Building Inclusive Communities

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Building Inclusive Communities
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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

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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

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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

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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

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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