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.
 
Picture of the productBeyond the ADA
AJ Chlebnik
60 minutes
CE: 1
Date: September 28, 2023
Webinar Recording

Many nature spaces are not fully available to people with disabilities. This is true even for spaces that follow the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The City of Fort Collins Natural Areas has co-developed a tool with community members with disabilities to assess and improve access that goes beyond the requirements of the ADA. Learn how to use this tool, and others, to improve the accessibility of your site and signage for a variety of audiences!

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web0928239/28/2023 12:00:00 AM
Picture of the productRECquity: Front-Line Interpreters Session
Karen Houston
60 minutes
CE: 1
Date: May 23, 2023
Webinar Recording

RECquity is found at the intersection of recreation and equitable access for all visitors of interpretive sites and programs, regardless of how they experience the world. This webinar provides a basic introduction into they diverse and dynamic world of disability, with a focus on how front-line interpreters can provide meaningful and equitable experiences for members of the disability community.

Regular price: 35.00
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WEB0523235/23/2023 12:00:00 AM
Picture of the productRECquity: Managers Session
Karen Houston
60 minutes
CE: 1
Date: May 17, 2023
Webinar Recording

RECquity is found at the intersection of recreation and equitable access for all visitors of interpretive sites and programs, regardless of how they experience the world. This webinar provides a basic introduction into they diverse and dynamic world of disability, with a focus on how management can support staff to provide meaningful and equitable experiences for members of the disability community.

Regular price: 35.00
Discounted member price: 10.00
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WEB0517235/17/2023 12:00:00 AM
Picture of the productTribal Engagement In Tours and Interpretation
Owen Oliver
90 Minutes
CE: 1.5
Date: March 28, 2023
Webinar Recording

Want to learn how to respectfully include tribal nations into your tours and various points of interpretation? This webinar will focus on why tribal engagement is important and how you can begin to start reaching out. You will also learn appropriate language and protocols when engaging with tribes. This webinar builds upon past sessions around Land Acknowledgements and Identifying Place.

Regular price: 40.00
Discounted member price: 15.00
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WEB0328233/30/2023 12:00:00 AM
Picture of the productDiscovering 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
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WEB092022REC9/20/2022 12:00:00 AM
Picture of the productLand 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
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WEB050322REC5/3/2022 12:00:00 AM
Picture of the productShifting 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
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WEB032922REC3/29/2022 12:00:00 AM
Picture of the productIncreasing 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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TECH2020-045/13/2020 12:00:00 AM
Picture of the productThe 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
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WEB0107201/7/2020 12:00:00 AM
Picture of the productAccessibility 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
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VC2019-0112/6/2019 12:00:00 AM
Picture of the productTying 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
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VC2019-0512/6/2019 12:00:00 AM
Picture of the productFrom 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
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WEB0822198/22/2019 12:00:00 AM
Picture of the productInterpreting 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
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WEB0716197/16/2019 12:00:00 AM
Picture of the productControversy - 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
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WEB10301810/30/2018 12:00:00 AM
Picture of the productUnderstanding 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
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WEB0128161/28/2016 12:00:00 AM
Picture of the productNative 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
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WEB10011510/1/2015 12:00:00 AM
Picture of the productLatino 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
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WEB0409154/23/2015 12:00:00 AM