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The Inclusion Project Partners With Equestrian Canada


To Bolster Racial Equity, Diversity And Inclusion Initiative


Ottawa, ON, May 13, 2021 – Equestrian Canada (EC) is pleased to announce the hiring of The Inclusion Project (TIP) to lead EC’s strat- egy on racial equity, di- versity and inclusion (REDI). “Welcoming TIP to


our team is an exciting leap forward for EC’s ability to create a safe and welcoming environment for anyone, anywhere to be involved with eques- trian sport,” said EC CEO, Meg Krueger. “As a national federation, we are committed to the prin- ciples of REDI and Safe Sport. We are eagerly looking forward to the positive,


long-lasting


change that the TIP team will kickstart for our community with their wide network of subject matter experts and shared lived experience.” In January and Feb-


ruary of 2021, EC held five successful feedback forums with community members to discuss REDI in Canada’s equestrian sport landscape. These forums highlighted the need for EC to: • Address racial inequities and create a space for Black, Indigenous or Peo- ple of Colour (BIPOC) - led committee and employee


resource


groups to bridge REDI gaps in the workplace. • Prepare coaches and of- ficials to effectively han- dle situations that arise from ethical dilemmas or legal challenges concern- ing all areas of equestrian participation. • Empower EC staff, vol- unteers,


officials,


coaches, representatives and participants to recog- nize and prevent abuse, harassment and discrimi- nation. • Create and recognize a diverse, equitable, and in- clusive work environ- ment to break down systemic discrimination and biases. • Increase BIPOC repre- sentation in workforce,


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community participation and leadership. • Develop capacity for coaches, officials and staff to create an inclusive sport environment. • Enhance EC program and service modules, fi- nances, physical environ- ment and communication channels. “Our work will sup-


port addressing issues raised by EC’s commu- nity through a commu- nity-driven


and


race-based strategy for building an equitable cul- ture of practice,” said TIP Chief Equity Officer, Ruth Mojeed Ramirez. “We are thrilled to partner with EC on this path to inclusion.” In close collabora-


tion with EC staff and stakeholders, TIP will set the foundation for culture shifts in policy, process and practice across EC and the Canadian eques- trian community at large. Key outcomes include but are not limited to: • A long-term implemen- tation plan that addresses systemic issues, focuses on culture shift and in- cludes strategy for an An t i -Ra c i sm, Anti-Harassment framework and REDI culture plan. • Development of key performance indicators, inclu- sion metrics and scorecards for tracking and meas- urement for estab- lishing baseline change and moni- toring long-term goals.


• Review of existing poli- cies and an audit of re- cruitment, hiring and advancement processes. • Support of the employ- ment process for engag- ing a REDI specialist within EC. • Establishment of com- mittees, advisories and structures that ensure that voices of BIPOC are an integral part of program planning, monitoring and evaluation. • Assessment of branding, marketing, communica- tions and public relations initiatives. • Data collection and analysis. • Support of customized trainings, workshops and a detailed engagement process for addressing competency and literacy needs among coaches, volunteers, leadership and staff.


About The Inclusion Project The Inclusion Proj-


ect (TIP) is a social inno- vation network and resource hub for organi- zations, communities and institutions engaged in knowledge development


and practice to support and further racial equity, diversity and inclusion (REDI+), through gen- der-based analysis and other


intersectional


frameworks for organiza- tional competency devel- opment. TIP’s theory of


change is predicated on the need for innovative change and culture shifts in policy, process and practice. Through full- service consultancy, TIP supports and strengthens intercultural competence in the workplace through performance measure- ments and capacity devel- opment.


Questions?


Ruth Mojeed Ramirez Chief Equity Officer The Inclusion Project rmojeed@theinclusion- project.com


Meg Krueger CEO Chief Executive Of- ficer


Secretary General Equestrian Canada mkrueger@equestrian.ca


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