DEAI at the Buffalo Museum of Science & Tifft Nature Preserve

The DEAI Committee was created to address systemic inequity within operations of the Buffalo Society of Natural Sciences (The Buffalo Museum of Science & Tifft Nature Preserve). As a 160-year-old+ collecting institution, we are working to acknowledge the colonialism and objectification that are undeniable parts of our deep history, and to renew our commitment to respecting and celebrating the cultures we display. This group was formed as part of a commitment to ensuring that equity and inclusion pervade all that we do, and to create a welcoming and safe environment for all to ask questions, explore, and work. This work is intersectional and includes race, ethnicity, disability, gender, sexuality, class, physical appearance, education, neurotype, and language.

The actions of the work group include:

• Serving as a resource and hub internally for questions and conversations regarding DEAI initiatives across the organization
• Providing staff resources and training regarding topics related to DEAI
• Putting on programming to celebrate our commitment to respecting and celebrating the cultures we display
• Recommendations for areas to engage in dialogue with our staff, guests, and community partners