Please find references below.
Resource Citations
Step 1: Our Journey Begins
A. Historical Impact and Key Terms
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. (2015). Calls to Action. Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/british-columbians-our-governments/indigenous-people/aboriginal-peoples-documents/calls_to_action_english2.pdf
Parrott, Z. (2007, March 17). Indigenous Peoples in Canada. The Canadian Encyclopedia. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/aboriginal-people
Wilson, K. & Hodgson, C. (2018, September 5). Pulling Together: Foundations Guide. BCcampus. https://opentextbc.ca/indigenizationfoundations/
Longley R. What Is Colonialism? Definition and Examples. ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/colonialism-definition-and-examples-5112779
Government of Canada. (2022, April 12). Introduction to GBA Plus: Sex and gender. https://women-gender-equality.canada.ca/gbaplus-course-cours-acsplus/eng/mod01/mod01_02_04.html
Eindinger, A. (2020, June 8). Gender Equality. The Canadian Encyclopedia. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/gender-equality
Elections Canada. (2023). Voting Rights through Time. https://electionsanddemocracy.ca/voting-rights-through-time-0/case-study-2-womens-right-vote
Schnebly, R. A. (2022, June 13). Biological Sex and Gender in the United States. The Embryo Project Encyclopedia. https://embryo.asu.edu/pages/biological-sex-and-gender-united-states-0
Galer, D. (2015, February 5). Disability Rights Movement in Canada. The Canadian Encyclopedia. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/disability-rights-movement
Canadian Museum for Human Rights https://humanrights.ca/
Council of Canadians with Disability http://www.ccdonline.ca/en/
Toronto Metropolitan University https://www.torontomu.ca/news-events/news/2019/07/small-school-big-agenda/
Disability Rights Promotion International https://drpi.research.yorku.ca/north-america/
March of Dimes Canada & Prosper Canada. (2023, May). A Benefit without Barriers: Co-creating Principles and Recommendations for Canada Disability Benefit Administration. https://www.marchofdimes.ca/en-ca/aboutus/govtrelations/ourwork/Documents/Canada-Disability-Benefit-Report_EN.pdf
Landriault M. (2018, October 23). From ‘Aboriginal’ to ‘Indigenous’: Changing terms in the Trudeau era. The Conversation. Maclean’s. https://macleans.ca/news/canada/from-aboriginal-to-indigenous-changing-terms-in-the-trudeau-era/
Diversity Institute (2021, August 10). Publicly Available Specification (PAS), The 50-30 Challenge. Ted Rogers School of Management. Diversity Institute. https://secureservercdn.net/192.169.220.85/b0m.396.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Di-PAS_EN_vf.pdf
Statistics Canada (2023, July 19). Statistics on Indigenous Peoples. Statistics Canada. https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects-start/indigenous_peoples
RRC Polytech. (2023, May 29).RRC History of Racism in Canada. Anti-Racism Learning Toolkit. RRC Polytech Library and Academic Services https://library.rrc.ca/Anti-Racism/racism_canada
RRC Polytech. (2023, May 29). Colonialism and Colonization. Anti-Racism Learning Toolkit. RRC Polytech Library and Academic Services https://library.rrc.ca/Anti-Racism/colonialism_colonization
RRC Polytech. (2023, May 29). Slavery (1628-1800s). Anti-Racism Learning Toolkit. RRC Polytech Library and Academic Services https://library.rrc.ca/Anti-Racism/slavery
RRC Polytech. (2023, May 29). Indian Act (1876-Present). Anti-Racism Learning Toolkit. RRC Polytech Library and Academic Services https://library.rrc.ca/Anti-Racism/indian_act
RRC Polytech. (2023, May 29). Residential Schools (Resources). Anti-Racism Learning Toolkit. RRC Polytech Library and Academic Services https://library.rrc.ca/ResidentialSchools
RRC Polytech. (2023, May 29). Immigration Policies. Anti-Racism Learning Toolkit. RRC Polytech Library and Academic Services. https://library.rrc.ca/Anti-Racism/immigration_policies
RRC Polytech. (2023, May 29). Chinese Head Tax (1885-1949). Anti-Racism Learning Toolkit. RRC Polytech Library and Academic Services https://library.rrc.ca/Anti-Racism/chinese_head_tax
RRC Polytech. (2023, May 29). Refusing Entry to Soutth Asiana Anti-Racism Learning Toolkit. RRC Polytech Library and Academic Services https://library.rrc.ca/Anti-Racism/south_asians
RRC Polytech. (2023, May 29). Exclusion of Jewish Refugee (1939). Anti-Racism Learning Toolkit. RRC Polytech Library and Academic Services https://library.rrc.ca/Anti-Racism/jewish_refugees
RRC Polytech. (2023, May 29). Japanese Internment Camps (1941-1949). Anti-Racism Learning Toolkit. RRC Polytech Library and Academic Services https://library.rrc.ca/Anti-Racism/japanese_camps
