{"id":104,"date":"2026-06-30T14:14:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T18:14:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/chrb-taskforce\/?page_id=104"},"modified":"2026-06-30T14:14:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T18:14:09","slug":"guidelines-for-conversations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/chrb-taskforce\/guidelines-for-conversations\/","title":{"rendered":"Guidelines for Conversations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n Guidelines for Conversations\n <\/h1>\n \n \n <\/header>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

Purpose and Approach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The work of the Task Force is to help build a community grounded in mutual growth, flourishing and a shared sense of belonging \u2014 where all Carleton community members feel supported, valued and heard.

These consultations are intended as opportunities for bridge-building<\/strong>, helping Carleton move closer to a community where we all belong. This work is rooted in trust, integrity, and open communication<\/strong>, and recognizes that trust must be actively earned through transparency and meaningful follow-through.

Guided by Indigenous principles of Peace, a Good Mind, and Strength<\/strong>, the Task Force seeks to come together in a good way. This process centres Indigenous teachings of shared voice, collective responsibility and deep relational practice. The Indigenous Elders supporting the process believe everyone has a role to play in listening, contributing, and moving together with good minds and good hearts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Capturing the Conversations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Given the nature of these conversations, these sessions will not be recorded by the Task Force. Instead, a note taker will be present. The notes will be held by the co-chairs, anonymized and then shared with the Task Force. Everyone is asked to respect the privacy of the group by not recording the session.

Through story-sharing, listening, and showing each other respect, the Task Force aims to foster healing, strengthen connection, and to move forward together toward shared aspirations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shared Commitments for Participation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To support a meaningful and constructive dialogue, participants are asked to commit to the following principles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Engage with Respect, Kindness and Care<\/strong>\n
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    • Arrive with good intentions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Treat all participants with kindness, dignity and consideration<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Value and learn from a diversity of experiences, identities, perspectives and opinions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Assume good intentions while recognizing the impact of words and actions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Refrain from demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing language or behaviour
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    • Listen Deeply and Speak Authentically<\/strong>\n
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      • Listen to understand, not to respond<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Speak from your own experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Welcome all voices with curiosity and empathy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Ask clarifying questions when meaning is unclear<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Recognize that words may carry different meanings for different people
        <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Share Space and Responsibility<\/strong>\n
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        • Contribute to the conversation to the best of your ability<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Be mindful of how much space you take:\n
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          • If you tend to speak often, practice listening and making space<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • If you tend to hold back, consider sharing your perspective<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Respect silence as part of reflection and processing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Share responsibility for maintaining a constructive and inclusive dialogue
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          • Engage Differences with Care<\/strong>\n
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            • Be open to perspectives that differ from your own<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Critique ideas, not individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Be willing to respectfully challenge and be challenged<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Seek shared values, even in the presence of disagreement<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Approach discomfort with care, not blame<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Recognize that conflict, when approached thoughtfully, can support growth and change
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            • Support a Climate of Trust and Learning<\/strong>\n
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              • Accept others\u2019 honesty and candidness as a gift<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Suspend judgment \u2014 of yourself and others \u2014 and allow space for unpolished thinking<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Honour confidentiality: do not share names or personal identifiers outside the conversation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Approach the conversation as a space for learning, not winning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                Role of Facilitators<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                Facilitators will actively support these guidelines and help create a space that is respectful, kind, inclusive and productive. They may intervene when needed to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                • Ensure balanced participation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Uphold respectful dialogue<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Support clarity and understanding<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Maintain alignment with the purpose of the conversation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  Closing Reflection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

                  These guidelines are intended to help create a space where meaningful dialogue can occur. By participating with intention and care, each of us contributes to building a stronger, more connected community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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