Equity Resources
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Diversity
Diversity is the presence of a wide range of human qualities and attributes within a group, organization, or society. The dimensions of diversity include, but are not limited to, ancestry, culture, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, language, physical and intellectual ability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status.
Equity
Equity is a condition or state of fair, inclusive, and respectful treatment of all people. Equity does not mean treating people the same without regard for individual differences.
Inclusive Education
Inclusive Education is based on the principle of acceptance and inclusion of all students. Students see themselves reflected in their curriculum, their physical surroundings, and the broader environment, in which diversity is honoured and all individuals are respected.
Culture
The customs, beliefs, behaviours and/or achievements of a particular time and/or people; behaviour within a particular group.
Cultural Competence
An ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures, particularly in human resources, non-profit organizations, and government agencies whose employees work with persons from different cultural/ethnic backgrounds. Cultural competence has four components:
1. Awareness of one's own cultural worldview
2. Attitude towards cultural differences
3. Knowledge of different cultural practices and worldviews
4. Cross-cultural skills (developing cultural competence results in an ability to understand, communicate with and effectively interact with people across cultures.
Equity Policy Links:
- Policy #54 Equity and Inclusive Education
https://intranet.peelschools.org/Board/Documents/Policy%2054.pdf
- Policy #51 Human Rights
https://intranet.peelschools.org/Board/Documents/Policy%2051.pdf
- Policy #76 Accessibility
https://intranet.peelschools.org/Board/Documents/Policy%2076.pdf
- Policy #81 Voluntary, Confidential Identification Policy for First Nations, Métis, Inuit Students
https://intranet.peelschools.org/Board/Documents/Policy%2081.pdf
- Gender Identity and Gender Expression Guidelines