Respectful Engagement Resource Library

Documents Shared During the Workshop

Being an Effective Trans Ally (the 519) - A good resource for understanding how to be an effective ally.
Indigenous Circle First Voice Inclusion and Participation Equity Protocol - A great resource for understanding how we can create a reconciliatory environment through true engagement.
7 Principles for Leadership and Inclusion of People with Lived Experience of Homelessness - An introduction into how we can ensure individuals with lived experience receive equitable representation and why this makes a difference.
Trauma-Informed Approaches (Government of Nova Scotia) - A discussion guide for integrating knowledge about trauma into policies, procedures and practices.
Youth Engagement Toolkit (Joint Consortium for School Health) - Tools for communicating the importance of youth engagement, rationale for practicing youth engagement and a "how-to" resource on practices that support this engagement.

Additional Documents that May be Helpful:

The Context Experts (Tamarack) - A paper on how to increase the authenticity of community engagement and eradicate tokenistic community engagement through the meaningful involvement of context experts.
The Public Participation Spectrum (International Association for Public Participation) - A tool to help define the public's role in any public participation process and walks through each of the five stages.
Guide to Engaging People with Lived/Living Experience (Tamarack) - A book that introduces 10 ideas for engaging people with lived/living experience; 10 stories that inspire; 10 useful resources; and 10 ways to get started.
Using the Ouch Oops Framework (James Madison University) - A simple guide to microaggressions, their impact and a framework for tackling this challenge.
Authentic Engagement: A Learning Journey Case Study (Tamarack) - A case study about Poverty Solutions Halifax that details their successes and lessons learned in including people with lived and living experience.
Hosting Community Conversations (Tamarack) - A guide to hosting a cross-community conversation that includes diverse members of the community.
Creating a Culture of Inclusion (Saskatoon Poverty Reduction Partnership) - A guide to shifting the way we see the intended users of programs and services, from "clients" or "consumers" to individuals who have valuable experience and knowledge.