The Diversity & Inclusion Charter of Peel Phase 3: Community - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

The Diversity & Inclusion Charter of Peel Phase 3: Community Engagement and Leadership Initiative Community Champions Dialogue Session 1 – September 15, 2016 Website: www.dicharter.rdrpeel.org Facebook: Diversity and Inclusion Charter of Peel Twitter: #diversitycharter #D&Icharter #EquityinPeel LinkedIn: Diversity and Inclusion Charter of Peel

Who Are We? • Varsha Naik , Chair of the Regional Diversity Roundtable (RDR) & Community Relations Coordinator at Peel District School Board (PDSB) • Amrita Kumar-Ratta , Project Lead, Diversity & Inclusion Charter of Peel, RDR • Anam Ansari , Community Outreach Coordinator, Diversity & Inclusion Charter of Peel, RDR

Regional Diversity Roundtable • A group of individuals representing various human service sector organizations with a commitment to inclusion, equity, and diversity competence. • Interested in progressing the capacity of individuals & organizations to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders in providing appropriate services to people with diverse identities.

Icebreaker Activity My name is….. I was drawn to this opportunity because.... My community (ies) is (are).... The best thing about my community is...

What is the Charter? • First developed in partnership with the Regional Diversity Roundtable (RDR) and the Peel Newcomer Strategy Group (PNSG) • Launched in April 2013, the Charter is a living document created to foster inclusiveness and equity in Peel • First municipal-level initiative of its kind in Canada • The Charter supports the implementation of existing national and provincial legislation at a local level

The Context: Peel Region • The Region of Peel is amongst the most diverse, fastest growing and rapidly changing regions in Canada • This presents many opportunities and challenges

Charter Vision & Commitments Vision: An inclusive Peel Region that values, respects and embraces diversity and equity so that everyone can achieve their full potential Commitments: ü Creating Equitable & Inclusive Workplaces ü Ensuring the Provision of Equitable & Inclusive Community Services ü Recognizing and Supporting Diverse Neighbourhoods & Communities

Overview: The D&I Charter Community Engagement and Leadership Initiative • Phase 1 (2012-2013) – Development and Launch of D&I Charter of Peel • Phase 2 (2014-2016) – Charter Implementation in Peel Organizations • Phase 3 (2016-2018) - D&I Charter Community Engagement and Leadership Initiative

Overview: The D&I Charter Community Engagement and Leadership Initiative • Phase 3 (2016-2018) - D&I Charter Community Engagement and Leadership Initiative v Purpose: To make the D&I Charter locally relevant; to engage grassroots communities in ‘living’ the Charter (within their own communities as well as across communities) Ø Year 1 – Widespread community consultations; collaborative translation of the D&I Charter of Peel; project promotion; evaluation Ø Year 2 – Launch of Charter translations; development and launch of Community Ambassador Program (Leadership Training), online/print campaigning, evaluation

Ethno-Linguistic Communities • We will be translating the Charter into 10 non- official languages in addition to working with two additional communities Ø Latin American Ø Accessibility Ø Polish Ø African & Caribbean Ø Punjabi Ø Arabic Ø Tagalog Ø Chinese Ø Tamil Ø Gujarati Ø Urdu Ø Hindi

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Project Requirements: Collaboratively Working Towards Project Outcomes • Supporting project outreach within your community networks • Promoting grassroots engagement • Fostering relationships within and between diverse communities

Community Champions: Understanding Roles and Responsibilities 1. Provide consistent feedback over the course of the project 2. Attend Community Champions Dialogues (approx. 4-6 total, 3 hours each) 3. Attend Community Consultations (at least one champion per consultation ideally) 4. Assist with informal interpretations at community consultations (as necessary) 5. Be aware of/attend community events (as needed) 6. Raise awareness of the project

Endorsement Process • Electronic endorsement form: http://www.dicharter.rdrpeel.org/charter- endorse-the-charter/ • In-person endorsement