Ripples of change: The City of Calgary Organizational Anti-Racism Action Strategy
Abstract
This strategy outlines the City of Calgary’s commitment to creating a racially-just community. It emphasizes the importance of collective anti-racism work, organizational stamina, anti-racist leadership, and intentional centering of the lived experiences of Indigenous, Black, and diverse Racialized employees. The strategy also highlights the need for a focused approach to address the root causes of systemic racism and oppression. It emphasizes accountability as a public service organization and aims to embed it into the change process. Overall, this strategy serves as a roadmap for the City of Calgary’s efforts towards creating an inclusive and equitable community for all its residents.
Notes
Integration timeline: newcomers not defined
Community organizations: n/a
Future research / gaps identified: n/a
Key findings:
Five themes with related strategic actions, outcomes, and performance measures to address systemic racism:
- Integrate racial equity accountability from the inside out
- Provide anti-racism learning and development opportunities
- Foster anti-racist leadership
- Co-create anti-racist safe work environments
- Promote disaggregated race-based data collection and practice.
Key populations: All Calgarians
Key recommendations:
- Encourage executing new ideas and responding to change more quickly
- Improve trust in senior leaders by building senior leader accountability into anti-racism strategic planning and frameworks.
Location: Calgary, AB
Open access: Yes
