Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Resources

A coalition of BIPOC artists from across Alberta who believe in representation as an actionable plan.

A non-profit organization aimed at decolonizing wellness and creating brave spaces of healing for the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) community, through conversation, collaboration and creativity.

An open call for positive, lasting change in live arts spaces across Canada.

Provides news, tools, and services to combat racism in Canada and provides support for victims of hate crimes and systemic racism.

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Engaging Canadians in dialogue and transformative experiences that revitalize the relationships among Indigenous peoples and all Canadians.

Includes self-care resources for folx who identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Colour. Also contains resources and tools for Allies of Marginalized Communities.

Compiled resources focused on mental health for BIPOC individuals in the Calgary area.

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Black, Indigenous & People of Colour empowering each other as an allied community.

Dedicated to organizing mutual aid networks for black communities in Calgary through the exchange of acts of care.

• People of Colour

An advocacy collective of professional, blue-collar, academic, activist, artistic and immensely proud Sisters of the Diaspora residing in Edmonton, Alberta.

• People of Colour

Diversity statistics for Calgary and area theatre organizations. Compiled and presented by Chromatic Theatre for information and research purposes.

These statistics help to answer the question: What is the gender makeup of people paid to do theatre in Edmonton?

A consortium of performing arts groups in Edmonton that have come together to explore how to make the community accessible to as many people as possible. Two studies have been completed that shed light on potential barriers to access.

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In 2017 Calgary Arts Development undertook an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) survey of Calgary’s arts sector, as represented by the 161 non-profit arts organizations who receive annual operating funds from Calgary Arts Development.

A curated collection of documents drawn from many sources and meant to act as a starting point for those trying to better understand issues of equity, diversity and inclusion.

A platform for arts professionals to engage in a nuanced analysis of contemporary issues in the performance community. Includes Resources for Advancing Equity in Canadian Performance Arts.

Tools and resources for organizations and individuals seeking to create inclusive, safe(r), spaces.

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Community Wise is a nonprofit hub, providing inclusive, affordable, and equitable space and community development programs to support and strengthen diverse grassroots and non-profit members.

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Offers tools, research, tips, curricula, and ideas for people who want to increase their own understanding and to help those working for racial justice at every level – in systems, organizations, communities, and the culture at large.

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This guide provides advice to designers and marketers on why and how to avoid misappropriation, and underlines the mutual benefits of responsible collaborations with Indigenous artists and communities.

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PeoplesHub is an online training organization connecting and supporting groups and individuals across geographies in order to build more powerful, thriving, and transformative movements.

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Canada's most comprehensive directory of Black owned businesses & Black entrepreneurs.

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Compiled by the Calgary foundation, this list includes non-profit and charitable organizations, advocacy groups, business, and organizations in Calgary and beyond.

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Naheyawin offers sustainable, practical, Indigenous-based solutions for the improvement of diversity and inclusion in businesses, organizations and institutions through interactive workshop sessions, equity audits, and public engagement design and facilitation.

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CFRAC Consulting fosters diversity, inclusion, and equity by collaborating with individuals, organizations, and systems.

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