Land Acknowledgement

Diversity Alliance of the Puget Sound acknowledges that all our members live and work on the unceded homelands of Native peoples, who have lived in this region since time immemorial. The homes of those who govern this organization are located on the traditional homelands of the Coast Salish, Chehalis, Klallam, Muckleshoot, Nisqually, Quinault, Duwamish, Snoqualmie, Suquamish, Stkamish, Smulkamis, Skopamish, Snohomish, Sduhubš, Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla peoples, the Mthe Steh-Chass Band of Indigenous people of the Squaxin Island, the Puyallup, Muckleshoot, Tulalip, Spokane Tribes, the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation, and the Ohlone/Costanoan Esselen Nation; as we have members living across the regions now known as Washington, Oregon, and California State. We acknowledge that fluid and diverse gender identities have been present in Indigenous communities since long before the arrival of western colonizers, and that these identities subsequently have been systematically oppressed through violence. We stand in solidarity with the Indigenous peoples who still occupy and safeguard these lands, and recognize that a land acknowledgement is only a small step towards allyship, which must be accompanied by action. We commit to respecting, celebrating, and uplifting the voices, experiences, and histories of Native people as we advocate for the liberation of all people existing beyond the confines of societal gender roles.

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Covid-19 Protocol

Due to the prevalence of the Kraken variant in Washington State, it was necessary to make radical changes to DAPS’ COVID 19 guidelines in order to continue to be able to serve our community. It is imperative that we continue to assess and adapt to guidelines put forth to combat COVID 19. 

By a majority vote of the DAPS Board and Voting Members, we have chosen to institute the following guidelines effective 12/31/2021, and amended as seen fit through monthly votes of the Voting Body based on current numbers.

1. Everyone who attends, volunteers at, contracts for, facilitates, or otherwise is involved in a DAPS in-person event, meeting, or activity is encouraged to wear a mask, FDA approved N95 or KN95 masks are recommended. Masks will be provided by DAPS for those who do not have their own. If someone asks you to put on a mask in an enclosed space, or they are required in the private space, a mask must be put on immediately.

2. Everyone who volunteers for an event or group with DAPS must COVID test before and after all events, tests will be provided to all participants.

In order to continue offering in-person activities these are the steps we must take. Thank you for your cooperation and patience as we continue to combat this pandemic together.

“You never completely have your rights, one person, until you all have your rights.”

-Marsha P. Johnson

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