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Inclusion and Equity Update to the Engagement Framework
We asked the community how we can be more inclusive and equitable when we engage on City projects, services and initiatives to help inform the update of our Engagement Framework.
Thank you for taking the time to share your ideas on this important project.
Working in partnership with Simon Fraser University’s Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue, the goal was to listen to a wide range of community voices about how the City could do things differently or better in terms of how we plan for and host inclusive and equitable engagement processes.
Project Update
The All Our Voices project will be going to the new Council in early 2023.
If you're looking for a quick summary of what we heard and some of the highlights of the draft All Our Voices Engagement Framework, please check out theCommunity Summaryhere.
Here is the All Our Voices Council package. It includes:
The City of Victoria has been working on this project with Simon Fraser University, a national leader in inclusive, equitable engagement.
The City of Victoria's Engagement Frameworkprovides direction on why, how and when we engage with the community. It also shares some tools that are used during the engagement process.
Ideas from the community and best practices will be woven together to update our Engagement Framework. This work will support other City policies.
Engagement with the community included two phases:
Phase 1 - A series of 22 community conversations with organizations who represent or serve equity-seeking groups and research on best practices in equitable engagement Phase 2 - A series of community roundtables, small roundtables, coffee chats, idea boards and a community survey
This engagement is about building relationships with groups and individuals that we haven't heard as much from in the past. This will allow us to better understand how we can hear from all people who live, work or play in Victoria.
In this work ‘Inclusion’ means: To create the conditions for all community members who are impacted by a decision to engage in a welcoming, safe way. This means diverse perspectives and ways of life are valued and respected.
In this work ‘Equity’ means: To ensure each member of the community who is impacted by a decision, has the opportunity to inform decision making. This often means removing barriers. It also means that resources and opportunities for participation are distributed to address historic and ongoing disadvantages faced by marginalized groups.
These are some of the questions we were looking for ideas on:
What would make it easy for you to share ideas and input with the City of Victoria?
What would make it feel safe for you to share ideas and input with the City of Victoria?
What would make you feel like the City of Victoria had heard your ideas and input?
What Was the Level of Public Participation?
We were consulting and involving communities to inform the update to the Engagement Framework.
Did You Know?
You’re now on the City of Victoria’s central engagement hub – Have Your Say . This is where you can find all community-wide engagement opportunities. We invite you to complete the short registration process (email address, postal code and password). You can then share your input on all projects. You will also get monthly updates about engagement opportunities.
What Happens Next?
Early 2023: The draft “All Our Voices Engagement Framework” will go to Council for endorsement.
Next: We will share the “All Our Voices Engagement Framework” with community once it is endorsed by Council and prepare a handbook and training session for City staff.
We asked the community how we can be more inclusive and equitable when we engage on City projects, services and initiatives to help inform the update of our Engagement Framework.
Thank you for taking the time to share your ideas on this important project.
Working in partnership with Simon Fraser University’s Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue, the goal was to listen to a wide range of community voices about how the City could do things differently or better in terms of how we plan for and host inclusive and equitable engagement processes.
Project Update
The All Our Voices project will be going to the new Council in early 2023.
If you're looking for a quick summary of what we heard and some of the highlights of the draft All Our Voices Engagement Framework, please check out theCommunity Summaryhere.
Here is the All Our Voices Council package. It includes:
The City of Victoria has been working on this project with Simon Fraser University, a national leader in inclusive, equitable engagement.
The City of Victoria's Engagement Frameworkprovides direction on why, how and when we engage with the community. It also shares some tools that are used during the engagement process.
Ideas from the community and best practices will be woven together to update our Engagement Framework. This work will support other City policies.
Engagement with the community included two phases:
Phase 1 - A series of 22 community conversations with organizations who represent or serve equity-seeking groups and research on best practices in equitable engagement Phase 2 - A series of community roundtables, small roundtables, coffee chats, idea boards and a community survey
This engagement is about building relationships with groups and individuals that we haven't heard as much from in the past. This will allow us to better understand how we can hear from all people who live, work or play in Victoria.
In this work ‘Inclusion’ means: To create the conditions for all community members who are impacted by a decision to engage in a welcoming, safe way. This means diverse perspectives and ways of life are valued and respected.
In this work ‘Equity’ means: To ensure each member of the community who is impacted by a decision, has the opportunity to inform decision making. This often means removing barriers. It also means that resources and opportunities for participation are distributed to address historic and ongoing disadvantages faced by marginalized groups.
These are some of the questions we were looking for ideas on:
What would make it easy for you to share ideas and input with the City of Victoria?
What would make it feel safe for you to share ideas and input with the City of Victoria?
What would make you feel like the City of Victoria had heard your ideas and input?
What Was the Level of Public Participation?
We were consulting and involving communities to inform the update to the Engagement Framework.
Did You Know?
You’re now on the City of Victoria’s central engagement hub – Have Your Say . This is where you can find all community-wide engagement opportunities. We invite you to complete the short registration process (email address, postal code and password). You can then share your input on all projects. You will also get monthly updates about engagement opportunities.
What Happens Next?
Early 2023: The draft “All Our Voices Engagement Framework” will go to Council for endorsement.
Next: We will share the “All Our Voices Engagement Framework” with community once it is endorsed by Council and prepare a handbook and training session for City staff.
We are looking for your feedback on how the City of Victoria can be more inclusive and equitable in our engagement activities. Please complete this survey by May 31, 2022.This survey should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.
Inclusion and Equity Update to the Engagement Framework has finished this stage
20 Community Conversations were held
Spring 2022
Inclusion and Equity Update to the Engagement Framework has finished this stage
Community Engagement: Survey and Roundtable discussions
Summer 2022
Inclusion and Equity Update to the Engagement Framework has finished this stage
Staff will compile all feedback into an Engagement Summary. The draft Inclusion and Equity Update to the Engagement Framework will be written.
Early 2023
Inclusion and Equity Update to the Engagement Framework is currently at this stage
In early 2023 the "Draft All Our Voices Engagement Framework” will be presented to the new Council for consideration.
2023
this is an upcoming stage for Inclusion and Equity Update to the Engagement Framework
Once approved, the "All Our Voices Engagement Framework" will be shared with community. City staff will participate in training and will receive an All Our Voices Handbook.