital Access to ALL Audiences = Increasing Physical Access to ALL Audiences – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) Panel

Moderator: Nina Roberts, PhD, Professor, Dept of Recreation, Parks, & Tourism, San Francisco State University
Panelist: Jose Gonzalez, Founder of Latino Outdoors
Panelist: Myrian Solis Coronel, Director of Community Engagement, Parks California
Panelist: Yanira Castro, Owner, Humanity Communications Collective

CE: 1.5

Regular price: 35.00
Discounted member price: 10.00

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Beyond the Dominant Narratives of History
Montana Napier
90 minutes
CE: 1.5
Date: March 12, 2020
Webinar Recording

What are the stories told at your site? Who created or curated these stories? What is "missing" from the public eye? All are invited to explore these challenging questions & more.

Montana Napier currently serves as an Interpretive Specialist with Washington State Parks. While earning her Master’s in Environmental Education, she led Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives within place-based nonprofits. She believes that interpreting our histories with greater intention and perspective has the power to reduce racism in our schools, society, and in the natural world.

Regular price: 40.00
Discounted member price: 15.00

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The Future Is Queer: Practices In Queering Interpretation
Casey Bries
60 minutes
CE: 1
Date: January 7, 2020
Webinar Recording

In this session, participants will examine privilege as it pertains to interpretive planning and programming. Participants will reflect on individual and organizational practices and develop strategies for engaging a diverse and meaningful audience.

Casey Bries is an Education and Outreach Coordinator for the Open Space & Mountain Parks department for the City of Boulder, Colorado. Casey serves on the City of Boulder’s Racial Equity Team, NAI’s DEI Committee and has developed a variety of Equity and Inclusion Trainings for staff and volunteers.

Regular price: 40.00
Discounted member price: 15.00

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Accessibility for All: Promoting Inclusion
Presenter: Ann-Marie Lisi

Get a snapshot of training to help interpreters understand disabilities and how to work with individuals who have disabilities. Conduct an accessibility self-evaluation.

Regular price: 45.00
Discounted member price: 20.00

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Tying It All Together with Native Communities
Presenter: Francis E. Mendoza, Sonja Gomez The Ohlone peoples tie their world together through cordage, stories, and ceremony. Explore how to maintain meaningful relationships with indigenous peoples in a good, respectful way.

Regular price: 45.00
Discounted member price: 20.00

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Telling the American Indian Story
Mandy Van Heuvelen & Ami Temarantz
60 minutes
CE: 1
Date: September 17, 2019
Webinar Recording

The National Museum of the American Indian shares methods to engage visitors with indigenous history and culture in inclusive ways to change the narrative of the American story. This webinar is intended for professional development around the issues of engaging with audiences in a more inclusive manner with facilitated dialogue while still upholding the integrity of the content in interactive ways.

Regular price: 35.00
Discounted member price: 10.00

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Combatting Erasure Through Interpretation
Agnolia Gay and Chy’Na Nellon
90 minutes
CE: 1.5
Date: September 10, 2019
Webinar Recording

This webinar will be a session on recovering, recording and sharing the stories of historically displaced figures, events, and histories while being inclusive of community and scholars. Learning to include community, historical scholars and other forms of interpretation is vital to sharing a hidden narrative as opposed to rewriting it.

Regular price: 40.00
Discounted member price: 15.00

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From First Nature Moments to Life-long Career
Julio Soria and Vianey Moreno
60 minutes
CE: 1
Date: August 22, 2019
Webinar Recording

Community Nature Connection engages youth to develop leaders through professional development and career advancement. Learn about strategies you can implement in your community.

Regular price: 35.00
Discounted member price: 10.00

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Culturally Sensitive Interpretation
Andy Bleckinger
90 minutes
CE: 1.5
Date: August 13, 2019
Webinar Recording

Cultural interpretation can be a sensitive subject. If done poorly, visitors may feel unwelcome, left out, or even offended. Explore the concepts of cultural relativism, cultural literacy, and cultural engagement, and discover how interpretation can connect with past and present cultures in a sensitive manner.

Regular price: 40.00
Discounted member price: 15.00

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Decolonizing Interpretation
Jane Beattie and Bill Gwaltney
60 minutes
CE: 1
Date: July 30, 2019
Webinar Recording

Heritage interpretation has both the opportunity and an obligation to be more inclusive of culture and to question dominant and privileged cultural perspectives. What does decolonizing look like and how might each of us do in our own interpretive practices to decolonize our programs, exhibits, and spaces?

Regular price: 35.00
Discounted member price: 10.00

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Interpreting America's Racial History
Elon Cook Lee
90 minutes
CE: 1.5
Date: July 16, 2019
Webinar Recording

What’s so scary about discussing race? This interactive session will outline the history, the language, the legacy, and strategies that can be used for leading race dialogues at your site.

Regular price: 40.00
Discounted member price: 15.00

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Using Guest Input
to Create Meaningful Sensory Inclusive Staff Training

Roger Torbert
60 minutes
CE: 1
Date: June 27, 2019
Webinar Recording

The Birmingham Zoo asked 200 families who have children with sensory processing needs to visit throughout the year and tell us what we could do to make our facility more sensory inclusive. This presentation provides an overview of our research and shows how the Zoo responded, including how we trained our staff to meet this need.

Regular price: 35.00
Discounted member price: 10.00

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What Does Audience Inclusion Truly Mean?
Brian Mast
60 minutes
CE: 1
Date: June 11, 2019
Webinar Recording

One of the most important interpretive topics discussed among our peers is inclusion. We strive to be spaces where anyone can come to explore and learn about nature and history. In an effort to include these audiences in our interpretation it would help to have a basic understanding of Autism and Dementia along with the importance of including these audiences to reach your interpretive goal.

