Anti-Oppression* Practices
*Anti-oppression includes: diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and reconciliation.
We are committed to increasing access and reducing barriers to both neighbourhood arts engagement and career pathways in community arts. As such, we prioritize engaging with equity-deserving communities and people who live locally in Etobicoke.
Anti-Oppressive Programmatic Practices
- We strive to hire facilitators that share lived experiences with our participants.
- We are committed to reducing barriers to accessing our programs (free programs, diverse program schedules, transportation, snacks provided, online and in-person options).
- We strive to provide an accessible space, while openly communicating about our space’s limitations – see our Access Measures here.
- We value process, experience, and artistic excellence equally and believe all people are artistic and creative.
Anti-Oppressive Workplace Practices
- Our hiring practices encourage and support candidates from equity-deserving groups.
- We are committed to working toward an adaptable and flexible work environment.
- We are committed to attending three annual training sessions to continue our individual and collective learning.
- We are committed to hiring consultants for specific challenges, as needed.
- We are open to, and invite, hard conversations internally and with the public.