Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Philomath
In response to the murder of George Floyd, in June 2020 the Philomath City Council formed an ad hoc Inclusivity Committee with an initial assignment to prepare a responsive statement for the community. Since then, the Inclusivity Committee has worked to foster support and growth for DEI initiatives and programs in Philomath. The committee is uniquely structured to include engagement from the greater Philomath community with a focus on consensus that encourages all voices to be heard. This effort has resulted in community programs and events that both highlight Philomath's history and build for a future of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Philomath.
Community Events
Milestones
8/12/2024: Resolution Declaring an Age-Friendly Community
6/10/2024: 2024 Inclusivity Proclamation
3/11/2024: Women's History Month Proclamation
2/12/2024: Black History Month Proclamation
11/9/2022: Veterans' Day Presentation: Jumping Into Fire
7/23/2022: Dedication of Shipley Homestead Historical Marker
10/20/2020: Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Tribal History & Customs
10/8/2020: Oregon History of Racism & Justice: Kerry Tymchuck, Oregon Historical Society
Mission, Goals & Objectives
The Philomath Inclusivity Committee supports our city leadership in fostering an inclusive, just and equitable community that honors its past while creating a diverse and accessible city for future generations by:
1) fostering a safe space where learning, unlearning, and sharing can occur;
2) providing knowledge building opportunities for city leadership & the community;
3) offering opportunities for cultural exchange and space for conversations while prioritizing accessibility;
4) facilitating communication between city leadership and under-represented communities; and
5) reviewing actions and practices within city governance and providing potential improvements as recommendations to city leadership.
References & Resources
Oregon Department of Justice Bias Response Hotline
Corvallis Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Board
OCWCOG Bias Response Initiative
State of Oregon: DEI: Includes additional resources
Reading Resources:
- OCWCOG Community Storytelling Project:
Additional reading resource lists: