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
