RECONCILIATION: MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER - TRANSFORMING ORGANIZATION CULTURE PAGE 60
Human Resource data regarding BC Housing’s pay equity, number of Indigenous employees, etc. should be gathered and reported out. Typically, this is part of a policy on diversity and equity where baseline data is established and monitored on a regular basis, at least annually. The other aspect of monitoring is also tracking policy development and implementation to ensure that it adheres to equity and anti-discrimination guidelines. With the support of the Diversity and Inclusion
Why This Is Important There is a unanimous view among all the Board members interviewed that there is openness, respect and learning occurring within the Board. This Board environment is conducive to respectful and fulsome discussions of reconciliation. Board members openly discussed how they share common values despite their diverse backgrounds.
Committee, the Human Resources department needs to address the true problems BC Housing is facing and increase its empathy. This is a broad statement and the role of this Committee would be part of an external equity review. Given the need to revise existing policies or develop new policies focusing on anti-racism, anti- discrimination and equity, the role and mandate of the Office of Equity Diversity Inclusion and Belonging and its team could be looked at as part of this process. BC HOUSING BOARD 5.3.2.1 What is the Board Doing? When asked about which practices and
Why This Is Important The Board is emulating key approaches and practices to support reconciliation. This is evidenced by the perspective shared that they are willing to ask questions and also having honest conversations to increase their understanding.
approaches the Board implements to ensure equitable and culturally respectful decision- making, most Board members indicated that they encourage a safe and open space for diverse perspectives to be heard. Members shared that there is a strong sense of respect, openness, and collaboration around the Board table. For example, one respondent shared that Board members are also willing to admit when they do not have an answer, and that this
provides room for them to then explore difficult topics or issues together. Another respondent shared how at every meeting, somebody on the Board asks the question, “How does this impact Indigenous communities?” We also heard that the Board is open to having honest conversations with each other and with BC Housing staff to determine how they might improve or enhance their understandings. It was noted by a few respondents that the Board is extremely open to listening, learning, and improving. They also consider how their work or decisions might impact Indigenous communities.
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