This is a topic that stems from iNaturalist’s statement in solidarity with Black Lives Matter . This specific discussion topic is a place for anyone to share constructive thoughts or suggestions for improving diversity, inclusion, and equity on iNaturalist and in the nature exploration/biology/ecolo…

I think they were created on Canva and then printed using Next Day Flyers.

[image] mamestraconfigurata: except that Indigenous peoples tend to ignore species that are not important for them. Had to comment on this one because I think it’s very true with modern science and probably way more so than with many indigenous cultures (they are so diverse it’s hard to gener…

I agree. The bias in most sciences is big, and oddly enough the reasons are similar to Indigenous biases - how to make a living from doing science. Indigenous peoples (and I agree is is impossible to generalise) value traditional knowledge for basically the same reason, with a different focus. This …

Those cards are absolutely perfect @kestrel – how can I get some? I would gladly pay for them.

I will not get involved in anything that affects race, color, creed, religion, minority, sex, demographics, disability, heritage, or any other defining factor. I will keep my opinions to myself so I do not potentially offend anyone.

I know we don’t have any printed ones left, but I’ll see if I can find the file, Susan. Then you can print what you’d like.

@kestrel Those cards are awesome. I could easily advertise them and give them to other people. Congrats

That would be great @kestrel ! Please do let me know if you find it.

I’d like to know if you find the file too. :)

Is there any data on how many users fall into the BIPOC category? Has a survey been done? Let me preface this comment by saying I’m a black woman, living in Alberta, Canada and relatively new to iNat. I found the app via suggestion from a Youtuber I follow. Reading through the comments, I think th…

What can iNaturalist do to better support people of color?

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