1. DEI 101: Why Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)? The Regional Diversity Roundtable Promoting respect and Equity within Organizations & Institutions for an Inclusive & Harmonious Community Host: Varsha Naik RDR Chair & PDSB Community Liaison

2. Institutionalizing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Capacity Building for the human services sector Trainings/Workshops | Conferences | Community Engagement Research/Policy | Promising Practices | Advocacy www.regionaldiversityroundtable.org rdr@regionaldiversityroundtable.org @rdrpeel #HowTODEI #DIVERSITY101 The Regional Diversity Roundtable

3. Agenda  Objectives  What is DEI?  A Personal Reflection  The Value of DEI for Individuals, Organizations, & Communities  Equity Frameworks  Guest Presenter: Julie Pehar  Q&A Dialogue

4. Our Objective for Today Photo: Slide Share

5. What is DEI? Photo: Wordle

6. Equity Frameworks Diversity Anti-Oppression Anti-Racist Cultural Competency Business Case for DEI Others: Intersectionality, Intercultural Dialogue, Feminist, Restorative Justice, Multiculturalism, Cross-Cultural Approach, Human Rights, Human Capital

7. A Reflection: What is your DEI Perspective? (A) What DEI issue is prioritized within your sector, region and organization? (B) What issue do you prioritize as an individual?

8. DEI Newcomer Needs Violence Against Women Poverty AODA Mental Health / Addictions Youth Engagement Unemployment

9. Newcomer Needs Violence Against Women Poverty AODA Youth Engagement Unemployment Mental Health & Addictions

10. What is the Value of DEI? Community Organizations Institutions Individuals

11. Julie Pehar Equity Vision Consulting www.equityvision.ca julie@equityvision.ca 416.399.9295 How to take a Pulse of your Organization’s DEI State?

12. Objectives: To bring an “on the ground” lens to reinforce the learnings from the webinar so far To provide a practical application of some DEI principles for your organization To provide some local, relevant examples of how organizations succeed and are challenged by DEI application and practice

13. What is the DEI Lens in Peel Region? We know that…Peel Region is one of the most diverse regions in Canada But, we have learned that this fact alone does not automatically create an inclusive or equitable region, DEI is an intentional and mindful approach DEI is NOT a program or initiative, it is a commitment to a foundational principle of equity and inclusivity

14. What is the DEI Lens in Peel Region? What is ultimately behind a DEI philosophy? The belief, the absolute belief that ALL people and ALL their differences are an asset to a better workplace/organization, a better community, a better life and a better world.

15. Our Social Service is about changing lives for the better right? But: Are all live/experiences treated and perceived to be equal? How do we ensure DEI is understood and practices consistently?

16. Building an asset-focused community means embracing, respecting and including those who live, work and play in the community “To solve our social problems in our communities, the solution must be to build strong communities not just stronger programs and services. We forget that people live in communities and that families, friends, neighbors and faith communities have always been the front lines of how communities solve problems.” Paul Schmitz, CEO Public Allies

17. The Practical Application of DEI Principles for your Organization Developing a “Learning Culture” Accept that DEI work is not an end-game “expertise” in DEI work is a tricky word – I prefer to call it “humble and sometimes futile attempts at understanding our world” We are all challenged It takes courage Embracing a “learning” attitude/culture

18. Local, Relevant Examples of How Organizations succeed and are challenged by DEI Application and Practice Diversity work can be scary-mainly because we fear making a mistake, doing it wrong, acting exclusively instead of inclusively Diversity work can also be downplayed to protect mainstream privilege – we need to continue naming this and challenging this (competing rights, historical assumptions and stereotypes) What does failure look like (who is watching, who is judging, who holds a lifetime grudge?) – we NEED to work together and support each other – when we in – fight, we all lose/counterproductive Jump in! Commit to LEARNING with an open mind and heart

19. What Gets Measure Gets Done!

20. Julie Pehar Equity Vision Consulting www.equityvision.ca julie@equityvision.ca 416.399.9295 Thank you!

21. (a) Practice Brief: Equity Frameworks (a) Webinar PPT (a) Share the learning Call to ACTION!

22. Our Objective for Today Photo: wordpress.net

23. Stay tuned for: DEI 201: Ensuring Equitable and Inclusive Community Services – Sept 28 DEI 102: How to Create a DEI Infrastructure? – Winter 2016 www.regionaldiversityroundtable.org rdr@regionaldiversityroundtable.org @rdrpeel #HowToDEI #DIVERSITY101 Thank You!