Our final episode of #EvalAFF responds to general interest in how to integrate sustainability into evaluative thinking and design. The three-part answer distinguishes sustainability of inputs, implementation activities, and results; instrumental versus intrinsic valuing of environmental sustainability; and the application of both equity and sustainability considerations to both human and nonhuman beings. Rather than attempting to curate supporting literature as part of this blog post, Andrealisa invites discussion about which aspects of the three-part answer would be most important to elaborate on in a workshop that could explore key terms and sources of expertise from within the evaluation field and beyond.

Horizons Community Development Associates Inc. is offering Stepping Up: A Learning Journey for Settler Canadians from January 11 through March 7, 2022. Hosted by Dr. Carolyn Campbell, this 25 to 30-hour course “provides an opportunity for non-Indigenous people to explore their roles and responsibilities in the Truth and Reconciliation Process.” From the website: During this virtual course you individually work through an eight-lesson self-directed study guide. Each lesson includes a variety of planned learning activities such as reading instructor’s notes, watching videos, listening to audio recordings, reading short articles, writing, or reflecting. The learning activities vary in length- some are noticeably short; others take a bit more time. Each learning…

Our friends at CES New Brunswick are hosting an inter-jurisdictional panel on governmental evaluation policy. This event will be held on December 17 from 12-2 pm (AST). Description from the event page: Evaluators know that program evaluation can contribute to good governance, informed decision making and program adjustments in support of effective action. The corporate culture and environment in which evaluation thrives or withers is contingent upon a number of things; one would be dedicated support to evaluation, while another would be policy or directives to sustain, clarify and entrench program evaluation. Across governments in Canada, while the federal level has a strong commitment, the provincial governments are not as…