Ripples of change: The City of Calgary Organizational Anti-Racism Action Strategy

Abstract

This strategy outlines the City of Calgary's commitment to creating a racially-just community. It emphasizes the importance of collective anti-racism work, organizational stamina, anti-racist leadership, and intentional centering of the lived experiences of Indigenous, Black, and diverse Racialized employees. The strategy also highlights the need for a focused approach to address the root causes of systemic racism and oppression. It emphasizes accountability as a public service organization and aims to embed it into the change process. Overall, this strategy serves as a roadmap for the City of Calgary's efforts towards creating an inclusive and equitable community for all its residents.

Authors: City of Calgary Publication Date: 1/1/2023

Publication Type: Report

URL:https://www.calgary.ca/social-services/anti-racism/anti-racism-strategic-plan.html

Notes

Integration timeline: newcomers not defined

Community organizations: n/a

Future research / gaps identified: n/a

Key findings:

Five themes with related strategic actions, outcomes, and performance measures to address systemic racism:

Integrate racial equity accountability from the inside out
Provide anti-racism learning and development opportunities
Foster anti-racist leadership
Co-create anti-racist safe work environments
Promote disaggregated race-based data collection and practice.

Key populations: All Calgarians

Key recommendations:

Encourage executing new ideas and responding to change more quickly
Improve trust in senior leaders by building senior leader accountability into anti-racism strategic planning and frameworks.

Location: Calgary, AB

Open access: Yes

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Ripples of change: The City of Calgary Organizational Anti-Racism Action Strategy

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