Resources

Explore our collection of courses and free resources designed to boost inclusion and safety in the workplace. Gain actionable insights and practical strategies to create a diverse, welcoming environment where everyone feels secure.

Diversity at Work: Making It Safe for Everyone (CLB 3-4)

Designed with the support of the Government of Alberta, Ministry of Labour, this interactive, online course is for safety supervisors, internationally trained individuals, and anyone who wants to be safer on the job.

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Diversity at Work: Making It Safe for Everyone (CLB 5+)

Designed with the support of the Government of Alberta, Ministry of Labour, this interactive, online course is for safety supervisors, internationally trained individuals, and anyone who wants to be safer on the job.

  • Module 1: Speaking Up for Safety
  • Module 2: The Three Rights of Alberta Workers
  • Module 3: The Right to Participate/Health and Safety Representatives
  • Module 4: Keys to Safety: Empathy and Accountability
EDI Materials for English as an Additional Language

This resource, made possible by the Government of Alberta, is for instructors teaching Canadian Language Benchmarks 3-6. Topics related to LGBTQ2S+, ability/disability, anti-racism, workplace diversity, age, intersectionality etc. can be found here. All of the lessons can be adapted for learning across multiple layers of diversity. All the content can be downloaded and edited as you see fit for your class. We hope you find the content a useful addition to the materials you use in your classrooms. Thank for making Alberta more inclusive.

Inclusion at Work for the Downtown Business Association

The Downtown Business Association and NorQuest College's Colbourne Institute for Inclusive Leadership have partnered to offer Inclusion at Work for employees of businesses located in Edmonton's & Downtown Business Improvement Area. We believe the diversity of our community is one of our greatest strengths and this program is a valuable step forward in our joint efforts to enhance inclusivity in our downtown community.

Email us at icinfo@norquest.ca to register or learn more.

Indigenous Psychological Safety

Indigenous Perspectives in Psychological Health and Safety

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Intercultural Resources for Educators/Trainers

The Colbourne Institute for Inclusive Leadership created resources to support intercultural competence and to facilitate immigrant integration. As a learning organization, the Institute integrates our developing knowledge into the training and educational products we create.

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Learning Bytes

The following Learning Bytes on Calling Out or Calling In as well as Inclusive Language highlight some things that we can all do to be more inclusive in our organizations and communities.

Partnerships for Workplace Inclusion

AWES and NorQuest College have combined expertise and networks to produce the following materials packages through the Partnerships for Workplace Inclusion project. These materials are in draft form, and we ask that you email admin@awes.ca if you wish to take part in the official pilot.

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Colbourne Institute for Inclusive Leadership

10215 108 Street NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1L6
colbourneinstitute@norquest.ca 780.644.6446