The differences between human beings.
Ensuring everyone gets what they need.
We welcome, support and honor all the parts of you.
We belong to ourselves. We belong to each other.
The definitions we use are inspired by glossaries from the following fantastic organizations, leaders, and resources:
Access Living , Equity in the Center , Me + White Supremacy, PeerNetBC, Your Fat Friend, Brene Brown’s Work, Human Rights Campaign, Culture Amp, Exceptional Individuals, Race + Justice Essentials, Everyday Feminism
The language used in discussions around race, racism, and systems of oppression is ever-evolving. We keep learning and evolving right along with it!
Alongside Girl Scouts USA and Councils across the country, GSNorcal is reshaping our policies + practices to align with antiracist values. All our staff and volunteers receive DEIB training through the following resources created by GSNorCal:
At GSNorcal, we are part of a movement to build equity, inclusion, diversity, and belonging. We work to end all forms of oppression, starting with racism. As a leader, that means I…
Yes — GSNorCal has recently launched the Culture Code Lab for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging, one of the first volunteer DEIB training opportunities of its kind in the entire Girl Scouts movement! We designed the Culture Code Lab as an online, interactive, community-centric experience so that volunteers across GSNorCal could connect with one another, form cohort groups, and learn from one another’s experiences.
Through a combination of online learning and in-person practice, each course participant will get an in-depth exploration of our Culture Code for Equity and Belonging. You can earn a certificate and virtual badge for your effort, so get your growth mindset ready! GSNorcal stands proudly with girls and gender expansive kids —this is our chance to rise together and take the lead from our Girl Scouts so we’re supporting them in just the way they need!
In your Culture Code Lab experience, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about Girl Scouts’ history of activism, important key terms, and action steps for building inclusive spaces! Not only that – since these modules are hosted on our gsCommunity platform, you’ll also be able to participate in group discussions, connect with other volunteers across our council in cohort groups, have guides to create DEIB activities for your troops, as well has access lots of tangible resources (articles, documents, videos, and more) to help you create a super inclusive, welcoming Girl Scout experience. Trust me, there is something for every kind of learner in these modules!
