Community of Support

See below on this page for details about how to complete this commitment.

⚠️ Instructions To Complete This Commitment:

Commitment:

Contribute to a collaborative and coordinated Community of Support to advance workplace inclusion across the Bow Valley.

Complete any of the below actions to complete this commitment:

Offer Mentorship and Peer Support: Offer mentorship to other employers (formal or informal), sharing guidance on implementing inclusive policies and practices, and supporting employers at various stages of their inclusion journey. This could involve meeting with other participating employers to share tips about what has worked in your organization.
Share Resources: Share resources, tools, and practical examples (such as sample policies, training materials, etc.) to help other local employers advance workplace inclusion efforts. This could be with the online WIC collaborative platform (via Basecamp.com), by email, or some other equivalent format you can document.
Collaborative Learning: Organize shared learning opportunities for your workplace and at least one other organization
Make a financial contribution: Support the sustainability of the Workplace Inclusion Charter with a financial investment in the form of a participation fee, training fee, or sponsorship package. All contributions $500 and over will count towards this commitment.

Confirmation email confirming mentorship engagement including mentorship records or notes
Email confirmation from Bow Valley Immigration confirming you have completed this commitment

How to submit your evidence

Once you have completed each of the above requirements, upload your evidence using our online form as soon as possible. This allows time for review and feedback.
Evidence may be in the form of a document, email, newsletter, meeting minutes, social media post, etc.
Deadline to submit all evidence for the 2026-2027 WIC: 3PM, Tuesday, November 30th, 2027.

Employers are often working on inclusion alone: This can lead to duplicated effort, limited capacity, and fewer opportunities to learn from practical local experience.
Helpful tools and successful practices are not always shared: Employers may have effective policies, training approaches, or lessons learned, but other workplaces may not know they exist.
Workplace inclusion needs long-term community support: Lasting change requires shared learning, coordination, and resources so inclusion work can continue across the Bow Valley.

Build a stronger local network of employers: Employers can learn from each other, share practical ideas, and feel more supported at every stage of their inclusion work.
Make progress faster and more consistently: Sharing tools, examples, and learning opportunities helps workplaces avoid starting from scratch and apply proven approaches.
Sustain a welcoming Bow Valley: Financial contributions, shared leadership, and collaboration help maintain the Workplace Inclusion Charter and strengthen inclusive employment across the region.

Natasha Lay (she/her)