2018 Gender and Harassment Advisory Committee Annual Report - Northwest Territories (G Division)

Local cultural orientation training

G Division's North and South Detachments have established trainings/partnerships built with local bands for new members to receive a local perspective on cultural awareness training. Similar training at HQ/Yellowknife Detachment varies year to year.

Yellowknife Detachment already has partnered with B Dene Cultural Awareness Camp for workshops with front line Detachment Members.
Actions put forward to expand into HQ units (OCC priority) to ensure local cultural awareness and networking established.

Continue to seek ongoing local opportunities for employees to learn about local culture, groups, and their community.

Lapse of Conflict Resolution Training within Division for managers and employees.

Ensure ongoing training and learning opportunity provided to allow for skill set to be refreshed for employees and managers.

Accountability of membership to incorporate the knowledge and skill set achieved via the AGORA courses pertaining to Inclusiveness, Diversity, and Bias Awareness.

Line Officers encouraged to continue to address expectations of behaviour in/out of uniform pertaining to Diversity and Inclusiveness.
G Division Gender and Harassment Advisory Committee considering sending out a monthly newsletter/message to address expectations, courses, resources, support, etc. with aim to keep themes of the Agora trainings present and fresh on employee's minds.
If a continued issue arises with an employee, look to provide additional learning opportunities and resources in order for further knowledge early on.

Approved by: C/Supt Jamie Zettler
2018-01-30