Describes the planning process of creating anti-racism and anti-discrimination initiatives for communities, including activities such as data collection, raising awareness, bylaw and policy development and review. – Ontario Human Rights Commission
Provides examples of policies and programs that communities in Canada have undertaken to discourage racism and encourage diversity through employment practices, employee training, service provision, and business practices. – Creative City
Describes definitions of discrimination, types of discrimination (e.g., discrimination in employment), and the process for discrimination complaints. The Human Rights Code governs anti-discrimination policy in British Columbia. – Province of BC
Provides factors that are critical to successful relationships between local governments and First Nations, including some success stories. – Provincial/Territorial Senior Officials of Local Government Committee
Provides information on the importance of welcoming communities, the role of local governments and the steps they can take to create welcoming communities, and community examples. A list of resources, tools, and links are also provided within the toolkit. – Alberta...
Offers tips for municipalities and individuals about building and maintaining social relationships. – Yukon Territorial Government Health and Social Services
Volunteer BC is a provincial non-profit organization that promotes volunteerism and has over 30 volunteer centres throughout the province. Local government staff can encourage local residents to engage in volunteer opportunities within communities by contacting local...
Provides tools and ideas for local governments and communities to host a range of Neighbours Day activities.. – Reseau de Quebec de Villes et Villages en Santé
Describes projects about connections and engagement, including a series of mini-reports and a full report from a survey of Metro Vancouver residents. – Vancouver Foundation
