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Module 1: Introduction to THEP and the Guide
This module provides a brief overview of THEP, and provides a full list of the abbreviations and acronyms mentioned throughout the training sections.
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About THEP
Abbreviations & Acronyms
Module 2: Key THEP / THEC points in brief.
The sections below provide high-level information on THEP, the partners, and ways of working. The aim is to provide some context before you dive into the detail of each set of resources.
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About
Our Ways of Working
Key Actions
Who Is This Guide For?
How To Use This Guide
Module 2 Learnings
Module 3: THEP’s purpose, values, key resources, and an overview of partner organizations
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THEP’s Purpose & Values
Key Resources & Links
Module 3 Learnings
Module 4: THEP’s origin
This module provides information on THEP’s origin, as well as key details on study findings from 1990-2000 and how this influences current ways of working.
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How THEP Began
Module 4 Learnings
Module 5: Applying our values & ways of working
This module includes further information on THEP’s ways of working and also provides examples of how THEP applies our values.
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The Secret Sauce In Trail
What’s Next?
Module 5 Learnings
Module 6: Details on THEP’s work, including topic briefs
This module includes detail on THEP’s work. Topic briefs have been created to provide clear examples of how THEP works.
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What Does THEP Deliver and Who Does What?
Change Over Time
Introduction to Topic Briefs
Air Quality
Health
Soil Management
Module 6 Learnings
Module 7: Internal communications (for local THEP team)
This module includes details on communications and reporting.
Trail Area Health & Environment Program (THEP) Onboarding Guide 101

THEP Purpose

THEP’s purpose is to support the community of Trail and surrounding areas to live, work, and play in an area influenced by smelter air emissions.

THEP Values

THEP has six key values:

Health

Community

Partnership

Science-based

Accountability

Trustworthy

Each of these is explained below.

Value: Health

  • The program prioritizes reducing health risks and empowering individuals to manage their health.
  • Program resources are targeted at reducing people’s health risks and empowering families and others to support their health journey.

Example: In-home visiting for families.

Value: Community

  • Community members are integral to success, from programs on the ground to participation in decision making, and have the largest proportion of representation on THEC.
  • Program goals and activities are reviewed by the community through regular public consultation, and the Program actively contributes to community health and wellbeing.

Example: Community representatives on the governance committee.

Value: Partnership

  • THEP uses a partnership approach in governance and Program delivery.
  • It has been recognized for the effectiveness of its collaborative multi-stakeholder model of industry, government, and community working together for mutual benefit.

Example: Partners meet to set expectations and support bigger picture work.

Value: Science-based

  • Program activities are grounded in scientific research and evidence to ensure effectiveness.

Example: Study and research providing evidence to guide and inform decision-making.

Value: Accountability

  • THEP is transparent and accountable to the community and stakeholders through open communication and decision-making.

Example: Online and hybrid meetings to support increased participation over geographic distances.

Value: Trustworthy

  • The program maintains transparency and honesty in its actions and communications with the public and its partners.

Example: Survey of program participants every two years.

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