Creating Space for Belonging in Juneau, Alaska — Episode 152

March is Women’s History Month, and this year’s theme celebrates
women who advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion. This year
we are honoring women who lead change in their field, and today’s
episode does just that. There are so many women who are leaders
in parks and recreation and bringing positive change to their
communities, and today we’re excited to talk with two women who
are leading the way in Juneau, Alaska.


Our guests today are Amanda Lovejoy, a recreation coordinator at
the Zach Gordon Youth Center for City and Borough of Juneau Parks
& Recreation, and Lauren Anderson is the Treadwell Arena
Manager for Juneau Parks & Recreation.


Between having a primarily women-led team, facilitating programs
that foster inclusion and belonging, and ensuring that every
member of the Juneau community feels welcome, Juneau Parks &
Recreation is doing some incredible work.


Tune in to our full conversation below to learn more about this
unique community and how Amanda and Lauren are truly building a
space where you belong. You’ll also learn:


How Juneau Parks & Recreation is providing opportunities
for girls, women, and trans and nonbinary youth in the community

How the “Weaving Our Pride” project is bringing the community
together and celebrating Indigenous communities in Juneau

How Juneau’s Gender Support Group and Mindfulness Matters
programs are making an impact

Why Juneau is such a unique community, and what challenges
and opportunities that presents

And much more!



Related Links:


City and Borough of Juneau Parks & Recreation

Weaving Our Pride Website

Weaving Our Pride Facebook Group

Zach Gordon Youth Center Facebook Page



 


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