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11 <br /> <br />• Inclusion is everyone coming together and feeling welcomed <br />• Inclusion is access to resources <br />• Belonging vs othering – feeling welcomed, verse an outsider in any situation or experience <br />• Just because you are invited, doesn’t mean you belong <br /> <br />Respondents were also asked, “What are the topics around inclusion that matter most to you?” <br />• Good communication. Good communication equals good decision-making <br />• Addressing access to resources and eliminating barriers to information <br />• Pay ing attention to the story behind the data <br />• Accessibility <br />• Access to resources and information <br /> <br />When asked, “What would tell you that a community is inclusive?” <br />• Three A’s of interaction <br />o Accessible <br />o Available <br />o Approachable <br />• The representation of different cultures and languages used in signage <br />• Sharing information between different groups <br />• Experiencing that welcoming “feeling” no matter your background <br />• Seeing those with disabilities actively participating within our community <br />• Community working together <br /> <br />Respondents were asked “What do you think would make Little Canada a stronger, more <br />inclusive community?” <br />• Addressing language barriers <br />• Two -way communication (both parties exchanging information and sharing concerns) <br />• Revisiting traditional programs and events and see how they can be more inclusive <br />• Publicize the inclusion work the city is doing <br />• Diversity and difference are welcomed and celebrated <br />• Learning from each other and all of our different backgrounds <br />• Engaging with multi-family housing <br />• Having casual conversations that enhance a feeling of welcoming and community <br />• Communicating through various platforms <br /> <br />Respondents provided ideas for activities the Little Canada Community could offer to <br />encourage a more welcoming environment for all cultures: <br />• Having a city-owned community building <br />• Events programmed with accessibility in mind <br />• Celebration of different cultural holidays <br />• Actively recruiting people to participate and expanding volunteer network and opportunities <br />• Family-oriented events <br />• Personal invitation – people need to be asked more personally <br /> <br /> <br />