Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Wawenock
As we often say, "This Camp is Yours!" and so we need your input to make it even better!

In our ongoing efforts to be a welcoming and inclusive Camp Family, we acknowledge that there is work to be done to ensure everyone feels a sense of belonging at Wawenock.

We greatly appreciate any feedback you are willing to share below, anonymously.
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What is your affiliation with Wawenock? Please indicate all that apply: *
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During which decades were you at Wawenock? You may check more than one. *
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Based on your personal experiences at Wawenock, please rate Wawenock's culture in the following areas:
1 = Strongly Disagree, 6 = Strongly Agree
I am/was comfortable talking about my background and cultural experiences at Wawenock. *
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I can/could voice a contrary opinion without fear of negative consequences at Wawenock. *
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People of all backgrounds and cultures are respected and accepted at Wawenock. *
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Jokes based on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender are not tolerated at Wawenock. *
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I feel/felt there was someone I can/could approach with any concern I had regarding diversity, inclusion, and belonging, and they would handle it appropriately. *
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If you answered any of the above questions with a 3 or less, please explain why here:
Open Ended Feedback - please share any stories, anecdotes or thoughts you have in response to the following questions.
Tell us about a time when you learned about diversity and inclusion at Wawenock. Did you work or live with someone who is different from you? How did you expand your worldview as a result of a Wawenock experience?
Tell us about a time when you felt uncomfortable or didn't feel a sense of belonging at Wawenock as a result of any part of your identity, e.g. your race, ethnicity, religion, socio-economic background, country of origin, your spoken language, your physical abilities, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.
Moving Forward
Of the many areas we think about when working on improving Wawenock’s diversity and inclusion, we’ve been working on addressing some of the cultural appropriation of the Indigenous Americans of Maine, specifically through the traditions of our Tribes. As an example of addressing these issues, with camper and staff input in 2019 we transitioned away from wearing feathers and headbands at Council Fire and now wear the feathers as pins.
Thinking about Camp’s use of the Indigenous American culture, what traditions or events do you think we should examine critically, knowing that we've already adapted Council Fire (as we describe above)? What are your ideas of how to change or adapt these traditions or events? How can we become more respectful and are there any resources you can point us to in order to better educate ourselves?
Two of our components of Wawenock Spirit are Tolerance and Respect for Others. Keeping these values in mind, what are (if any) traditions or aspects of Wawenock's culture that don't align with those values?
Heteronormativity is defined as denoting or relating to a world view that promotes heterosexuality as the normal or preferred sexual orientation. In what ways have you experienced heteronormativity at Camp? What ideas do you have to create a greater sense of belonging for members of the LGBTQIA+ community at Camp?
We rely on word of mouth to grow our Camp Family. What ideas do you have to help us recruit and attract an even more diverse Camp Family?
What do you think we're doing right in regards to ensuring that every person in our Camp Family feels a sense of belonging at Wawenock?
Please share any other thoughts, concerns, or ideas you have to help us continue to improve Wawenock's welcoming and respectful community. Are there other questions we should be asking?
Today's Action Item
One small way we’ve identified that we can improve our diversity and inclusion is by expanding the Owaissa library to include more young adult and children's books with diverse protagonists and storylines. If you'd like to help us with this project, we’re happily accepting any books you’d like to gift to Camp. You can mail them to 33 Wawenock Rd., Raymond ME 04071. If you're unable to make a gift of this kind, let us know below what titles we should consider adding to our library.
What book titles should we consider adding to the Owaissa library?
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