UNESCO (2023). Glossaire FR : Equité entre les sexes. https://uis.unesco.org/fr/glossary-term/equite-entre-les-sexes
Ruppenthal K. M. (2007, le 29 janvier). Transports. L’encyclopedie Canadienne. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/fr/article/transports
Peters F., Patterson, R.S. & Kach N. (2006, le 29 février). Éducation au Canada. L’encyclopedie Canadienne. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/fr/article/education-4
McAfee, A. (2009, le 17 mars). Logement et politique du logement. L’encyclopedie Canadienne. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/fr/article/logement-et-politique-du-logement
Palmer H. & Driedger, L. (2011, le 10 février). Préjugés et discrimination au Canada. L’encyclopedie Canadienne. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/fr/article/prejuges-et-discrimination
Queen’s University (2017, July 31). Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Indigenization. Human Rights and Equity Office. https://www.queensu.ca/hreo/sites/hreowww/files/uploaded_files/20201210KeyEDIIterms.pdf
City of Edmonton (2018, April 12). Gender-Based Analysis+: What is it and Why? youtube.com. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6w-d1mmjFU
Women and Gender Equality (2021, April 14). GBA Plus: Beyond Sex and Gender. Government of Canada. https://women-gender-equality.canada.ca/en/gender-based-analysis-plus/microlearning-videos/gbaplus-beyond-sex-gender.html
What Works Toolkit 10 (2022). Actions You Can Take. https://whatworkstoolkit.elementor.cloud/10-actions-you-can-take-tool/
Government of Canada. (2023, April 4). Guide on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Terminology. https://www.noslangues-ourlanguages.gc.ca/en/publications/equite-diversite-inclusion-equity-diversity-inclusion-eng#notion-69399
Egale Canada. (2023). 2SLGBTQI Terms and Definitions. https://egale.ca/awareness/terms-and-definitions/
Humber College. (2023). Sharing Knowledge – Equity Myths https://humber.ca/staff/announcement/sharing-knowledge-equity-myths
Government of Canada (1985). Canadian Human Rights Act. Justice Laws Website https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/h-6/
Gainsburg, J. (2020). The Savvy Ally: A Guide for Becoming a Skilled LGBTQ+ Advocate. United States: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. https://www.google.ca/books/edition/The_Savvy_Ally/zQ3MDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0
Egale Canada (2023). https://egale.ca/
The 519. Education and Training. https://www.the519.org/education-training/
B. Three Steps to Understanding Racism in Canada
The University of British Columbia. (2021, March 19). Systemic racism: What it looks like in Canada and how to fight it? Vice-President Finance & Operations Portfolio. https://vpfo.ubc.ca/2021/03/systemic-racism-what-it-looks-like-in-canada-and-how-to-fight-it/
Penguin Random House Canada. (2023). Black History Month: An Anti-Racism Reading List. Penguin Random House Canada. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/list/1779/anti-racist-reading-list
Deggans, E. (2020, August 25). ‘Not Racist’ Is Not Enough: Putting In The Work To Be Anti-Racist. Life Kit, NPR Station. https://www.npr.org/2020/08/24/905515398/not-racist-is-not-enough-putting-in-the-work-to-be-anti-racist
Gao, R. (2020, June 25). What Is Systemic Racism? Chatelaine. https://chatelaine.com/living/horoscopes/august-16-22-2023/
Parris Consulting. (2020, September 28). There’s No Racism in Canada – A Timeline. Parris Consulting. https://parrisconsulting.ca/2020/08/28/theres-no-racism-in-canada-a-timeline/
Government of Canada (2023, September 11) Anti-racism Lexicon. https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/systemic-racism-discrimination/anti-racism-toolkit/anti-racism-lexicon.html#toc17
Cambridge Dictionary (20023, October 10) Enslavement. https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/enslavement#google_vignette
Prime Minister of Canada (2021, August 1). Statement by the Prime Minister on Emancipation Day. https://www.pm.gc.ca/en/news/statements/2021/08/01/statement-prime-minister-emancipation-day
The University of British Columbia. Equity and Glossary of terms. https://equity.ubc.ca/resources/equity-inclusion-glossary-of-terms/#M
C. Using a Gender-based Analysis Plus Approach
Government of Canada. (2021, April 14). GBA Plus: Beyond Sex and Gender- Transcript. Video file. https://women-gender-equality.canada.ca/en/gender-based-analysis-plus/microlearning-videos/gbaplus-beyond-sex-gender.html
Gender-Based Analysis+: What is it and Why? (2018, April 12). City of Edmonton. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6w-d1mmjFU