Regular price: 35.00
Discounted member price: 10.00

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Talk Less, See and Do More!
Claire Thomas
60 minutes
CE: 1
Date: May 7, 2019
Webinar Recording

Focus on inclusion at your site! Learn how one CIG modified an existing program, wrote a brand new program, and has found ways to include people with special needs/intellectual disabilities into standard programming at her site. There will be time for Q&A and brainstorming.

Regular price: 35.00
Discounted member price: 10.00

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Controversy - Sensitive Subjects In Non-Personal Interp.
Ray Radigan
60 minutes
CE: 1
Date: October 30, 2018
Webinar Recording

Whether it’s an uncomfortable historic event or a hot button political issue, addressing controversial topics in signage, publications, and online can be even more difficult than face-to-face. With a limited number of characters to interpret a topic that inflames passions, how can you be succinct, thoughtful, and respectful?

Regular price: 35.00
Discounted member price: 10.00

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion In Park Settings
Yonit Yogev
60 minutes
CE: 1
Date: July 31, 2018
Webinar Recording

Stories and personal narratives have tremendous power to create change. Research and counter-narratives inform us that in the US the dominant narrative around the outdoors has historically left out the stories and roles of people from communities of color, creating outdoor spaces that do not fully represent them. Justice and equity, as well as simple demographics, tell us this needs to change.

Regular price: 35.00
Discounted member price: 10.00

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Building A More Accessible Interpretive Site
Kara Stella and Hannah Petri
90 minutes
CE: 1.5
Date: May 1, 2018
Webinar Recording

Does visitor diversity include disability access where you work? We will share ways to serve and engage visitors with disabilities through your interpretive programs and products, whether you are a manager or field staff. Bring your challenges and opportunities to discuss.

Regular price: 40.00
Discounted member price: 15.00

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Pathways to Diversity and Inclusion
Increasing Cultural Competency for Better Interpretation

C. Parker McMullen Bushman
90 minutes
CE: 1.5
Date: March 9, 2017
Webinar Recording

How can we be more effective interpreters with participants from cultures other than our own? In this webinar participants will hear tips and techniques for examining their personal cultural competence, increasing their ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with all people.

Regular price: 40.00
Discounted member price: 15.00

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People First: Interpreting For People With Disabilities
Lori Brosnan & Jim Nelson
90 Minutes
CE: 1.5
Date: February 23, 2017
Webinar Recording

Visitors attending programs should feel inspired, including visitors with disabilities. Certain techniques apply: treat people respectfully, use “people-first language”, use descriptive language, and tactile objects. Technology such as tablets and assisted- listening devices can also provide an inclusive interpretive experience.

Regular price: 40.00
Discounted member price: 15.00

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Understanding Our Audiences
Don Enright
60 Minutes
Date: January 28, 2016
Webinar Recording

Demography, geography, psychography… how do we understand our visitors and the things that make them tick? In this one-hour webinar, Don will give an introduction to market segmentation, with some concrete tools and techniques for connecting with the right audiences. To prepare for this presentation, it would be helpful to know your organization’s mission and vision, and be acquainted with the goals in your interpretive plan or strategic plan.

Regular price: 35.00
Discounted member price: 10.00

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Native Interpretation
Ramsey Weeks
90 minutes
CE: 1.5
Date: October 1, 2015
Webinar Recording

How can I respectively and effectively interpret Native history and culture? Do I have any right, as a non-Native, to interpret Native history and culture?

For those of you who have asked these questions, or feel apprehension when answering a visitor’s question concerning Natives, this course will provide useful tools and tips. Learn the three principles of quality Native interpretation. Learn techniques for dealing with difficult questions and situations. While designed primarily for front line interpreters, those at all levels can benefit from this course.

Regular price: 40.00
Discounted member price: 15.00

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Latino Engagement with Nature and the Outdoors Series
José G. González
3 webinars, 60 Minutes each
CE: 3
Date: April 2015
Webinar Recordings

What does the Latino community look like and value in your community? What do you know about Latino identities in relation to the outdoors? So what does it look like? Are you just doing outreach compared to engagement?

Includes the following hour long webinar recordings: Defining Latino Identities and Communities, Latino Connections with the Outdoors, Strategies and Approaches for Relationship and Community-Building.

Webinars can be purchased individually for $10 (member)/$35 (nonmember) each under Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion webinars.

Regular price: 80.00
Discounted member price: 20.00

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Strategies and Approaches
For Relationship and Community Building

José G. González
60 minutes
CE: 1
Date: April 23, 2015
Webinar Recording

So what does it look like? Are you just doing outreach compared to engagement? What social infrastructure are you using for success? What have been your challenges and opportunities in this work and what may be natural next steps to diversity your work, leadership, and community representation?

Also available as part of the Latino Engagement with Nature and the Ourdoors Series.

Regular price: 35.00
Discounted member price: 10.00

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Latino Connections with the Outdoors
José G. González
60 minutes
CE: 1
Date: April 16, 2015
Webinar Recording

What do you know about Latino identities in relation to the outdoors? What are the activities, history, values, and connections? Whether it’s connections to nearby nature or other conservation practices, Latino communities have some shared and different experiences with the outdoors.

Also available as part of the Latino Engagement with Nature and the Ourdoors Series.

Regular price: 35.00
Discounted member price: 10.00

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Defining Latino Identities and Communities
José G. González
60 minutes
CE: 1
Date: April 9, 2015
Webinar Recording

What does the Latino community look like and value in your community? Often organizations are hesitant or unsuccessful in connecting with Latino communities because of misunderstanding what the Latino identity can look like where you live and work. This requires you to do some community mapping, understanding, and research.

Also available as part of the Latino Engagement with Nature and the Ourdoors Series.

Regular price: 35.00
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