Why is Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion important and how does this eCourse help?
People are the guiding blocks of our communities. These unique individuals are who we serve through recreation to improve the health and well being of our communities. Incorporating strategies that enhance and respect the equity, diversity and inclusion of all individuals is vital to reducing health inequalities and ensuring the benefits of recreation are universal.
This free online course provides recreation professionals with a foundation for awareness, education, reflection and action steps to help improve the health and well being of our communities. Together let’s make recreation equitable and inclusive to all diverse participants by building our awareness and understanding of EDI within recreation settings!
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PLEASE NOTE: Communities ChooseWell is currently paused as we await confirmation of future funding. As a result, program operations are not active at this time, and we are unable to send out eCourse certificates.
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Module 1: Introduction to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Recreation Settings
This introductory module provides a starting point to learn about equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in recreation settings and provides a broad overview of education and awareness surrounding EDI. The other modules in this series will build off of the background information provided in this module.
Time: 45 minutes
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Module 2: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Lens in Recreation Settings
This module builds off of the Introduction to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in Recreation Settings Module and provides a more in-depth look at what an EDI Lens is with the intention of giving more actionable steps to implement equity, diversity and inclusion practices into the work that health and wellness professionals do.
Time: ~60 minutes
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Module 3: Indigenous Peoples in Recreation and Sports Settings
This module builds off of the foundation of the previous EDI in Recreation Settings modules, focusing on Indigenous Peoples in recreation and sport. In Indigenous contexts, recreation and sport are holistic. It encompasses land-based practices, traditional games, ceremonies, and community gatherings, all of which support physical, emotional, spiritual, and cultural wellbeing. By exploring the history, present day experiences, and future opportunities, learners will leave with an understanding of how to be inclusive, equitable, and respectful of Indigenous Peoples within recreation and sport.
Time: ~60 minutes
The Indigenous Peoples in Recreation and Sports Settings module was developed by the Alberta Recreation & Parks Association’s Communities ChooseWell program in partnership with Indigenous Sports Council of Alberta.
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