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GC Panel Pledge - l’Engagement GC relatif aux panels (view source)
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='''Important Considerations:'''=
='''Important Considerations:'''=
'''Privilege:''' Society gives priveledges to individuals who are white, able-bodied and who are cisgender as the standard. Even within systemically marginalized communities, folks who are closer to the standard are the ones who typically receive platforms for events. For example, white passing racialized people or disabled people with invisible are given platforms over disabled people with visible disabilities. Efforts should be made to provide platforms to people who have historically been least likely to be afforded speaking opportunities which are folks who are furthest away from the above standard.
'''Panelists''': Every event is different and one may need to consider the makeup of the event and who is participating. Roles to consider may include: panelists, moderators, other participants and event organizers. All of these roles should be considered the same in importance when considering being a panelist and upholding the Panel Pledge.
'''Tokenism:''' Speakers do not want to be viewed as tokens or check marks. Event organizers should ensure there is real diversity in their events. Multiple panelists must be from diverse groups to ensure there is real representation and their event doesn't only have one token participant from an underrepresented group.
'''Privilege:''' Society gives privileges to individuals who are white, able-bodied and who are cisgender as the standard. Even within systemically marginalized communities, individuals who are closer to the standard are the ones who typically receive platforms for events. For example, white passing racialized people are sometimes given platforms over other racialized people. Similarly, disabled people with invisible disabilities are sometimes given platforms over disabled people with visible disabilities. Efforts should be made to provide platforms to people who have historically been least likely to be afforded speaking opportunities which are individuals who are furthest away from the above standard.
'''Tokenism:''' Panelists do not want to be viewed as tokens or check marks. Event organizers should ensure there is real diversity in their events. Multiple panelists must be from diverse groups to ensure there is real representation and their event doesn't only have one token participant from an underrepresented group.
'''Inclusivity''': Event organizers should ensure they give equal airtime to all panelists and ensure that those from underrepresented groups are made to feel welcome and are allowed to contribute equally to the conversation.
'''Inclusivity''': Event organizers should ensure they give equal airtime to all panelists and ensure that those from underrepresented groups are made to feel welcome and are allowed to contribute equally to the conversation.
'''Colourism''': Event organizer should be aware that within marginalized communities, those with a closer proximity to whiteness are often afforded platforms at the exclusion of others.
'''Colourism''': Event organizer should be aware that within marginalized communities, those with a closer proximity to whiteness are often afforded platforms at the exclusion of others.
'''Accessibility:''' Event organizers should ensure their events are accessible. Materials provides should meet accessibility guidelines as should presentations decks. Presentations should be in plain language in large font. See the [https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32728 Guidelines on Making Communications Products and Activities Accessible- Canada.ca]
'''Accessibility:''' Event organizers should ensure their events are accessible. Materials provided should meet accessibility guidelines as should presentations decks. Presentations should be in plain language in large font. See the [https://www.tbs-sct.canada.ca/pol/doc-eng.aspx?id=32728 Guidelines on Making Communications Products and Activities Accessible- Canada.ca]
'''Age / Body types''': Event organizers should consider giving platforms for folks who are older or those with different body types as they have also historically been excluded from receiving speaking engagements.
'''Age / Body types''': Event organizers should consider giving platforms for individuals who are older or those with different body types as they have also historically been excluded from receiving speaking engagements.
'''Event Planning Considerations:''' Please respecting cultural factors when planning events by:
'''Event Planning Considerations:''' Consider respecting cultural factors when planning events by:
* ensuring that they do not conflict with religious and cultural holidays
* ensuring that they do not conflict with religious and cultural holidays
* '''Women'''
* '''Women'''
Before I confirm my attendance, could I please request confirmation of the other panelists/speakers/participants? I hope to see a diverse and inclusive representation. Should you require some assistance achieving this, I would be happy to support you as best as I can.
Before I confirm my attendance and participation, could I please request information of the other panelists? I hope to see a diverse and inclusive representation. Should you require some assistance achieving this, I would be happy to support you as best as I can.
= '''Response Template for Confirmation of a Panel Lacking Diversity''' =
= '''Response Template for Confirmation of a Panel Lacking Diversity''' =
Thank you for providing details of the panelists who will be speaking at your upcoming event.
Thank you for providing details of the panelists who will be participating at your upcoming event.
I am eager to participate and thank you for the invitation. However, the lack of diversity compromises my commitment to the GC Panel Pledge so I am unwilling to confirm my participation at this stage. I would be happy to reconsider this decision should you be able to secure a more balanced panel.
I am eager to participate and thank you for the invitation. However, the lack of diversity compromises my commitment to the GC Panel Pledge so I am unwilling to confirm my participation at this stage. I would be happy to reconsider this decision should you be able to secure a more balanced panel.