Diversity is our reality but inclusion is a conscious choice that we must make to ensure that every person feels welcome and accepted. When people feel included they participate, contribute and express themselves safely and freely. Diversity makes us better and stronger when we know how to tap into its potential.
Below is a collection of useful links and resources to deepen our understanding of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in order to better serve diverse individuals and communities.
This is a growing list that we will continue to update and expand. Do you have resources to recommend? Please send them to us and we will add them to the toolkit!
EXPLORING THE ISSUES
- Ontario Ministry of Indigenous Affair: Working to ensure a better future for First Nations, Inuit and Métis people: Link
- Aboriginal Peoples in Canada: First Nations People, Métis and Inuit: Link
- Facts about the gap between First Nations and the rest of Canada: Link
- Toronto Aboriginal Research Project Report 2012 Link
- First Peoples, Second Class Treatment: The role of racism in the health and well-being of Indigenous peoples in Canada Link
- What is Reconciliation? Video: Link
PROMOTING EQUITY AND INCLUSION
- Download or order free copies of Ontario First Nations Map: Link
- Learn about Reconciliation: Link
- Facilitate activities about Reconciliation with Educators Action Toolkit from KAIROS (2015) Link
- Read the 94 Calls to Actions by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (2015): Link
- Support indigenous health strategy: Link
CONNECTING TO RESOURCES
- 211 Toronto Directory
www.211toronto.ca or Dial 211 to find Aboriginal services - First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada (publishes a bi-annual journal dedicated to interdisciplinary research honouring the voices, perspectives and knowledges of First Peoples) Link
- List of Aboriginal Community Resources: Link
EXPLORING THE ISSUES
- Generations in Canada – Statistics Canada Report: Link
- Government of Canada — Action for Seniors report Link
- What is Ageism? Link
- Ageism Hurts: Link
- OHRC Age Discrimination Brochure: Link
PROMOTING EQUITY & INCLUSION
- Promote human rights for older Ontarians: Link
CONNECTING TO RESOURCES
- 211 Toronto Directory
www.211toronto.ca or Dial 211 to find services specific to age groups (e.g. youth, seniors) - Canadian Women’s Foundation: Link
- Older Women’s Network: Link
EXPLORING THE ISSUES
PROMOTING EQUITY AND INCLUSION
CONNECTING TO RESOURCES
- 211 Toronto Directory: http://www.211toronto.ca or Dial 211 to find services specific to deaf people and needs
- American Sign Language version of Disability benefits in Ontario: Who can get them and how to apply is now available. Link
- Bob Rumball Centre for the Deaf: Link
- Canadian Association of the Deaf: Link
- Deaf Culture Centre: Link
EXPLORING THE ISSUES
- Understanding the Social Model of Disability: Link
- Language and Disability by By Sharon Wachsler: Link
PROMOTING EQUITY AND INCLUSION
- Adopt plain language guidelines: Link
- Browse collection of accessibility resources by the Ontario Nonprofit Network: Link
- Evaluate your policies through the mental health inclusion lens with Enabling Minds Policy Review Tool: Link
- Learn the “Dos” and “Don’ts” of interacting with people with disabilities from People First: Link
- Replace jargon with simple words at Plainlanguage.gov: Link
- Use the right language when writing about disability: Link
CONNECTING TO RESOURCES
- 211 Toronto Directory: http://www.211toronto.ca or Dial 211 to find services specific to deaf people and needs
- AODA Alliance: Link
- Collection of Accessibility Resources by the Ontario Nonprofit Network Link
- Disabled Parenting Project – online forum and resource library: Link
- Toronto Disability Pride: Link
UNDERSTANDING THE ISSUES
- Ethnocultural Diversity in Toronto – profile: Link
- Addressing Racism in Toronto: Addressing Racism Experienced by Somali Canadians and Racialized LGBTQ Homeless Youth in Toronto Link
- Uncovering the impact of racial discrimination on health: Link
- Disability, Culture and Service Engagement Among Chinese, Somali and Tamil Communities in Toronto. The Roeher Institute (2004)
PROMOTING EQUITY & INCLUSION
- Become aware of intersectionality with Kay Ulanday Barrett and #RaceAnd project: Link
- Deepen your awareness of race issues with resources by The Kirwan Institute: Link
- Develop cultural and diversity competence with training and online resources: Link
- Invite a speaker from Passages Canada: Link
- Learn about Asian history in Canada Link
- Manage Unconscious Bias with training resource by Facebook: Link
- Order Multicultural Calendar for your office: Link
CONNECTING TO RESOURCES
- 211 Toronto Directory: http://www.211toronto.ca or Dial 211 to find services specific to deaf people and needs
- Across Boundaries: An Ethnoracial Mental Health Centre: Link
- Ethno-Racial People with Disabilities Coalition of Ontario (ERDCO): Link
UNDERSTANDING THE ISSUES
- Campaigns on issues affecting women and girls, including poverty, housing, violence against women and childcare: Link
- Measuring Violence Against Women: Statistical Trends – Key Findings: Link
PROMOTING EQUITY & INCLUSION
- Download free posters and images promoting gender equality by the Canadian Women’s Foundation: Link
- Use gender-neutral language: Link
- Handbook on Sensitive Practice for Health Professionals: Lessons from Women Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse | Health Canada, 2011. Link
CONNECTING TO RESOURCES
EXPLORING THE ISSUES
- Diversity in Toronto: A Community Profile: Link
