1. Building Inclusive Communities

2. What is an inclusive community?
A community that:
Promotes respect, equal treatment and opportunities
Eliminates all forms of discrimination
Engages all citizens in decision-making
Values diversity
Responds to racist and discriminating incidents

3. Why is building an inclusive community important?
Injustice should not be tolerated
Each citizen has the right to help make decisions
Diversity enriches our lives

4. When should you build an inclusive community?
Any time
Consider motivation because it affects:
Types and sequence of strategies selected
Resources available
Amount of support and obstruction
Rate of progress
Expected outcomes

5. How can an inclusive community be built?
Do your homework
Engage influential leaders
Work with community council
Bring together different groups
Create opportunities to share

6. How can an inclusive community be built? (cont.)
Identify and exchange assets
Respect and transform conflicts
Ensure institutional support
Acknowledge and celebrate success
Sustain relationships, strategies, and changes