Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is manifested by how we think, act and be. At Find Your Voice Music Therapy we are fully committed to the following practices and beliefs within our communities of team, clients, and the greater community.
1. THINK
- We know that all persons regardless of gender identification, race, ethnicity, or spiritual practices are equal members in our communities.
- We hold space for them to be seen and heard.
- We honour their stories and are grateful for the teachings that they bring to the community so that we can learn/unlearn and use this new wisdom to bring change to our humanity.
- We know that colonization and patriarchal systems have created systemic injustices. We are committed to act daily, to create the change that we can within our therapy services, business models and our words.
2. ACT
- With intention we seek to create an inclusion team of therapists that are representative of our greater community.
- With intention we seek to create inclusive programming that will meet the needs of all.
- We are creative in pricing structures to provide accessible funding.
- We ensure all public communications are done with equity, diversity and inclusion at the forefront.
- We support community organizations by holding space for all and/or shifting the systemic injustices in our communities.
3. BE
- We listen to understand.
- We speak to create community.
- We speak up to stop further injustices.
In addition to this internal policy Find Your Voice Music Therapy adheres to the Social Justice policies.
Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action
Social Justice Statements - Canadian Association for Music Therapists
Anti-Racism as Violence Prevention - Canadian Association for Music Therapists
Position Statement on Anti-Misogyny - Canadian Association for Music Therapist (April 2021)
Anti-Asian Racism in Canada- Canadian Association for Music Therapists (March 2021)
BIPOC Anti-Racism- Canadian Association for Music Therapist (June 2020)
