Welcoming and Inclusive Communities toolkit
The AUMA is proud to present the updated WIC Toolkit as part of our mission to support Alberta’s municipalities, large and small. This revised version is based on the original 2006 toolkit that was developed as part of the launch of a province-wide WIC initiative. Using much of the original toolkit’s basic ideas, this version incorporates what we have learned over the years.
The toolkit walks through the different stages of a successful initiative or plan, including:
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Recognition
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Commitment
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Vision and Plan
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Action and Evaluation
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Celebration
The toolkit expands on what needs to happen during each phase and provides current case studies and best practices from around the province.
Planning together: Guide to municipal immigration action planning in Alberta
Alberta municipalities are acutely aware of issues around dwindling populations and labour shortages, and know that attracting and retaining newcomers can help with growth. We also know that newcomers will be more attracted communities that make them feel welcome and included. To help you prepare for their arrival, we have developed the Planning Together Guide.This guide is a tool for municipal immigration action planning in Alberta. It provides ideas to get people working together and helps set targets and develop action plans that complement work already being done in your community.
With its step-by-step instructions, this guide includes information on who to include, how to run your meetings, how to create and implement your plan and sample action plans.
No two communities approach their immigration action plan the same way. This guide outlines many options that can be considered.
Engaging ethnocultural communities: A guide for municipalities
The purpose of the guide is to assist municipalities in developing effective engagement plans that result in building trust and relationships with diverse ethnocultural communities.
Municipal evaluation tool: measuring inclusion
The Municipal Evaluation Tool allows you to benchmark how welcoming and inclusive your municipality is in 15 different areas such as Human Resources, or Public Attitudes and Awareness. To use the tool, simply choose which areas you want to evaluate, and check off the descriptions that apply to your municipality. Based on your answers, the tool will tell you what level of progress you’re at, from Level 1: Invisible to Level 5: A Culture of Inclusion. Once you know where you’re at, the tool offers suggestions for moving forward.
WIC Glossary of Terms
New to welcoming and inclusive communities work? Find all the terminology confusing or overwhelming? The language of inclusion is constantly evolving, as we develop more sophisticated ways to understand social dynamics and find better language to describe it. The WIC Glossary of Terms is a valuable resource for municipalities to keep up to date with current terms, on its own or alongside any of WIC’s other tools.
Advancing Equity and Inclusion: A Guide for Municipalities
A tool for municipalities and community organizations working to create stronger, more inclusive cities. The workbook is designed to help them plan, create and sustain positive change that builds on the strengths of their diverse populations. It integrates promising practices from across Canada. This guide was created by the City for All Women Initiative (Ottawa, ON) in partnership with 5 CCMARD members: City of Lethbridge (AB), City of Ottawa (ON), Town of Stratford (PEI), City of Toronto (ON) and the City of Vancouver (BC).
If you would like assistance in developing your WIC or immigration action plan, contact us.