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What’s Working for theDiversity Committee?
• Concept is a positive initiative for the District
• Willing & influential partners at the table
• Wide cross-section of agencies, organizations, businesses and communities represented
• Significant resource gathering already completed
What Are our Difficulties?
• We are struggling for a clear purpose & reason to exist, which could cost us partners
• Mission Statement is an excellent starting point, but needs to be follow up with development of organizational strategy
• Acting as a resource is only part of solution
The Role of the Diversity Committee
• Acting as a source of vision & direction for anti-discrimination/pro-diversity action and initiatives in the Rainy River District
• Provide leadership and support for governments, businesses, organizations and individuals in developing/sustaining a comprehensive diversity strategy
• Act as a bidirectional communications conduit for all partners
Municipal/Band Council Engagement
• Seek letters affirming declaration of partnership from all RRD municipalities & FN communities
• Spearhead a District initiative to join the UNESCO Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism & Discrimination
• Facilitate cultural diversity training for all partner municipality/FN employees
Municipal & Band Council
Engagement Strategy
Business &
Organization Engagement
StrategyDiversity
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Business & OrganizationEngagement
• Seek declaration of partnership from local governmental/education organizations & NGOs
• Utilize the “Respect” campaign materials, tailored specifically for businesses & organizations
• Facilitate cultural diversity training for business employees
Municipal & Band Council
Engagement Strategy
Business &
Organization Engagement
Strategy
Individual & Citizen
Engagement Strategy
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Individual/CitizenEngagement
• Visibility and promotion of both municipality/FN initiatives and business/organizational campaigns
• Events & activities promoting diversity throughout the District (e.g. Culturama)
Municipal & Band Council
Engagement Strategy
Business &
Organization Engagement
Strategy
Individual & Citizen
Engagement Strategy
Advocacy & “Respect”Campaign
Initiatives,Advocacy& Events
“Respect”Campaign & Events
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Critical Response
Team