The Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Committee advises on the organization’s commitment to expanding equity, diversity, and inclusion principles within all its work. The Committee supports initiatives aimed at identifying and addressing barriers to roster inclusion, providing professional development for roster mediators, and ensuring accessibility of conflict resolution services to all populations. As well, the EDI Committee guides the organization on its internal commitments to support staff and Board learning.
The EDI Committee is comprised of Board members, staff, roster mediators, and community members.
Aleks Besan, EDI Committee Chair and Board Member
Sharon Sutherland, Executive Director
With the support of a Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Grant from the Province of BC, the EDI Committee is hosting a free series of online, professional development events for mediators and other conflict resolution professionals. Participation in these sessions qualifies for mandatory EDI hours that all Roster mediators meet annually.
Mediate BC serves communities across the lands of many Indigenous peoples, unceded, unsurrendered, and treaty. We are committed to advancing Indigenous sovereignty, inherent rights and self-determination. In order to do this, we commit to deepening our understanding of the histories and cultures of Indigenous peoples and the ongoing effects of colonization. Further, we commit to developing meaningful dialogue and relationships founded on respect.
