Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Wild Sky Adventure Learning, we believe that land, place, and nature-based learning must be for everyone and by everyone. As a Saskatchewan-based nonprofit rooted in community, we are committed to building programs that honour diverse peoples, perspectives, and ecological knowledges.

Our Commitment

We recognize that issues of discrimination and social inequality are deeply woven into many systems, including land-based education. Without conscious, active effort, it’s all too easy to repeat patterns of colonization and exclusion. We are committed to doing our part to change this — by striving to decolonize our work, foster inclusion, and practice both social and ecological justice.

  • Description text goes hereThrough this commitment, we aim to:

    • Be known and respected by diverse communities as an organization offering meaningful land, place, and nature-based learning for children, youth, and families.

    • Ensure our staff and contractors are treated fairly and equitably, and that no discrimination occurs within our practices.

    • Prioritize the voices, experiences, and knowledges of First Nations and Métis peoples, along with those of many other communities often marginalized in Saskatchewan.

    • Embrace strengths-based, generative approaches that build relationships and support the flourishing of all people and ecosystems.

  • Land-based learning is critical to creating a more sustainable, connected, and just world. It’s fundamental to the survival and quality of life of countless peoples and species, and vital for the restoration of diverse narratives needed for planetary healing. For this work to truly serve its purpose, it must be shaped by — and accessible to — everyone.

  • Awareness & Culture

    We commit to embedding awareness of diversity and inclusion into our everyday culture. We actively identify, prevent, and address exclusion, discrimination, or inaccessibility in our programs and operations. We will also continue to grow the diversity of our Board and team, so that creative, transformative perspectives can guide Wild Sky’s work.

    Communication

    We ensure that our communications — from promotional materials to our website — welcome and encourage participation and contributions from people of all backgrounds. We will keep issues of diversity, inclusion, and justice central in how we share our story and invite others in.

    Partnerships & Accessibility

    We collaborate with key partners and stakeholders to make our programs accessible, including for people with disabilities. We also remain open to learning and improving, so we can thoughtfully design systems that do not unintentionally exclude.

  • We know this is an ongoing process that requires humility, listening, and accountability. By nurturing diverse relationships and perspectives, we hope to support thriving communities and ecosystems now and into the future.