Step 2: Community Outreach and Recruitment
A. Four Steps to Get to Know Your Community-How to Begin?
Canadian Coalition to Empower Women (2023, July 2). Community Outreach and Recruitment. https://www.google.ca/books/edition/The_Savvy_Ally/zQ3MDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0
International Association of Fire Chiefs (2023). Outreach for Inclusion: How to Engage Diverse Communities. https://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/outreach-for-inclusion-how-to-engage-diverse-communities
Finder, S. (2023, April 3). 9 Outreach Strategy Examples That Will Engage Your Audience. Autokclose. https://www.autoklose.com/effective-outreach-strategy-examples/
First People’s Cultural Council. (2021, May). Working with Elders. https://fpcc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/FPCC-Working-with-Elders_FINAL.pdf
B. Get to Know your Community
Area Vibes. The Livability Score: Find the Best Place to Live. https://www.areavibes.com/
Alberta – https://www.alberta.ca/index.aspx
British Columbia – https://www.britishcolumbia.ca/
Manitoba – https://www.manitoba.ca/
New Brunswick – https://www2.gnb.ca/
Newfoundland Labrador – https://www.newfoundlandlabrador.com/
Northwest Territories – https://www.gov.nt.ca/
Nova Scotia – https://beta.novascotia.ca/
Nunavut – https://www.gov.nu.ca/
Ontario – https://www.ontario.ca/
Prince Edward Island – https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en
Quebec – https://www.quebec.ca/
Saskatchewan – https://www.saskatchewan.ca/
Yukon – https://yukon.ca/
Federation of Canadian Municipalities https://fcm.ca/en
United Way Centraide Canada – 211 https://211.ca/
Local Library https://onesearch.library.utoronto.ca/ask-librarian
Canadian Center for Employment Centres https://supportedemployment.ca/service-providers/
Local Friendship Centres – https://nafc.ca/friendship-centres/find-a-friendship-centre?lang=en
Ontario Native Women’s Associations https://www.onwa.ca/
New Canadian/Immigration/Settlement Access Centres https://ircc.canada.ca/english/newcomers/services/index.asp
Equal Futures Canada https://equalfuturesnetwork.ca/map/
50 – 30 Challenge Organizations https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/ised/en/50-30-challenge-participating-organizations
Engagement Tools & Resources https://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/resources/resource/outreach-for-inclusion-how-to-engage-diverse-communities
Step 3: Outreach and Recruitment
Sample List of Core Competencies for Success
Upscaling Life (2022, December 22). 95 Core Competencies; A List of Examples to Determine Your Personal Core Competencies https://www.upscalinglife.com/95-core-competencies-a-list-of-examples-to-determine-your-personal-core-competencies/
Salary & Benefits and Inclusive WRITING tips
Government of Canada (2023, May 22). Find your National Occupation Classification (NOC). https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/eligibility/find-national-occupation-code.html
Job Bank (2023, July 18). Labour Market Information: Compare Wages. https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/trend-analysis/search-wages
WDB Labour Market Information Toolkit https://drive.google.com/file/d/12B6lY2m1Pf1yzDmx4FYL1lzejlOeu_1I/view
Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development, Government of Ontario (2022, February 15). Minimum Wage for work. https://www.ontario.ca/page/minimum-age-work
Chamber of Commerce https://chamber.ca/about/
Employment Standards Act, Ontario (2023, July 5). https://www.ontario.ca/document/your-guide-employment-standards-act-0
Derecho, J. (2022, August 4). 5 Tools for Creating Gender Neutral Job Descriptions. ONGIG. https://blog.ongig.com/diversity-and-inclusion/gender-neutral-job-descriptions/
Eye-Tracking Study (2018). Ladders. https://www.theladders.com/static/images/basicSite/pdfs/TheLadders-EyeTracking-StudyC2.pdf
