DIVERSITY COMMITTEEOrganizational Proposal

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

What We Propose

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 Strategy

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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

Critical Response Team

• Formation of a committee subgroup provided with negotiation/mediation skills

• Team made available to facilitate communication in appropriate/relevant situations

• Acts as a nonpartisan intermediary to ensure respect between parties