CES-ON denounces all racist behaviors, acts, and communications. We exist as an organization, and evaluation exists as a field, to improve conditions for all through the practice of evaluation[i]. We also recognize that systematic racism and oppression exists within Ontario; the practice of evaluation takes place within those systems; and more can be done by CES-ON and our members to address those systems.
CES-ON members approved the following Vision, Mission and Values statements at our Annual General Meeting in June 2019
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- CES-ON is committed to inclusive and collaborative communities of inquiry and practice.
- CES-ON envisions a world in which evaluative thinking and evaluation practice empowers individuals and enhances community well-being.
- CES-ON works to enhance capacity for evaluative thinking and evaluation practice across Ontario.
In our 2019 Strategic Plan, we outlined our organizational values: equity, social justice, diverse ways of knowing, being evidence-informed and ethical decision making. We value diversity and are committed to being an organization guided by fair and just principles and practices, as evidenced in our plans, policies, budgets, and processes. All our members are considered equal and we value their diverse opinions and experiences.
Over the summer of 2020, we felt compelled to make concrete our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and our resistance against anti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism. Therefore, we have released a statement to demonstrate our accountability to our diverse professional membership and to communities in Ontario.
Please visit our website to read our full statement, "CES-ON’s Commitment to Denouncing Racism against Black and Indigenous Communities, Increasing Diversity and Promoting Inclusion."
We are also seeking Indigenous, Afro-Indigenous and Black members in Ontario to serve on the Board of Directors of CES-ON. Please click for information and the nomination form.
Any questions or comments about our Commitment or board recruitment process can be directed to executive@evaluationontario.ca.
CES Ontario Board of Directors
December 2020
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[i] American Evaluation Association – Statement on Systemic Racism: https://www.eval.org/d/do/5007
[ii] Canadian Evaluation Society – Ontario Chapter: https://www.evaluationontario.ca/about-ces-on/governance/vision-mission-and-values/