Area of Focus
Community Building
The symposium, speakers, listening sessions, art, and the celebrations that bring the North Country together.
Programs
Community BuildingADI Symposiums
The ADI Symposium is a unique community gathering designed to empower residents, organizations, and businesses to increase understanding and awareness, and enact positive change, toward a more welcoming and inclusive Adirondack North Country.
Community BuildingArts Inclusion Initiative
ADI deeply believes in the impact that art has on inclusion.
Community BuildingListening Series
The practice of listening is fundamental to building understanding.
Community BuildingSpeaker Series
Diverse and knowledgeable speakers from within and beyond the region.
- Community Building
Cultural Celebrations Support
At ADI, we believe that celebrations can help individuals feel valued and recognized within their community.
Events in Community Building
All eventsComing up
ADI gatheringFriday–Saturday, October 2–3, 2026
ADI Symposium: Rooted & Rising
Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts, Blue Mountain Lake
Partner eventMonday, November 2, 2026
Black Solidarity Day at SUNY Plattsburgh
SUNY Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh
Partner eventFriday–Sunday, March 5–7, 2027
3rd Annual Adirondack Winter Pride Weekend
Nothing in this area is on the calendar yet. Join the mailing list to hear first.
Recently
ADI presentingWednesday, June 17, 2026, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Juneteenth at SUNY Adirondack
SUNY Adirondack, Queensbury
Resources
Reading list
What to Read
Articles, reports and reading lists on equity, inclusion and justice.
Community BuildingFilm list
What to Watch
Documentaries, films and short videos to start a conversation.
Community BuildingDirectory
Recruitment Resources
Where to post jobs so more people see them.
Community Building
For everyone
GuideFrom ADI
What Is Diversity, Equity and Inclusion?
The words, the ideas behind them, and answers to the questions people ask most.
For everyoneGuide
How to Become an Ally
Practical first steps for showing up for the people around you.
For everyoneVideo
Webinars
Recorded talks and conversations from ADI's webinar series.
For everyoneGlossary
Language Guides and Tips
Why words matter, and glossaries of terms you can download.
For everyoneDirectory
Teaching Resources
Curriculum and classroom resources for teaching with justice and equity.
For everyoneGuideFrom ADI
DEI FAQs
Plain answers to common questions about diversity, equity and inclusion.
For everyone
The other Areas of Focus
Safety & Belonging
Training for police and schools, conversations for workplaces, and retreats where leaders of color and LGBTQIA+ leaders can rest.
Nature Stewardship
Scholarships, spring breaks, birding days and first trips outdoors, so more people know the Adirondacks as theirs to explore and protect.