Pathways to Belonging
Overview
Pathways to Belonging Training
Pathways to Belonging is essential training designed for professionals at all stages of their IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility) journey. The program includes six self-paced modules paired with optional facilitated practical sessions. This certification program deepens reflection, builds confidence, and reinforces IDEA-aligned practices across the recreation, parks and physical activity sector.
Developed in partnership with the BC Alliance for Healthy Living (BCAHL) and supported by the Province of British Columbia.
Your Path to Creating Belonging
Grow, Learn and Lead with IDEA
Pathways to Belonging offers six self-guided online modules, allowing professionals to choose the path that best fits their IDEA journey. Participants build confidence, deepen reflection, and apply inclusive practices across their work. Upon completion of the modules, participants will receive a Pathways to Belonging Training Certificate.
Expand your understanding of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility.
Implement equity-focused policies and practices.
Create programs and communication for diverse participants.
Increase awareness and ways to address social and structural accessibility barriers.
Boost engagement of underrepresented communities through culturally responsive approaches.
Promote lasting inclusion and belonging in communities.
Sign up for group training for your team
Step 1 – all learners
Purchase Pathways to Belonging on BCRPA’s eLearning site
Team members can visit the BCRPA’s e-Learning site to purchase the online modules directly, or contact us for a group purchase.
The six modules can be purchased individually or as a bundle (six for the price of five).
online modulesStep 2 – Add facilitated training
Interested in purchasing the add-on facilitated training?
If you’d like to go deeper, you can purchase a facilitated add-on training. With this add-on, a facilitator will lead a live discussion with your team of up to 20 people after each module.
Complete the request below, and our staff will identify a facilitator to support your team. This add-on can be live in-person facilitation or through a live virtual session.
Request a facilitator for your teamStep 3
Finalize Course Details
A team member will contact you soon to connect you with a facilitator and confirm course information.
Sign up to take the training as an individual
Step 1 – all learners
Purchase Pathways to Belonging on the eLearning site
Please visit the BCRPA e-Learning site to purchase the online modules.
Modules can be purchased individually or as a bundle for all six.
BCRPA Registered Fitness Leaders will receive 1 CEC for each hour of training.
online modulesStep 2 – Add-on facilitated training
Interested in purchasing the add-on facilitated training?
If you are purchasing the full six modules and would like to go deeper, you can purchase the facilitator add-on training. After each module, a trained facilitator will lead a live conversation with you as part of a group of up to 20 people.
facilitation scheduleStep 3
Choose and purchase your facilitation series
Choose from the Facilitation Schedule list below to find the dates and times, and register for the one that works best for your schedule.
Facilitation Schedule add-on for individuals
Upcoming series
October 5, 19 & 26
2026
virtual
BCRPA
This series consists of three sessions from 9-10:30am.
Module 1 & 2 – Oct 5
Module 3 & 4 – Oct 19
Module 5 & 6 – Oct 26
RegisterNovember 2, 16 & 30
2026
virtual
BCRPA
This series consists of three sessions. Timing to be confirmed.
Module 1 & 2 – Nov 2
Module 3 & 4 – Nov 16
Module 5 & 6 – Nov 30
Rates
Rates
From $40
Per Person
Online module training
Member pricing starts at $40/module.
Non-member pricing is $50/module.
Purchase a course bundle of all six modules for the price of five ($200 members/$250 non-members).
Want to go deeper? Add a facilitator to your bundle. After each module, a trained facilitator will lead a live conversation with your group or team of up to 20 people. They will help you unpack the material, connect it to real-world circumstances, align your team, and ground the learning in practice.
For groups:
Option 1: In-house facilitation by your own team’s trained facilitator:
· Free
Option 2: Have BCRPA connect you with a trained facilitator for your group or team:
· Members – $350 per cohort
· Non-members – $420 per cohort
Looking to take just one module or curious about further customization? Contact us — we’ll be happy to discuss your options.
For individuals:
Option 3: Join one of BCRPA’s virtual facilitated groups covering all six modules:
· Members – $40 per person
· Non-members – $50 per person
Course Outline
Module 1 | Introduction to IDEA
- Define IDEA in the context of recreation, physical activity, and parks services.
- Understand how systemic barriers impact access and belonging.
- Reflect on your own role in supporting inclusion and equity.
- Identify where IDEA shows up and where it doesn’t in your work.
- Start using a systems lens to spot and close inclusion gaps.
Module 2 | Inclusive Programming and Language
- Recognize how current programming or communication practices may unintentionally exclude some populations.
- Apply inclusive language practices across signage, marketing, and program materials.
- Use multilingual and accessible formats in your outreach.
- Begin applying co-design principles by developing programs with communities, not just for them.
Module 3 | Equity-Centred Practices
- Clearly distinguish between equality and equity.
- Analyze policies and strategies for unintended barriers or bias.
- Apply the principles of Equity-Centred Design to your work.
- Learn ways to meaningfully engage communities most impacted by inequities.
Module 4 | Bridging the Gap: Engaging Underrepresented Communities
- Identify participation barriers experienced by underrepresented communities.
- Engage with community organizations and leaders in ways that build trust and reciprocity.
- Use trauma-informed, culturally responsive approaches to co-design programs.
- Strengthen collaboration across sectors, especially when resources differ between urban and rural contexts.
Module 5 | Measuring Inclusion: Evaluating IDEA Impact & Progress
- Describe why measuring inclusion matters.
- Introduce measurement and evaluation frameworks for inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility.
- Define clear inclusion, equity, and accessibility outcomes.
- Discuss collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data.
- Explore practical approaches to track whether programs and policies are equitable and welcoming. Present tools to make IDEA principles measurable and actionable.
- Increase understanding of how to build organizational accountability through transparent progress reporting.
Module 6 | Understanding Accessibility Beyond Physical Spaces
- Build understanding of accessibility as a multi-dimensional concept.
- Differentiate social, cultural, physical, and systemic barriers to participation.
- Discuss inclusive service-delivery approaches (policies, communication, program design).
- Explore how to adapt programs and facilities to meet diverse needs.
- Describe actionable steps to strengthen accessibility in various recreation contexts.
6 modules, 45-60 mins each
10-20 people
Each module starts with asynchronous training, followed by a facilitated group dialogue.
A SPECIAL THANK YOU
To the people who supported the development of Pathways to Belonging:
- Daniel Naiman, Ministry of Health Funding Partner
- Ingrid Wilson, Trainer/Facilitator
- Jackie Oncescu, Program Advisor
- Karan Johar, Consultant Supporting Project Management
- Kelsey Johnson, Program Advisor
- Kerry MacKelvie, BCAHL Evaluator
- Leah Sanford, Curriculum Developer
- Milena Gaiga, Ministry of Health Funding Partner
- Rita Koutsodimos, BCAHL Funding Partner & Advisor
- Trish Mandewo, Consultant & Program Developer
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