Resources
CIMA acknowledges that the resources below are limited and do not address the many needs, stories, identities, and geographies of equity-seeking groups across Canada. In our ongoing commitment to grow and learn, we strongly encourage you to share with us any resources that you believe should be hosted on this web page. All submissions will be reviewed by CIMA's Equity Committee on a monthly basis prior to being included on-site. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns related to this resource page, please contact Matthew Badoe, CIMA’s Equity Committee Staff Liaison.
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1. MENTAL HEALTH & HEALTHCARE
General Resources:
- Wellnest.ca
- Psychology Today
- Women’s Health in Women’s Hands Community Health Centre
- TAIBU Community Health Centre
- Across Boundaries
- Community Mental Health Resources
- Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
- The Mindful Musician App
- Unison Benevolent Fund
- Arts’ Health Alliance
- Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
Indigenous Resources:
- The Centre For Wise Practices In Indigenous Health
- Hope for Wellness
- Indigenous Teachings for Leaders – Workplace Strategies for Mental Health
Black Resources:
- BlackTherapistsList.com
- Substance Abuse Program for African Canadian and Caribbean Youth (SAPACCY) (CAMH)
2. LEGAL SERVICES
Indigenous Resources:
3. COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, PROGRAMS, AND CAUSES
Indigenous Resources:
- International Indigenous Music Summit
- Indigenous Music Development Program
- Banff Centre Indigenous Arts Program
- Woodland Cultural Centre
- Indigenous Performing Arts Alliance
- Jukasa Studio
- First Light
Black Resources:
- ADVANCE Canada’s Black Music Business Collective
- African Nova Scotian Music Association
- Black Artist’ Network in Dialogue
- Black Business and Professional Association
- Black Health Alliance
- Black Hxouse
- BPM | Black Professionals in Music
- Nia Centre
- RISE Edutainment
- Tropicana Community Services
- Black Business Professionals Association
4. TEMPLATES & CHECKLISTS
General Resources:
- Equity and Inclusion Environmental Scan Template
- General Employee Code of Conduct Policy Template
- DEI HR and Talent Management Checklist
- Equity and Inclusion Terms
- How to Stage and Sequence DEI Tactics for Greatest Impact
- How to Ensure Long-Term Sustainability and Avoid Easy Performative Fixes
- Exit Survey Template
- Gathering Demographic Information about your Organization
- Steps to Creating a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
- Employers' Toolkit: Accessibility for Employees with Disabilities
- COVID-19 and mental health in the workplace
- Template for Developing an Anti-Harassment Policy
- Template for Developing a Workplace Accommodation Policy
- Pregnancy and Human Rights In the Workplace
- Creating an Inclusive Workplace
- Ensuring fair and respectful hiring and interviewing
Black Resources:
5. HUMAN RESOURCES
Celebrate Human Rights:
Hiring & Recruitment:
- Guide to anti-racist recruitment
- Competency-based interviews
- Ontario’s Anti-Black Racism Strategy
- Anti-Racism Resource List-Ontario Federation of Labour
- Recruiting Through Anti-Racism: How to Revolutionize Your Organization’s Recruitment Process and Demonstrate Your Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- City of Toronto-Confronting Anti-Black Racism
- City Of Toronto Anti-Black Racism Resources
- First Nations Technology Council
- Diversity in the Workplace | All You Need to Know in 2022
Retention
- Creating a Workplace Mentoring Program: Key Steps and Tips
- The Powerful Benefits of Mentoring
- Instrumental Connection Program
- Building Trans-Inclusive Workplaces
- Beyond Diversity: An LGBT Best Practice Guide for Employers
Boards & Executive Roles:
Succession:
Pay Equity Resources:
6. DATA COLLECTION, TRACKING, & REPORTING/KEY METRICS
General Resources:
- Collecting Human Rights-Based Data
- How to Measure Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Meaningful Metrics for Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity and Inclusion Metrics
- 3 Diversity Metrics You Should be Tracking in 2019
- Count Me In! Collecting Human Rights-Based Data
- Toronto Police Service-Race Based Data Collection
- Racism in the Workplace
Indigenous Resources:
- National Indigenous Music Impact Study
- Report for National Indigenous Music Organization
- A Media Production Guide to Working with First Nations, Métis and Inuit Communities, Cultures, Concepts and Stories
7. DEI CONSULTANTS AND COACHES
Racialized Equity & Inclusion Consultants:
- Arnold Minors
- Camille Dundas
- Christina Sackeyfio
- Cikiah Thomas
- Crystal Taylor
- Daphne Magna
- Dave Nanderam
- Jefferson Darrell
- Jessica Yamoah
- Kadeem Brown
- Kenn Richard
- Kimberly Nesbeth
- Laura Williams
- Marcia Gray
- Sandi Bell
- Sheliza Jamal
- Tenniel Brown
- Yvonne Okondor
Anti-Black Racism Trainers/Training Programs:
- Centre for Anti-Oppressive Communication
- Rania El Mugammar
- University of Toronto-Anti-Racism and Cultural Diversity Office
- Canadian Race Relations Foundation
Black Leadership Coaches:
2SLGBTQIA+ Trainers/Training Programs/Safe Space Resources:
Women & Gender Trainers/Training Programs:
8. DECOLONIZATION
Land Acknowledgement Information: