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 Diversity and Inclusion Plan

 The City of Oshawa’s Diversity and Inclusion Plan is a five to ten year framework for ensuring all people feel welcome and involved in our community. The goal is make sure community members have fair access to programs, services and employment opportunities in Oshawa.  It also outlines internal recommendations to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion within the City of Oshawa staff.

The Plan offers over 90 strategies and actions for the City to put in place over the next five to ten years to:

  • Identify and address forms of discrimination that create barriers to service access and community engagement, and inhibit equity and full participation in the workplace
  • Work with equity-deserving groups to counter historical, attitudinal, structural, and institutional practices that prevent inclusivity
  • Implement programs, initiatives and provide services that recognize the full range of human differences and realize the goals of fairness, justice and non-discrimination

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 Equity and Inclusion Lens

 

The City of Oshawa’s Equity and Inclusion Lens and Handbook was developed with the City Community Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee.

The Equity and Inclusion Lens is meant to help us see things from a clearer perspective, much like a pair of glasses.  The Equity and Inclusion Lens is a way for us to intentionally to promote equity and inclusion in the work that we do.

 The Equity and Inclusion Lens and Handbook when launching new initiatives and to review and improve existing programs, and services.  Using it can help identify potential areas of exclusion in various programs, services, initiatives and policies and help identify ways to reduce and eliminate these barriers to inclusion.  

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 Inclusive Language Manual

 The language we use matters and some words can cause harm to people. The City of Oshawa has developed an Inclusive Language Manual to help you use language that makes everyone feel welcome and included.

With a focus on Diversity and Inclusion, we hope this tool will help identify and address forms of discrimination in language that create barriers to service and equity in the workplace. The guide also offers suggestions on what words to avoid, words you can use instead and provides opportunities to expand understanding through self-led activities. 

Language changes and this guide should reflect that. If you have suggestions, email [email protected] and let us know.

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Truth and Reconciliation Resources

Woodland Cultural Centre

The Woodland Cultural Centre (W.C.C.) is located in the former Mohawk Institute Residential School and is one of the largest museums in Canada managed and administered by First Nations. The W.C.C. serves to preserve, promote and strengthen Indigenous language, culture, art and history; bringing the story of the Hodinohsho:ni people of the Eastern Woodlands to life through innovative exhibitions and programs. As an organization with historic expertise and strong community connections, W.C.C. has a key role to play in knowledge and learning through its program offerings, including museums, language, education, library and arts. Learn More About W.C.C.'s Programs

Legacy of Hope

Legacy of Hope is a charity that focuses on educating Canadians on the inter-generational impacts of the Residential School System, the Sixties Scoop, Day School and other means of cultural oppression against Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, and Inuit) Survivors, their descendants, and their communities. 

 

Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada

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What have been the purposes and role of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission?

Video by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (T.R.C.) of Canada, presentation by Commissioner, Dr. Mary Wilson explaining the purpose of the T.R.C. 

What happened?

Video by the T.R.C., presentation by Commissioner, Dr. Mary Wilson describing what happened and how the T.R.C. is involved. 

T.R.C. Event May 28, 2015

Video by the T.R.C. describing the process of the T.R.C. through the voices of survivors and witnesses (Caution: This video contains subject matter that may be disturbing to some visitors) 

How should people feel?

Video by the T.R.C. presentation by Commissioner, Dr. Mary Wilson. 

Report: Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action

In 2007, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (T.R.C.) was created to facilitate reconciliation among former residential school students, their families, their communities and all Canadians.

In December 2015, the T.R.C. released its six-volume final report. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action is a summary report that outlines 94 Calls to Action in response to the findings of the consultations with Indigenous survivors. The All Canadians are encouraged to read the summary or the final report to learn more about the unjust history of Indian Residential Schools and its lasting impact on Indigenous communities. 

United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (U.N.D.R.I.P.), adopted in 2007, establishes a minimum standards for the survival, dignity and well-being of the Indigenous peoples of the world. It also examines existing human rights standards and fundamental freedoms, and determines how they apply to Indigenous peoples.

National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls was created to look into and report on the systemic causes of all forms of violence against Indigenous women and girls. The National Inquiry released its final report, Reclaiming Power and Place: The Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. This report determines that persistent and deliberate human and Indigenous rights violations and abuses are the root cause behind Canada’s staggering rates of violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQ+ people. The two volume report calls for transformative legal and social changes to resolve the crisis that has devastated Indigenous communities.

2SLGBTQ+ Resources

Discover 2SLGBTQ+ History: The ArQuives

The ArQuives (formerly Gay and Lesbian Archives)  is the largest independent 2SLGBTQ+ archive in the world. 

The ArQuives was established to aid in the recovery and preservation of our histories. Its mandate is to:

  • acquire, preserve, organize, and give public access to information and materials in any medium, by and about 2SLGBT+ people in Canada
  • maintain a research library, international research files, and an international collection of LGBTQ2+ periodicals

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Creating Inclusive Spaces for Trans and Non-Binary People

The 519's "Creating Authentic Spaces" toolkit and education program is designed to help challenge transphobia and to foster environments that are inclusive of gender identity and gender expression. 

This toolkit explores the experiences and challenges faced by trans people and supports organizations and individuals to develop approaches to fostering a trans inclusive environment. The toolkit and workshops also highlights the small and larger steps they can take personally and within their organizations to create more inclusive spaces and services for trans people.

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Call it Out: Racism, Racial Discrimination and Human Rights Training

The Ontario Human Rights Commission created Call It Out, a free 30 minute interactive online course. The course is an opportunity to learn about race, discrimination and human rights protections under the Ontario Human Rights Code. It presents a historical overview of racism and racial discrimination, explains the meaning of race, racism, and racial discrimination, and provides approaches to prevent racial discrimination.

Access Call It Out Training

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