24 City of Chilliwack STRATEGIC GOAL #4 CONTINUED: STRONG NEIGHBOURHOODS Support accessibility, inclusion, diversity and truth and reconciliation. Fostering community spirit, attracting community events and supporting cultural groups, while providing high-quality parks and recreational opportunities. HOW WE WILL GET THERE WHAT WE ACHIEVED IN 2022 INCLUSIVENESS Identify and support projects and programs that nurture accessibility, inclusion and diversity. Continued implementation of the Mayor’s Task Force on Inclusiveness, Diversity and Accessibility (MTFIDA) Action Plan. The Accessibility Advisory Panel (AAP) continued to meet with department heads to provide feedback. Supported Pink Shirt Day. Continued support of Chilliwack Healthier Community (CHC) accessibility initiatives. Continued to utilize alternative text on social media to make images more accessible. Provided funding for inclusive events through Community Development Initiatives (CDI) funding and the Neighbourhood Grant Program. Continued to update accessible signage, including parking signs, with a new symbol of access from the Accessible Icon Project, as recommended by the Accessibility Advisory Panel. Chilliwack City Council supported and funded Pride banners in downtown Chilliwack. Several City staff members participated in “Gender 101, Why is Gender Important?” and “Gender 201, A Deeper Understanding of Gender Fluidity”, facilitated by Jacqueline Oldhaver and presented by Chilliwack Healthier Community, the Gender Support Network, and Chilliwack Youth Health Centre. An online resource page was developed for staff to continue self-guided learning. Playground accessibility improvements were identified and funded in the 10-year Comprehensive Municipal Plan. Installed an accessible playground at the Landing. STRATEGIC GOAL #4 CONTINUED: STRONG NEIGHBOURHOODS Support accessibility, inclusion, diversity and truth and reconciliation. Fostering community spirit, attracting community events and supporting cultural groups, while providing high-quality parks and recreational opportunities. HOW WE WILL GET THERE WHAT WE ACHIEVED IN 2022 TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION Build relationships of mutual respect and understanding with local First Nations. Relationship building continues at the Council level. Ongoing support for Chilliwack Healthier Community and the Opening Doors Task Team. Staff utilized the Indigenous authors library to further their education and understanding. Honoured the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. PDF guide on land acknowledgements for City staff was created and distributed. Partnered with Skowkale First Nation to install new speed reader boards on Chilliwack River Road with funding support from Fraser Health. Staff and Council have continued their education, including Historical Impacts Training through Stó:lō Nation. Began construction on new multi-use pathway on Chilliwack River Road from Promontory Road to Bailey Road, in partnership with Tzeachten First Nation, with partial funding received from the Province of British Columbia's Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants program. Annual Report 2022 25
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