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Upcoming Events

  • An Evening With Parfait
    An Evening With Parfait
    An Evening With Parfait
    Thu, Apr 25
    Seattle
    Apr 25, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM PDT
    Seattle, 2201 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102, USA
    Apr 25, 2024, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM PDT
    Seattle, 2201 Eastlake Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102, USA
  • Navigating Bias and Microaggressions Constructively
    Navigating Bias and Microaggressions Constructively
    Navigating Bias and Microaggressions Constructively
    Thu, May 16
    Virtual via Zoom
    May 16, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM PDT
    Virtual via Zoom
    May 16, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM PDT
    Virtual via Zoom
    By means of various activities participants will understand the pervasiveness of bias in interpersonal interactions and system designs; acquire mitigation strategies and tools to engage microaggressions constructively.
  • Reimagining the Other Through Empathy
    Reimagining the Other Through Empathy
    Reimagining the Other Through Empathy
    Thu, Jun 13
    Virtual Zoom
    Jun 13, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM PDT
    Virtual Zoom
    Jun 13, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM PDT
    Virtual Zoom
    Empathy is the commitment and ability to engage from a place of understanding toward greater mutual understanding. It starts with the self and extends to the other.
  • An Evening With Parfait
    An Evening With Parfait
    An Evening With Parfait
    Sat, Jun 15
    Portland
    Jun 15, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM PDT
    Portland, 303 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97205, USA
    Jun 15, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM PDT
    Portland, 303 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97205, USA
    Come enjoy an evening of esquisite music with Parfait. You don't want to miss it!
  • The Why, The What and The How of Belonging (Fall)
    The Why, The What and The How of Belonging (Fall)
    The Why, The What and The How of Belonging (Fall)
    Thu, Aug 08
    Virtual via Zoom
    Aug 08, 2024, 1:00 PM PDT – Aug 09, 2024, 2:30 PM PDT
    Virtual via Zoom
    Aug 08, 2024, 1:00 PM PDT – Aug 09, 2024, 2:30 PM PDT
    Virtual via Zoom
    In this session participants will be introduced to the belonging framework and tools to achieve it as an outcome.
  • Necessary Steps for a Successful Belonging Initiative (Fall)
    Necessary Steps for a Successful Belonging Initiative (Fall)
    Necessary Steps for a Successful Belonging Initiative (Fall)
    Wed, Aug 14
    Virtual Zoom
    Aug 14, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM PDT
    Virtual Zoom
    Aug 14, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM PDT
    Virtual Zoom
    Executive and middle management teams (or designated stakeholder team) will be introduced to the principles of Belonging and critical steps for a successful initiative.
  • Managing for Belonging (Fall)
    Managing for Belonging (Fall)
    Managing for Belonging (Fall)
    Wed, Sep 11
    Virtual via Zoom
    Sep 11, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM PDT
    Virtual via Zoom
    Sep 11, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM PDT
    Virtual via Zoom
    How can you, as a manager, intentionally design a culture of belonging based on the levers of belonging?
  • The Five Pivots Towards a Culture of Belonging (Fall)
    The Five Pivots Towards a Culture of Belonging (Fall)
    The Five Pivots Towards a Culture of Belonging (Fall)
    Thu, Sep 12
    Virtual via Zoom
    Sep 12, 2024, 1:00 PM PDT – Sep 13, 2024, 2:30 PM PDT
    Virtual via Zoom
    Sep 12, 2024, 1:00 PM PDT – Sep 13, 2024, 2:30 PM PDT
    Virtual via Zoom
    This session guides participants through introspection to identify elements of the dominant culture and invites them to implement five pivots towards belonging.
  • Engaging Conflict Constructively (Fall)
    Engaging Conflict Constructively (Fall)
    Engaging Conflict Constructively (Fall)
    Wed, Oct 09
    Virtual via Zoom
    Oct 09, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM PDT
    Virtual via Zoom
    Oct 09, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM PDT
    Virtual via Zoom
    Diversity brings forth differences in lived experiences, values, and perspectives. Conflict is to be expected in a diverse environment. In this session, participants will learn how to constructively engage conflict so that it becomes a catalyst for greater understanding and connection.
