This month, as we celebrate Black History Month, I wanted to share what I've learned about Black History Month in Canada. Please watch the video below (or on my YouTube channel) and hear what I learned about how Black History Month is celebrated in Canada. Here are a few highlighted resources that I mention in the video, along with a few informative slides on the … [Read more...] about Black History Month in Canada
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Celebrating Women’s Feats, Big and Small, Local and Global
By Antoinette Mercurio (Reposted with permission; some links added by the Institutional Diversity Blog) International Women’s Day reminds people about the positive strides women have made since the early 1900s. Equality for women is progress for all. That’s the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD), an annual global celebration of … [Read more...] about Celebrating Women’s Feats, Big and Small, Local and Global
Latest Soup & Substance Tackles Important Issue of Race and Racism
By Antoinette Mercurio (Reposted with permission; some links added by the Institutional Diversity Blog) The monthly Soup & Substance series isn’t shying away from covering any topics in the equity, diversity and inclusion category including the latest session on race and racism. The conversation at the recent Soup & Substance has turned to Canadians and their … [Read more...] about Latest Soup & Substance Tackles Important Issue of Race and Racism
Represent. at Ryerson – International Women’s Day 2013
Ryerson University's Division of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion & Media Action Media present Represent. at Ryerson: International Women's Day 2013. A series of events that are designed to initiate ongoing discussions about gender equity and representations of women in the media. This celebration is intended to be inclusive to all genders, with a focus … [Read more...] about Represent. at Ryerson – International Women’s Day 2013
Cultural Diversity Is Good for Business – Continuing the Conversation
Earlier this month I had the opportunity to read a Huffington Post article entitled Cultural Diversity Is Good for Business by Tim Hockey, President and CEO, TD Canadian Trust. I definitely agree with his general premise and the 5 key points that he made about how to achieve diversity within an organization: 1) Be authentic, 2) Get your house in order, 3) Invest in the … [Read more...] about Cultural Diversity Is Good for Business – Continuing the Conversation