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We Value: Diversity = Equity = Inclusion = Respect = Social Justice Adventures in Evaluation: New Developments and Challenges Canadian Evaluation Society Ontario Chapter Presented by: Varsha Naik and Amrita Kumar-Ratta Website:

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Adventures in Evaluation: New Developments and Challenges Canadian Evaluation Society Ontario Chapter Presented by: Varsha Naik and Amrita Kumar-Ratta Website: http://www.regionaldiversityroundtable.org Facebook/ LinkedIn: Diversity and Inclusion Charter of Peel Twitter: @rdrpeel @DICharter

We Value: Diversity =Equity= Inclusion =Respect =Social Justice

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Outline

  • The Context: Peel Region and RDR
  • What Is the D&I Charter of Peel?
  • Evaluating the D&I Charter – Our Unique Journey
  • Our approach to evaluation
  • Bumps along the way
  • Our ‘winning solutions’
  • What we’ve learned
  • Moving Forward
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The Context: Peel Region

  • The Region of Peel is

amongst the most diverse, fastest growing and rapidly changing regions in Canada

  • Unique blend of urban

and rural communities

  • This presents many
  • pportunities and

challenges

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Regional Diversity Roundtable

  • A group of individuals representing various

human service sector organizations with a commitment to inclusion, equity, and diversity competence.

  • Invested in progressing the capacity of

individuals & organizations in Peel Region to better serve the diverse communities.

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Our Collaborative Approach

RDR

PNSG D&I Champions Development Team RDR Members Peel Organizations Community Members

RDR

Steering Committee Evaluation Team RDR Members D&I Charter Endorsers Peel Organizations Community Members

Phase 1: ‘Development’ Phase 2: ‘Implementation’

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The Charter is Unique

  • First municipal-level initiative of its kind in Canada
  • Moving systemic change beyond governments,

towards collective responsibility for a common agenda

  • Outcome and measurement oriented - broadening the

scope of what policies & practices may be considered inclusive and equitable; what diversity means and how it is served by regional providers

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Charter Endorsers

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Evaluating the D&I Charter

Phase 2 Phase 1

  • Process and

Outcome Focused

  • Developmental –

Focused on Emergent Learning

  • Measurable

Deliverables

  • Overarching Goal–

Social Systems Change

GOAL: Increased DEI in Peel

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…Bumps Along the Way

Process Challenges

  • Balancing tension between RDR’s social justice

framework stakeholders’ multiple approaches to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)

  • Tight timelines and slow results
  • Crafting a theory of change that includes results and

complexities

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…Bumps Along the Way

Outcome Challenges

  • Remaining open to varying needs and perspectives
  • Confronting “diversity” -- a thorny subject; Navigating a

challenging context that is ever-changing

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Winning Solutions

  • Development of

Organizational DEI Self- Assessment Tool

  • Creative engagement of

diverse partners

  • Tapping into RDR

member resources

  • Asset-Based model

employed throughout

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Learning

  • Patience and acceptance are our anchors
  • “If you build it they will come”
  • Distributed leadership is important
  • Collaboration is time-consuming; a messy process
  • Relationship-building is key for success
  • Competing priorities need creative solutions!
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Moving Forward

  • Being committed to learning, changing and growing
  • Conducting frequent check-ins; building in detours
  • Celebrating wins – big and small
  • Planning for long-term project sustainability
  • Facilitating ongoing creative partnerships
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Endorsement Process

  • Community members and organizations from

the private, public, and not-for-profit sector are invited to endorse the Charter

  • Electronic endorsement form:

http://regionaldiversityroundtable.org/?q=node/ 629

  • In-person endorsement