This section includes ARPA resources about Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI). Embracing inclusion means creating spaces that are accessible and welcoming; spaces where everyone can participate and belong. It means respecting and celebrating diverse ways of knowing, and people of all abilities, identities, and cultures. ARPA’s journey in exploring Equity, Diversity and Inclusion is one of allyship, not expertise. We commit to ongoing listening, learning, and growing.
Walking With Indigenous Communities: ARPA’s Action Map
This action map identifies 10 key actions that will guide our reconciliation work so that we can move forward together in a good way with Indigenous Elders and communities.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Peer Learning Network
This is an online space for recreation, parks, and wellness professionals to come together to share their ideas, skills, and experiences on how to support EDI within their recreation settings, communities and workplaces.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion eCourse
This free online eCourse aims to teach actionable skills around improving equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in recreation settings.
Indigenous Employment Toolkit
This toolkit helps organizations build cultural sensitivity and inclusivity for Indigenous employees by recognizing and supporting their unique practices, beliefs, and experiences.
Embracing Smudge In Recreation Spaces
This resource is intended to help our sector understand the cultural significance and historical context of smudge, and provide tips on how to accommodate smudge in recreation spaces.
Healthy Communities Framework: People Pillar
The Healthy Communities Framework (HCF) is a free online community development tool that provides suggested actions you can take to help your community build towards a healthier future. The People Pillar of the HCF focuses on the importance of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as a tool to build healthier and more engaged communities.
Inclusive Workplaces Webinar Series
This webinar series explores how to create safe workplaces for individuals from various equity deserving groups, featuring insights from experts and people with lived experience.
Accessible Job Postings
This guide outlines ways to design job postings that minimize barriers to allow more candidates to feel welcomed to apply, attract qualified candidates and promote inclusive workplaces.
Inclusive Presentation Guide
This guide provides considerations to help you design presentations that are inclusive and responsive to the diverse needs of the people attending.
Inclusive Interviews
This guide outlines considerations to help make interviews less stressful and more inclusive, allowing candidates to show up as the best version of themselves.