Here’s where we stand…
We at Small Shop Strategies and Bearbower Company, LLC are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, being anti-racist (as a verb), and making sure our communities are a safe space for everyone to learn.
Below our our company values:
Anti-racism and oppression
Black Lives Matter. We embrace the work necessary to create equity for historically and systematically oppressed people and communities.
LGBTQIA+ Welcoming
Pronouns are important. We respect people’s identities and work to create a world where everyone is safe in their bodies.
Commitment to Indigenous Peoples
We acknowledge that we are settlers on Indigenous land. We commit to learning and practicing how we can actively work towards decolonization.
Additional commitments + beliefs
Reproductive health is a human right.
Climate change is real.
Accessibility is a right, not a privilege.
We strive to make our content and education as accessible as possible.
We are committed to continuing education for ourselves, hiring with diversity in mind, and adjusting our policies and programs as we learn to do better.