The Midland County Inclusion Alliance is a group of compassionate citizens dedicated to fostering a community where everyone thrives by valuing diversity, ensuring equity and cultivating inclusion in Midland County, Michigan.
The group, founded in 2019, consists of (1) a Community Inclusion Council constructed of four pillars: Educate, Connect, Advocate, and Elevate; and (2) a Business Inclusion Council comprised of local business owners dedicated to strengthening the community.
MCIA is focused on our local people and culture - championing diversity and ensuring equity and belonging for everyone.
Up Next: Bridge Building 101: October Series
A free, four-week workshop series that will help us to build bridges and strengthen relationships in ways we might not have thought possible.
All sessions will be held at Northwood University at the Plaster Center, 7:00– 8:30pm on each Tuesday of October, in partnership with Northwood’s student DIG (Diversity & Inclusion Group). Northwood Campus Map
Tuesday, October 7
LISTEN – The Power of Personal Storytelling
Tuesday, October 14
CONSIDER – The Value of Taking a Breath
Tuesday, October 21
CONVERSE – The Art of Curious Conversation
Tuesday, October 28
ACT – From Conversation into Change
Ivy Kickland’s 2025 Chromebook Sticker design embodies the theme “Celebrating Us”.
Student Artwork Chosen for Fifth Year of Chromebook Sticker Art Contest
Midland High School junior Ivy Kickland's design was chosen from more than 100 submissions from students, to be turned into a sticker to go on each of the more than 8,000 Chromebooks in Midland Public Schools. The theme of the sticker is "Celebrating Us."
Kickland used Prismacolor premier colored pencils and Micron pens for the intricate design, which features two sets of hands wrapped in vines both holding a flower. The composition as a whole is a reminder to show respect to others and leave judgement behind.
“This beautiful artwork serves as our daily reminder all students not only are valued and supported in our community, but also nurtured to grow,” said Dr. Yang (Joy) Jiao, MPS Director of Family and Community Engagement and Belonging. “We’re excited to see how popular this program has become with our students and love seeing their unique interpretations of how we can celebrate each other."
This is the fifth year the Midland County Inclusion Alliance has partnered with MPS to turn student artwork into a sticker for Chromebooks throughout the district.
The themes in the previous four years were “Better Together,” “Be You,” “Be an Ally” and “Diversity is A Strength.”
More than 50 community and student volunteers helped apply the stickers before the start of the school year. Stickers also are available to teachers and staff.
Read the full article in the Midland Daily News.
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