Description
A critical component of sustainability justice and equity is widespread education of the history of Indigenous groups, the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee, Anishnaabe and Neutral Peoples, and systemic racism. There must be a strong understanding of the barriers that prevent the full participation of some groups in climate action, for our community to identify and eliminate them.
This action will be done by all municipalities and partnering businesses, organizations, and community capacity builders. The intention is to move TransformWR implementation forward with a new governance structure that will support deeper connections, and emphasize the need for all organizations in Waterloo Region to incorporate education on sustainability justice and equity into all climate action planning.
THE CITY OF KITCHENER
The City of Kitchener hosts Equitable Speaker Series. These talks explore topics related to how equity, inclusion and access help us understand the establishment, growth and development of cities. To learn more about the City of Kitchener's Building Equitable Cities Speaker Series click here.
REEP GREEN SOLUTIONS
Reep's team participates in equity training for staff and board members monthly and at a more in-depth level quarterly.
Reep Green Solutions has a robust strategy for equity, diversity, inclusion and indigenization. Implementation of the strategy is ongoing with 34 of 51 actions identified completed or in progress.
SUSTAINABLE WATERLOO REGION
Sustainable Waterloo Region (SWR) continues to host equity, diversity, reconciliation workshops for business that are accessible to the broader business community.