Equitable Engagement

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QUEST Canada Incorporates Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Principles into its Capacity Building Initiatives

QUEST Canada’s Equitable Engagement project recently reached a new milestone with the release of new resources and the launch of supplementary training opportunities for participating communities seeking to strengthen their Indigenous engagement efforts and incorporate equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) principles into their community energy and emissions plans (CEEPs).

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About the Project

QUEST Canada supports communities across the country, building community-level capacity by providing the tools, resources, and knowledge necessary to develop and implement community energy and emissions plans (CEEPs). The Equitable Engagement project works to incorporate Indigenous knowledge as well as equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) considerations into QUEST Canada’s capacity building-based initiatives. The aim of this project is to ensure current and future participating communities are equipped with the tools, resources, and knowledge required to engage all stakeholders on the pathway to a durable and just net-zero future.

Timeline

The project consists of three phases, each designed to support communities on their pathway to net-zero.

Resources

Multiple one-pagers have been developed to help participating communities navigate the development and implementation of equitable CEEPs.

Community Energy and Emissions Planning (CEEP) Overview

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CEEP Framework for Success

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CEEP Collective Impact

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CEEP Value of Communities

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CEEP Community Engagement

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Partners & Funders

Partners

In order to ensure EDI considerations were adequately incorporated into this project, including the newly revised resources, QUEST Canada prioritized the benefits of holistic engagement by partnering with the Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources (CIER), Dr. Runa Das from Royal Roads University, and the Tamarack Institute.

Funders

The McConnell Foundation is a private Canadian foundation that contributes to diverse and innovative approaches to address community resilience, reconciliation, and climate change. They do so through funding and investment partnerships, strengthening capabilities, convening, and collaborating with the public, private and non-profit sectors.

The Suncor Energy Foundation (SEF) embodies the purpose of caring for each other and the Earth by connecting business and community strengths to make a positive difference in society. Through partnerships and relationships with those who are courageously seeking solutions, SEF helps spark change and propel progress for generations ahead.

Empowering Canadian Communities

QUEST Canada develops and implements projects with the aim to nurture strategic partnerships, facilitate connections, empower community champions, and influence decisions makers, supporting communities across Canada on their pathway to net-zero. Find out more about our projects:

Motivating Net-Zero Action in Rural, Remote, and Indigenous Communities

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Equitable Engagement

the project

timeline

resources

partners & funders

QUEST Canada Incorporates Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Principles into its Capacity Building Initiatives

About the Project

Timeline

Resources

Community Energy and Emissions Planning (CEEP) Overview

CEEP Framework for Success

CEEP Collective Impact

CEEP Value of Communities

CEEP Community Engagement

Partners & Funders

Partners

Funders

Empowering Canadian Communities

Motivating Net-Zero Action in Rural, Remote, and Indigenous Communities

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