Sprouting at the first Fern Fest in 2022, the (QT)BIPOC/Global Majority Collective honors the legacy of the Women of Color (WOC) Tent within the festival community and endeavors to continue the rich tradition of reflection, healing and growth.

As we shape our shared vision for this sanctuary space created by and for BIPOC, our language is changing to welcome and include additional facets of our identities while also acknowledging and centering black and indigenous – embracing the terms BIPOC/QTBIPOC (Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), and Global Majority. Within this space, we work to lift up intersectional identities and address the compounded impact of multiple oppressions. While The Collective coordinates with and is supported by Fern Fest as well as other accomplices/allies, we operate independently to foster this special and critical space for healing connection and safety.

Invitation and call for BIPOC sisters and siblings – come experience the sanctuary, attend a workshop or gathering; find out more about your communities who welcome you and join The Collective as we build the space together. We are what we make of the space, so if there’s something you’d like to see, hear, experience or be a part of, we must create it together.

If you'd like to contact The Collective or contribute to the Sanctuary space planning, please email BIPOCFernFest@gmail.com

The BIPOC Collective is supported by the Patio+ Learning Space, working in partnership to provide community support and education.