Diversity Presentations
The Old Forge Library will host a series of presentations on several Thursdays throughout the Fall that address the topics of diversity, inclusion, and equity.
10/3/24 @ 5 pm: Mohawk Valley Resource Center, of Utica, NY: Refugees in Our Community and Regional Area
The Mohawk Valley region has attracted refugees and immigrants for over 200 years, including Bosnian, Italian, Irish, German, Polish, Russian, Arab, and Southeast Asian populations. The Mohawk Valley Resource Center for Refugees (The Center) and other organizations help refugees and immigrants settle in the region.
Other presentations in the series will include:
- 10/17/24 @ 6 pm: WHOLE ME, Inc., of Syracuse, NY, : Deaf Culture and Community
- 10/24/24 @ 5 pm: Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency, of Utica, NY: Helping People, Changing Lives and Ending Poverty.
Each presentation will be conducted by a regional specialist who will inform attendees about current equity and inclusion practices, as well as those to consider adopting. Through learning to support each other and look past our differences, we forge communities that are stronger and more dynamic for all.
There will be refreshments following each program.
The series was generously funded by the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties.