Huppert, M. (2017, December 13). Cut the Jargon, and 3 other Tips for for Entry-Level Job Descriptions LinkedIn Talent Blog. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ShKtZidV1TrtBHuO7kOmWqcQ8pExpnSe?usp=sharing
Government of Canada. (2021, January 13). Promoting Inclusive Workplaces. https://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/tools/jobaids/promoting-inclusive-workplaces-eng.aspx
Menzie, F. Diversity & Inclusion Best Practices: Objective Selection. Include-empower.com. https://cultureplusconsulting.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Objective-Assessment-4.pdf
Workforce Development Board (2023, January). Recruitment and Retention for Small to Medium Employers. https://drive.google.com/file/d/10BE2bsMQt_U5wSvuScBsxKLaayE03d1S/view
Menzies F. (2018). Inclusive Recruitment: Optimise your Candidate Pool. Culture Plus Consulting. https://cultureplusconsulting.com/2019/06/11/inclusive-recruitment/
Canadian Association for Supported Employment HR Inclusive Policy Kit. https://supportedemployment.ca/resources/employers/hrtoolkit/
Randstad (2020, September 4). Tips to write an inclusive job description. https://www.randstad.ca/employers/workplace-insights/talent-management/tips-to-write-an-inclusive-job-description/
Huppert, M. (2018, April 9). 5 Must-Do’s for Writing Inclusive Job Descriptions. https://www.linkedin.com/business/talent/blog/talent-acquisition/must-dos-for-writing-inclusive-job-descriptions
Alexandra (2022, March 15). 6 Must -Know Tips for Writing Inclusive Job Descriptions. https://harver.com/blog/inclusive-job-descriptions/#Literacy
Weber, L. (2013, May 2). How We Really Read Job Ads. The Wall Street Journal. https://www.wsj.com/articles/BL-ATWORKB-911
Gaucher, D., Friesen, J., Kay A.C. (2011). Evidence that gendered wording in job advertisements exists and sustains gender inequality. J Pers Soc Psychol. 101 (1): 109-28. 10.1037/a0022530
Vivia Hunt, D., Yee, L., Prince S. & Dixon-Fyle S. (2018, January 18). Delivering through diversity. Report, McKinsey & Company https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/delivering-through-diversity
Mohr Sophia Tara (2014, August 24). Why Women Don’t Apply for Jobs Unless They’re 100% Qualified. Harvard Business Review. https://hbr.org/2014/08/why-women-dont-apply-for-jobs-unless-theyre-100-qualified
Ernst & Young (August 2018). The Vale of Dyslexia. https://assets.ey.com/content/dam/ey-sites/ey-com/en_uk/topics/diversity/ey-the-value-of-dyslexia-dyslexic-strengths-and-the-changing-world-of-work.pdf
Begin to Explore Recruitment – Core Competencies for Success
CCEW (2023). Sample List for Core Competencies for Success. https://ccew.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Recruitment-SampleListCoreCompetenciesIndicators_3.docx
Step 4: Inclusive Job Posting
Resources
Government of Canada. Your Diversity Advantage. The 50-30 Challenge. https://egale.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/50-30/Job-Posting-Template-General.docx
What Works Toolkit. (2022). Team Capacity. https://whatworkstoolkit.50-30tools.ca/x2-team-capacity/
Girier, D., Lamouri J. & Pulido, B. Unconscious Bias and Recruiting. https://ivado.ca/PDF/Biais-inconscient-recrutement-en/
Savino M. (2023). Recruitment and Retention for Small to Medium Employers. The Workforce Development Board. https://drive.google.com/file/d/10BE2bsMQt_U5wSvuScBsxKLaayE03d1S/view
Edward D., (2009). Clear Writing. Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. https://omafra.gov.on.ca/english/nfporgs/07-049.htm#do
Gender Decoder. http://gender-decoder.katmatfield.com/
KPMG (2023). Inclusion, diversity, and equity in recruitment. KPMG. https://kpmg.com/ca/en/home/careers/inclusion-diversity-and-equity-in-recruitment.html
Job posting Sample. xyzcareers.com
