Mountie Allies Training Program

Mountie Allies is a network of allies composed of students, faculty and staff who are committed and trained to provide safe, non-judgmental, and supportive contacts for all EOU community members who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or queer.

The Mountie Allies Training Program is a two part training program. Participants will attend a Mountie Allies Training 101 in which we will cover the basics of ally training with definitions and interactive activities to give participants an introductory experience into what it means to be an ally. After 101, for those participants that are comfortable and committed into being Mountie Allies we will go more in-depth with personal testimonies and current events that affect the LGBTQ+ community in 102. After participants have completed Mountie Allies Training 102, they will be handed a sticker designating them as trained LGBTQ+ Mountie Allies.

You can identify Mountie Allies trained people on the EOU campus by the upside-down rainbow triangle sticker, which is displayed on their office door or workplace.

If you would like to become a certified Mountie Ally to the LGBTQ+ community, we will be posting training dates each term. You can also contact the MOSAIC Center at (541) 962-3741 or email mccenter@eou.edu for more information.

Upcoming Safe Zone Mountie Allies Training (Winter 2025 term)

Eastern Oregon University’s Center for Strategic Equity Initiatives is excited to relaunch the Safe Zone Mountie Allies Training program and invites students, faculty, and staff to participate in an upcoming training on Friday, February 14, 2025 from 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM at Zabel Hall 110 on the Eastern Oregon University campus in La Grande. These trainings are designed to create a more inclusive and affirming campus for LGBTQ+ individuals. This interactive training provides participants with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to support LGBTQ+ students and colleagues effectively and with care. The session will cover key concepts related to gender identity, sexual orientation, inclusive language, and strategies for creating safe and welcoming spaces.

This event is open to all members of the campus community, regardless of prior knowledge or experience with LGBTQ+ topics. Participants will receive a Safe Zone certificate upon completion along with a “Mountie Allies Program I AM A SAFE SPACE” sticker signaling their commitment to being allies and advocates.

Request a Sticker

Certified trainers who change office locations or lose a sticker can request for a new one. Please email the multicultural center at mccenter@eou.edu to request a sticker.