Continuing the Conversation on Equity and Inclusion Inclusive Meetings BCTF Spring Zone Meeting April 28 - 29

Creating a safe space Photo by Zain Fiaz https://unsplash.com/collections/139338/peace?photo=Fjy7lavh46o

Privilege is a special right or advantage available only to a particular person or group. - We all have it - Not about guilt Acknowledging and understanding privilege Making space for others Difficult to see Uncomfortable but necessary discussions Image source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeYpvV3eRhY&feature=youtu.be&list=PLnvZ3PbKApGM-hHuQ9lNc5oSKsusjn0Z6

TIPS FOR INCLUSIVE MEETINGS... Image source: Clipart from WorldArtsMe. Title: Round Table Meeting Clipart TIPS FOR INCLUSIVE MEETINGS...

Sharing out What stood out for you? How might you use these tools? What more do you need?

Inclusive Meeting self-reflection Has language been respectful of diversity? Did all participants have opportunities to contribute? Was space provided for communicating with a variety of styles? Were appropriate accommodations provided that allow full participation? Were those directly affected by an issue provided space to speak the most? Did allies speak in support of—but not on behalf of—members of equity-seeking groups? Image source: CC BY-SA 2.0 Flicker, Title: Deep in Thought, Author: Dennis Jarvis

How are you feeling? What do you need? Next steps? How are you feeling? What do you need? BCTF Equity and Inclusion webpages http://www.bctf.ca/EquityAndInclusion.aspx