Policies can be designed and implemented to address systemic inequalities and support equitable practices in healthcare and nutrition.
Video 6.7: Prince Edward Island-based PCDA board member, Laurie Michael, describes ongoing work to develop policies and foster a culture of anti-oppressive practices, highlighting efforts to sustain equity and inclusivity in the field.
Stop and Reflect: Group/Organizational Assignment
Listen to Laurie Michael’s insights, then refer to the steps in the Government of Canada’s How to create an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Plan resource to evaluate the policies in your professional and personal environments and move forward to establishing policies that protect your community against ABR.
Step 1: Complete the EDI Diagnosis
Step 2: Work with the community to develop a vision statement
Step 3: Establish your priorities, objectives and activities
Step 4: Define your roles and responsibilities
Step 5: Determine your communication strategy
Step 6: Define how to track and monitor the progress of your plan
