EDIB Work Group

The Board authorized this Work Group to review the Oregon Country Fair’s Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging (EDIB) policies and recommend changes as necessary. This work group is authorized for a term of nine months beginning in November 2024 at which time the work group will report back to the Board. The work group will dissolve after delivering their report unless their term is extended by the Board. 

The Equity Diversity Inclusion and Belonging Work Group (EDIB) is committed to fostering a welcoming and equitable environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to participate fully, regardless of background, identity, or perspective. We actively promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging through intentional actions with ongoing dialogue, and future-focused recommendations. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for offensive language in any context and regardless of how one may identify so we can maintain a space that prioritizes respect and equity. Our mission is to drive actionable change and support the ongoing growth and evolution of the Oregon Country Fair.

The work group shall: 

• Coordinate with Fair CARE to define EDIB terms used at the Fair including but not limited to: “equity,” “diversity,” “inclusion,” “belonging,” “safe space” and “marginalized community”. 
• Conduct a statistically accurate demographic survey of the 2024 Fair participants (not including the public) and analyze the results. Where available, provide comparisons to the demographics of Lane County. 
• Collect data on the status of EDIB at the Fair. This includes reviewing our systems for collecting EDIB incidents at the Fair and making recommendations for improvement. 
• Determine both the governance and operational implications of the collected data. Highlight areas of celebration and areas for growth. Determine other recommendations from this data.

If you’d like to contact the EDIB Work Group, please email them at EDIB@oregoncountryfair.org.