  • Designing Systems for Belonging (Fall)
    Designing Systems for Belonging (Fall)
    Designing Systems for Belonging (Fall)
    Thu, Oct 10
    Virtual via Zoom
    Oct 10, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM PDT
    Virtual via Zoom
    Oct 10, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM PDT
    Virtual via Zoom
    Building on the principles of Equity and Belonging, participants will review an existing service or process for greater equity and belonging. They will analyze it and outline changes and recommendations to make it more equitable.
  • Navigating Bias and Microaggressions Constructively (Fall)
    Navigating Bias and Microaggressions Constructively (Fall)
    Navigating Bias and Microaggressions Constructively (Fall)
    Thu, Nov 14
    Virtual via Zoom
    Nov 14, 2024, 1:00 PM PST – Nov 15, 2024, 2:30 PM PST
    Virtual via Zoom
    Nov 14, 2024, 1:00 PM PST – Nov 15, 2024, 2:30 PM PST
    Virtual via Zoom
    By means of various activities participants will understand the pervasiveness of bias in interpersonal interactions and system designs; acquire mitigation strategies and tools to engage microaggressions constructively.
  • Reimagining the Other Through Empathy (Fall)
    Reimagining the Other Through Empathy (Fall)
    Reimagining the Other Through Empathy (Fall)
    Thu, Dec 12
    Virtual Zoom
    Dec 12, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM PST
    Virtual Zoom
    Dec 12, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM PST
    Virtual Zoom
    Empathy is the commitment and ability to engage from a place of understanding toward greater mutual understanding. It starts with the self and extends to the other.
  • Designing Systems for Belonging
    Designing Systems for Belonging
    Designing Systems for Belonging
    Thu, Apr 11
    Virtual via Zoom
    Apr 11, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM PDT
    Virtual via Zoom
    Apr 11, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM PDT
    Virtual via Zoom
    Building on the principles of Equity and Belonging, participants will review an existing service or process for greater equity and belonging. They will analyze it and outline changes and recommendations to make it more equitable.
  • Engaging Conflict Constructively
    Engaging Conflict Constructively
    Engaging Conflict Constructively
    Wed, Apr 10
    Virtual via Zoom
    Apr 10, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM PDT
    Virtual via Zoom
    Apr 10, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM PDT
    Virtual via Zoom
    Diversity brings forth differences in lived experiences, values, and perspectives. Conflict is to be expected in a diverse environment. In this session, participants will learn how to constructively engage conflict so that it becomes a catalyst for greater understanding and connection.
  • The Five Pivots Towards a Culture of Belonging
    The Five Pivots Towards a Culture of Belonging
    The Five Pivots Towards a Culture of Belonging
    Thu, Mar 14
    Virtual via Zoom
    Mar 14, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM PDT
    Virtual via Zoom
    Mar 14, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM PDT
    Virtual via Zoom
    This session guides participants through introspection to identify elements of the dominant culture and invites them to implement five pivots towards belonging.
  • Managing for Belonging
    Managing for Belonging
    Managing for Belonging
    Wed, Mar 13
    Virtual via Zoom
    Mar 13, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM PDT
    Virtual via Zoom
    Mar 13, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM PDT
    Virtual via Zoom
    How can you, as a manager, intentionally design a culture of belonging based on the levers of belonging?
  • The Journey Home Benefit Concert
    The Journey Home Benefit Concert
    The Journey Home Benefit Concert
    Sat, Feb 17
    Olympia
    Feb 17, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM PST
    Olympia, 512 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA 98501, USA
    Feb 17, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM PST
    Olympia, 512 Washington St SE, Olympia, WA 98501, USA
    Come enjoy an evening of inspirational music with international singer songwriter and peacemaker Parfait Bassalé as you learn about the work of World Relief, a Refugee and Immigrant resettlement organization in Thurston County.
  • The Why, The What and The How of Belonging
    The Why, The What and The How of Belonging
    The Why, The What and The How of Belonging
    Thu, Feb 08
    Virtual via Zoom
    Feb 08, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM PST
    Virtual via Zoom
    Feb 08, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM PST
    Virtual via Zoom
    In this session participants will be introduced to the belonging framework and tools to achieve it as an outcome.
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