As part of the State of the Arts on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (SOTA on EDI) project, we have developed a digital toolbox to empower individuals and organizations with resources and strategies to enhance inclusivity in their practices. We hope that this will be helpful for those moments that may feel overwhelming or if you’re uncertain about how to begin.

General Resources

The РАСТ EDI Library – Professional Association of Canadian Theatres

https://www.pact.ca/resources/edi-library

This page is a curated collection of documents drawn from many sources and is meant to act as a starting point to those of us trying to better understand issues of equity, diversity and inclusion. Examples of some resources include: Key Terminology and Definitions, Understanding Pluralism, etc. Click here to visit site

Building Your Plan: A Cultural Equity & Inclusion Toolkit | LA County Department of Arts and Culture 

A simple and user-friendly guide that includes high-level components of a cultural equity plan, such as setting a timeline, crafting a statement, building the plan, etc. Click to visit the page

10 Actions You Can Take – The 50-30 Challenge

As an individual, you can make a difference in building a community where everyone feels safe, welcome and respected. This tool provides you with 10 actions you can take in this regard. Click to visit the page

Comprehensive Toolkits

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Toolkit – Arts Council of Ireland

This robust toolkit covers a lot of ground, including tips on getting started, developing a policy, measuring progress, case studies, as well as practical tools and templates. Click to visit the page

Arts & Equity Toolkit – Neighbourhood Arts Network / Toronto Arts Foundation

The toolkit includes three primary components: a reflective section that examines issues and provides a set of principles for working towards community arts equity; examples of equity in practice that zoom in on the work of a variety of local practitioners; and a set of practical resources connected to each of the six priority issues. Click to visit the page

Dismantling Anti-Black Racism in the Workplace – AORTA

This comprehensive guide  includes a series of activities that can help your workplace take a closer look at anti-Black racism. It also includes much that can be done as individual reflection. Click to visit the page

RE-Tool: Racial Equity in the Panel Process

This resource, created by a consortium of funders and American arts service organizations, lays out mechanisms to center equity in grantmaking panel processes. Click to visit the page

ÉQUITÉ – DIVERSITÉ – INCLUSION – Compétence Culture

In case you are looking for a French resource, this toolkit includes a variety of helpful documents and tools.
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Tools and Templates

DEI Commitment Statement Template – CultureAlly

A simple DEI Statement checklist and template which you can use as a starting point for your own organization.
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Group Agreements and Guidelines for Conversations Related to Equity – University of Missouri

A compilation of various group agreements and guidelines for conversations, such as those related to equity, that can require a level of openness and honesty that can be challenging to achieve. Click to visit the page

Implicit Association Test (IAT) – Project Implicit

This set of tests helps individuals see where they carry implicit biases. Click to visit the page

Privilege Wheel – ArtEquity

This is an exercise, adapted from the work of ArtEquity, that allows individuals to locate themselves in various existing systems of power and privilege. Click to visit the page

The Oppression Tree Tool – COCo

This tool can help organizations identify and understand the root problem of a system of oppression. Click to visit the page

Practical Tips for Multilingual Meetings – COCo

How to make meetings welcoming and comfortable for people who do not speak the dominant language(s). Click to visit the page

Organizational Survey for Equity and Inclusion – Americans for the Arts

An editable version of a survey used to conduct an internal assessment of workplace culture around equity and inclusion. Click to visit the page

Age and Ability Inclusion Assessment  – Virginia Commonwealth University

This tool can help your organization honestly and realistically assess your existing culture and practices, and how these contribute to the creation of an age and ability inclusive environment. Click to visit the page

Human Resources

HR Management Toolkit – Cultural Human Resources Council

This document provides guidance regarding organizational policy-writing as well as accessibility considerations in the arts (including workplace accommodations). Click to visit the page

18 Ways We’ve Improved Our Hiring Process – COCo

Helpful tips to make your recruitment activities more equitable. Click to visit the page

Accessibility Resources

Accessibility in the Arts – Tangled Art + Disability and Humber College

https://www.w3.org/WAI/courses/foundations-course/

A comprehensive guide to making art spaces / activities accessible, considering both physical accessibility and accessible communication. Click to visit the page

Digital Accessibility Foundations – Web Accessibility Initiative

This free online course, “Introduction to Web Accessibility”, provides the foundation you need to make your digital technology accessible. Click to visit the page

How To Make Zoom Meetings More Accessible – Accessibility.com

Tips on Zoom features that can improve the accessibility of virtual meetings. Click to visit the page

Making PowerPoint Presentations More Accessible – Americans for the Arts

A resource adapted from information provided by Microsoft on how to use PowerPoint to make presentations that are more accessible to all. Click to visit the page

Engaging with Indigenous Communities

Indigenous Ally Toolkit – Montreal Indigenous Community Network

This toolkit aims to educate non-Indigenous individuals and groups on how they can use their privilege to listen, shift power dynamics, and take concrete steps towards (Re)conciliation-Action. Click to visit the page

Towards Braiding – Elwood Jimmy and Vanessa Andreotti

This resource explores several modes of relational engagement with Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists, scholars, and communities. Click to visit the page

Office of Indigenous Initiatives – McGill University

Among other information, this site includes a land acknowledgment guide and pronunciation tips. Click to visit the page

Pay Your Rent – Nii’kinaagana Foundation

This is an actionable item to consider adding along with a land acknowledgement. Click to visit the page