OVERVIEW
Program Overview
Pathways is a year-long program that supports organizations as they action equity and access in their work; whether that is exploring complex questions, implementing new guidelines or policies, or deepening community relationships.
Pathways is a place to work out what implementing equity looks like in your specific and unique situation.
The Pathways program consists of three key elements.
- One-on-one Support: Each organization is matched with a program Guide. A Guide is someone who provides support and accountability for the year. Two designated/consenting/engaged individuals from your organization will meet with them monthly.
- Peer Learning and Connection: Cohort spaces and affinity groups give you a place to connect with peers from across the province. These are spaces to build relationships and thoughtfully discuss emerging equity topics in our sector.
- Access to Context-Specific Resources: Many organizations are already investing in equity and access professional development. This program helps identify resources relevant to your organization and can help cover costs to access workshops, conferences, books, and more.
Within these three key areas, participants’ experience is tailored to support their unique contexts and needs.
Learn | Reflect | Integrate
How does this work?
Pathways is based on ongoing learning and adaptation, supporting organizations to be flexible, adaptable, and resilient.
This involves:
- Learning new things – an openness to exploring new ideas
- Critical reflection – relating new information to yourself and your work
- Integrating knowledge – using new knowledge to action shifts (small or big) in the ways you undertake your work and serve your community
Commitment
The Pathways program requires the commitment of two individual participants and the commitment of the organization:
- 2 people from the organization must commit to working together for a year to further the organization’s equity and access goals
- Organizational leadership must commit to supporting the 2 individuals in this work
Minimum monthly time commitment per participant
Meaningful change requires an ongoing commitment of time. Attending one workshop will not have the same impact as consistent learning and implementing change. The minimum time commitment* needed in this program is 5 hours per month, per participant.
*Note this minimum is set for organizations with very low capacity; the expectation is that organizations with greater capacity will commit additional time.
