The Role of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Communication

1. The Role of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Communication Field Day May 15, 2019

2. Honouring the Land We wish to acknowledge this land on which the University of Toronto operates. For thousands of years it has been the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, the Seneca, and most recently, the Mississaugas of the Credit River. Today, this meeting place is still the home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work on this land.

3. “There are no new ideas. There are only new ways of making them felt.” Audre Lorde, Writer, Feminist, Civil Rights Activist

4. What is my role?

5. Antiracism & Cultural Diversity Office Approach

6. Role of the Anti-racism & Cultural Diversity Office Location: Health Sciences Building 155 College St. Email: antiracism@utoronto.ca

7. Diversity = Differences Inclusion = Glue Diversity is the mix; Inclusion is getting the mix to work well together

8. Story telling Role of Communication? Give voice Information sharing Debunk myths Disrupt/perpetuate stereotypes Supports organizational change Sets the tone for the culture, climate and personality of an organization/institution Source of motivation

9. Equity As a result of historical and present-day systemic barriers encountered by under-represented and under-served groups, processes, policies and practices must be developed/adapted to ensure all individuals are provided with equal opportunities to obtain successful outcomes in all aspects of a person’s life. The presence of a wide range of human qualities and attributes within an individual, group or organization. Including age, sex, race, ethnicity, physical and intellectual ability, religion, sexual orientation, educational background and expertise. Using, valuing and appreciating differences in a way that honors and shows respect for the individual and ultimately creates a dynamic multi-dimensional organization. • Inclusion • Diversity Adapted from the Ontario Human Rights Commission, Glossary of Key Terms

10. Equity • Diversity • Inclusion • Diversity Identities Matter

11. It begins with you…

13. Allyship For EDI • Allyship Video

14. Tips for Inclusive Communication • - Develop and utilize an equity, diversity and inclusion lens • - Be champions of equity, diversity and inclusion with your clients • - Engage with community, aka - experts

15. Tips for Inclusive Communication • - Avoid the use of stereotypes and descriptors that portray groups of people as dependent, powerless, or less valued than others • - Avoid generalizations based in race or ethnicity. Do not assume that a person's appearance defines their nationality or cultural background • - When referring to gender identity it is important to be aware of and use “all-gender” terms and phrasings.

16. Tips for Inclusive Communication • - Hold yourselves and team members accountable in fostering the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion within the work environment – for eg., workplace culture and recruitment • - If using images, ensure the imagery pool is filled with diverse bodies - Do not allow fear to hinder meaningful change

17. What is your role?