Nova Scotia Health is committed to creating an environment that is diverse, fosters respectful relationships and a sense of belonging. It is important for all of us to ensure we are contributing to a culture that supports an equitable and inclusive environment within our teams.
For the purposes of our work in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, please refer to the following definitions:
Equity refers to an approach that ensures everyone has access to the same opportunities.
Diversity is defined as the many ways we are unique and different from one another while distinguishing ourselves as individuals and identifying ourselves as belonging to a group or groups.
Inclusion refers to the intentional, ongoing efforts and actions to ensure that people with different identities actively participate in all aspects of the work of an organization and/or society.
Reconciliation is a process of healing relationships that requires public truth sharing, apology, and commemoration that acknowledges and redresses past harm.
Accessibility [is] when our environments, services and products and policies are proactively designed and constructed so that people with a disability can fully and equally participate without experiencing barriers.
We all have a role to play, regardless of where we work or what we do each day. By working together to create environments that encourage respect and learning, we promote a workplace where all employees are included and treated with dignity.
We hope this guide provides resources that will assist you in learning more about equity, diversity and inclusion.
Please visit our Talent & Organizational Development (T&OD) intranet page for more resources:
Hamilton Centre for Civic Inclusion and Hamilton Health Services
Nova Scotia Department of Health and Wellness. (2023 July). Health Equity Framework. https://novascotia.ca/just/publications/docs/health-equity-framework.pdf