Equity & Justice
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Equity & Justice
The fight to protect birds and nature is not separate from the fight for equity and justice, and to succeed at one we must succeed at both.
Actions & Commitments
Seattle Audubon is committed to identifying and dismantling systems of oppression in our organization and community, and to actively working toward an anti-racist future. Read more about our current actions and commitments.
Anti-racism Resources List
As a precursor to formal trainings, Seattle Audubon’s Equity & Justice Committee has prepared a curated list of anti-racism resources for self-guided learning to share with our community.
Grievance Policy & Procedures
The Seattle Audubon Board of Directors has approved policies and procedures to ensure that all perceived violations and complaints of discrimination and harassment are considered seriously and dealt with in a manner that is fair, urgent, and consistent.

MOHAI Mercantile Also Removes “Audubon”
Jul 28, 2022
The MOHAI Mercantile also has removed “Audubon” — from its shelves, in solidarity with this chapter’s removal of “Audubon” from its name.

News Coverage of Name Change
Jul 25, 2022
A list of articles about the reckoning with the legacy of John James Audubon and his association as namesake for conservation organizations.

Moving from ‘Shameful Legacy,’
Seattle Chapter to Drop ‘Audubon’
Jul 21, 2022
The Seattle chapter’s Board voted to begin the “thoughtful and inclusive” process of removing “Audubon” from the organization’s name.