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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.
Moving from ‘Shameful Legacy,’
Seattle Chapter to Drop ‘Audubon’
The Seattle chapter’s Board voted to begin the “thoughtful and inclusive” process of removing “Audubon” from the organization’s name.
Background on the ‘Audubon’ Legacy
A list of articles about the reckoning with the legacy of John James Audubon and his association as namesake for conservation organizations.
Common Objections to Removing “Audubon”
An FAQ by the organization’s Equity & Justice Committee on the most common objections to removing “Audubon” from the organizational namesake.