- Immigration and Cultural Diversity – Statistics Canada Report: Link
- Ethno-Racial Groups in Toronto, 1971-2011: A Demographic and Socio-Economic Profile: Link
- Barriers to Health Service Utilization by Immigrant Families Raising a Disabled Child: Unmet Needs and the Role of Discrimination (2011): Link
- Accessing community programs and services for non-status immigrants in Toronto: Organizational challenges and responses – Social Planning Toronto (2013): Link
PROMOTING EQUITY & INCLUSION
- Engaging Syrian Refugees – taped workshop by Toronto South LIP and CCVT: Link
- OCASI Positive Spaces toolkit and training for service providers Link
- Removing the “Canadian Experience” Barrier: Link
- Supporting Newcomers with Disabilities Source: AMSAA: Link
CONNECTING TO RESOURCES
- 211 Toronto Directory: https://www.211toronto.ca or Dial 211 to find services specific to deaf people and needs
- Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services: Link
- Across Boundaries – ethnocultural/ethno-racial mental health services, serving people with precarious status Link
- CERIS (Centre of Excellence for Research on Immigration and Settlement) Link
- CultureLink Settlement Services: Link
- OCASI (Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants): Link
- Information, resources, statistics, news and links about refugee programs, policy and trends in Canada: Link
- SettlementAtWork.org – Online library of resources, documents, events and workshops related to settlement and immigration: Link
- Toronto Refugee Resettlement Program: Link
- Trauma-informed approach and trauma-specific interventions | Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): Link
- TRIEC (Toronto Regional Immigrant Employment Council) Link
EXPLORING THE ISSUES
- Languages in Toronto – stats by the City of Toronto: Link
- Linguistic Characteristics of Canadians – report by Statistics Canada: Link
- A Primer on Accent Discrimination in the Canadian Context, Munro (2003): Link
PROMOTING EQUITY & INCLUSION
- Learn about human rights and discrimination related to language: Link
CONNECTING TO RESOURCES
- 211 Toronto Directory: http://www.211toronto.ca or Dial 211 to find services specific to deaf people and needs
- Deaf Culture Centre (ASL, LSQ, English and French): Link
- Endangered Language Alliance Toronto Link
- In My Language – information about services in Ontario in multiple languages: Link
EXPLORING THE ISSUES
- What is Neurodiversity? Link
- Educating a neurodiverse world – TEDx Talk by Brian Kinghorn: Link
- The Forgotten Story of Autism – TED Talk by Steve Silberman: Link
PROMOTING EQUITY & INCLUSION
- Autism: See the Potential – Video: Link
- Autism Awareness Month: Why not be inclusive, instead of ‘aware’? Link
CONNECTING TO RESOURCES
- 211 Toronto Directory: https://www.211toronto.ca or Dial 211 to find services specific to deaf people and needs
- Autism Ontario: Link
- Developmental Services Ontario: Link
- NeuroTribes – book and resources by Steve Silberman: Link
EXPLORING THE ISSUES
- Demographics of Toronto: Link
- Religion – stats and reports by Statistics Canada: Link
- Antisemitism – definition: Link
- Hinduism in Canada: Link
- Islamophobia – definition: Link
- Islamophobia in Canada: Link
- Sikhism in Canada: Link
PROMOTING EQUTY & INCLUSION
- Accommodate religious needs in the workplace: Link
- Create a multifaith room in our agency: Link
- Invite a speaker from Passages Canada: Link
- Learn about world religions and their scriptures with a free online course from Harvard University: Link
- Use “The Golden Rule” posters and resources to promote inter-faith inclusion: Link
- An Employer’s Guide to Islamic Religious Practices Link
CONNECTING TO RESOURCES
- 211 Toronto Directory: https://www.211toronto.ca or Dial 211 to find services specific to deaf people and needs
- Canadian Associations of Muslims with Disabilities (CAM-D) Link
- Faith and Culture Inclusion Network: Link
- Scarboro Missions Interfaith Resources: Link
UNDERSTANDING THE ISSUES
- Backgrounder on Gender Diversity: Link
- Glossary of Terms from Rainbow Health Ontario: Link
- Gender and Sexual Diversity Learning Module: Link
- On My Planet – archive of LGBTQ stories: Link
PROMOTING EQUITY & INCLUSION
- Out and Proud Program Link
- The International Day of Pink: Link
- International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia: Link
CONNECTING TO RESOURCES
- 211 Toronto Directory: https://www.211toronto.ca or Dial 211 to find services specific to deaf people and needs
- Egale – organization fighting for “Equality for Gays And Lesbians Everywhere” and Trans rights: Link
- LGBT Youtline – anonymous help and support line: Link
- Out and Proud Program Link
- Ontario Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf (ORAD): Link
- PFLAG (Parents, families, friends & allies of Toronto’s LGBTQ* community): Link
- Rainbow Health Ontario: Link
- Sherbourne Health Centre – LGBTQ Health: Link
- Supporting Your Youth: Link
- The 519 Church Street Community Centre: Link
UNDERSTANDING THE ISSUES
- Poverty in Toronto: Link
- Ethno-Racial Groups in Toronto, 1971-2001: A Demographic and Socio-Economic Profile (2006): Link
- Growing Gap, Growing Concerns: Canadian Attitudes Toward Income Inequality (2006): Link
PROMOTING EQUITY & INCLUSION
- Ontario Coalition Against Poverty: Link
- Upstream – resources and advocacy promoting social equity: Link
CONNECTING TO RESOURCES
- 211 Toronto Directory: https://www.211toronto.ca or Dial 211 to find services specific to deaf people and needs
- Income Security Advocacy Centre (ISAC): Link
- Wellesley Institute: Link