Government of Canada (2023, August 29). Maps of Treaty-Making in Canada. https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1100100032297/1544716489360
Government of Canada (2022, October 31). Inclusive Language. https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/conduct-and-culture/diversity-inclusion/positive-space/inclusive-language.html
Step 5: Interview Bias Training- Definitions
Resources
Neelie Verlinden (2023). 11 Ways to Avoid Interviewer Bias in Your Selection Process. Academy to Innovate HR. https://www.aihr.com/blog/interviewer-bias/
Egale Learning. Understanding Inclusive Recruitment. Recognizing Unconscious Bias 1. https://rise.articulate.com/share/fKbP4-FCBZ4IdtXOpyI2VcudDRimq9bS#/lessons/gHAQx-6_nbtZoL2Gp1e6K6QPU0fw3YdS
Equality and Human Rights Commission. (2018, March 28). Unconscious bias training: an assessment of the evidence for effectiveness. https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/en/publication-download/unconscious-bias-training-assessment-evidence-effectiveness
Culture Plus Consulting. (2018). Unconscious Bias Training for Hiring Managers. https://cultureplusconsulting.com/reduce-bias-training-for-hiring-managers/
Culture Plus Consulting. (2019, June 11). Inclusive Recruitment to Optimize Inclusion. https://cultureplusconsulting.com/reduce-bias-training-for-hiring-managers/
Reiners, B. (2019, June 11). 16 Unconscious Biases-how to overcome them. https://builtin.com/diversity-inclusion/unconscious-bias-examples
Desmond-Harris, J. (2016, August 15). Implicit bias means we’re all probably at least a little bit racist. Vox. https://www.vox.com/2014/12/26/7443979/racism-implicit-racial-bias
Project Implicit https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/research/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vS_OwzHHXtQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ljbYkIrWKk
Patricia G. Devine, Patrick S. Forscher, Anthony J. Austin, William T.L. Cox. 2012. Long-term reduction in implicit race bias: A prejudice habit-breaking intervention, Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 48 (6) pp 1267-1278, https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0022103112001369
Mindfulness visualization & implicit bias https://soundcloud.com/mindfulschools/online-live-sit-and-qa-on-implicit-bias-with-grace-helms-kotre
Six proven strategies for managing unconscious bias https://cultureplusconsulting.com/2018/10/17/six-proven-strategies-for-managing-unconscious-bias/
Step 6: What’s Next: Belonging & Learning Culture for Continuous Improvement.
Resources
What is Privilege (2015, July 4). As/Is. Youtube.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD5f8GuNuGQ
Merriam-Webster Dictionary (Accessed 2023, October 11). Privilege. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/privilege . Learn more about privilege here
Merriam-Webster Dictionary (Accessed 2023, October 11). Disadvantage. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disadvantage
Onboarding Informational Template. The 50-30 Challenge https://egale.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ISED_50-
https://egale.ca/awareness/50-30challenge-retain/
https://egale.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/ISED_50-30_Sample_form_Hiring_Checklist.dotx
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10BE2bsMQt_U5wSvuScBsxKLaayE03d1S/view)
Government of Canada (2022). What Works toolkit. https://whatworkstoolkit.elementor.cloud/what-is-the-50-30-challenge/
Sarder, R. (2016, 27 January). Building an Innovative Learning Organization: A Framework to Build a Smarter Workforce, Adapt to Change, and Drive Growth. Wiley Online Library. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9781119235200
Sengey, P. (1990). The fifth discipline: The art and practice of the learning organization. Book Review. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/hrm.3930290308