Innovation May-June 2023

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The Guide to Inclusive Practices is a new resource that provides direction for volunteers, registrants and Engineers and Geoscientists BC staff in building and maintaining inclusive working environments. The Guide to Inclusive Practices, developed by Engineers and Geoscientists BC, covers a range of topics that can be applied to work and volunteer environments and in general areas of professional practice. Not all topics will be relevant to each individual or role. The guide is structured so each section can be used as a stand alone resource or as part of a group of resources, depending on an individual’s role and/or the specific activity or event. The guide is supported with a series of one-page core concept resources that provide summary information on each topic, allowing individuals to easily access key information. NEW GUIDE FOR INCLUSIVE PRACTICES

The core concepts cover: ◾ Land acknowledgements ◾ Language ◾ Inclusive meeting facilitation ◾ Meeting participation ◾ Inclusive mentorship for professionals and students ◾ Inclusive presentations These resources highlight many easy-to-implement practices. For example, the section on inclusive meeting facilitation highlights practices such as welcoming participants by their name to meetings, providing different ways for people to participate, and facilitating balanced conversations. Engineers and Geoscientists BC recognizes that individuals will be at different stages of understanding and applying

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