How Can We Build More Inclusive Communities?
More and more municipalities are working on ways to engage the cultural diversity of their community and encourage inclusiveness.
Here are a few examples of municipal inclusion plans:
- Welcoming and Inclusive Communities Toolkit (Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan Modules 1- 8)
- Immigration and Diversity in Canadian Cities and Communities (Federation of Canadian Municipalities)
- Canadian Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination Tool Kit
- Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination for Municipalities: An Introductory Manual (Ontario Human Rights Commission)
- Inclusion + Diversity + Engagement, Building Welcoming and Inclusive Communities - presentation by Todd Odgers (NorQuest College Centre for Intercultural Education)
- Success Stories: City of Saskatoon: A Canadian Case Study in Diversity and Inclusion (Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion)
- Diversity and Inclusion: A Small Town Perspective (Stratford P.E.I.)
- Diversity and Inclusion Charter of Peel. (Region of Peel)
- Where Strangers Become Neighbors - Video Trailers (Collingwood Neighborhood House, Vancouver)
- Newcomer Integration Tool Kit (Community and Race Relations Committee of Peterborough)
- Immigrant Friendly Communities: Making Immigration Work for Employers and other Stakeholders in Small Town Canada (The Conference Board of Canada via Diversity in the Work Place)
More in Diversity & Inclusiveness
What Is It?
Cultural Diversity is the common heritage of humanity and should be recognized and affirmed for the benefit of present and future generations.
Why Is It Important?
Policies for the inclusion and participation of all citizens are guarantees of social cohesion, the vitality of civil society and peace.
How Can We Build It In Our Organization?
No workplace is inclusive simply because it’s diverse.
How Can We Build More Inclusive Communities?
More and more municipalities are working on ways to engage the cultural diversity of their community and encourage inclusiveness.
How Can I Build My Own Cultural Competency?
We need to recognize our long-held assumptions and potential biases, so we are able to learn and grow in an increasingly global environment.
Where Can I Find Out More?
There are many organizations, locally, nationally and/or internationally, that support the growth of cultural diversity and inclusion.