Blackhurst Cultural Centre Commemorates the 10th Annual Underground Freedom Train Ride: “We’re Back on Track”
The Underground Freedom Train Ride and Emancipation Day Commemorations Still Matter… Recently, Dr. Afua Cooper, Professor in the Sociology and Social Anthropology Department at Dalhousie University explained why issues around slavery and emancipation are still important. Here is the link to the story: A specific form of anti-black racism: Scholars want Canadian apology for […]
Responsible Gambling Council Appreciates Intercultural Competence in Leadership
Hamlin Grange delivers his farewell address to the Responsible Gambling Council after three years of intercultural leadership as Chair of the organization’s Board of Directors. Hamlin Grange, Chair Emeritus of the Responsible Gambling Council, shares a mutually appreciative moment with Shelley White, CEO of the Responsible Gambling Council.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1658509393139{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Recently at a dinner […]
Interculturally Competent Leadership
Members of the Diversity Leadership Council in one client organization identified behaviours of interculturally competent leaders and described their own leaders’ behaviours. Here is what they told DiversiPro: Leadership is not only a function, it’s a practice. Leaders set the tone in organizations that aim to be inclusive. All employees should have a role in […]
Eid ul Adha and Transforming Diversity
Towards Intercultural Competence: Gathering and meeting others on common ground has the potential to change and transform the people who are part of this journey… The Islamic holiday of Eid ul Adha takes place on the final day of the Hajj, the Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca and is celebrated in Canada this year on July […]
Going beyond rainbow flags in June – organizational motivations for 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion
As we come to the end of another successful Pride month – with the first in-person celebrations held in over two years – many companies and organizations are reflecting on a month full and rich with 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion. Companies that have used June as an opportunity to learn more about 2SLGBTQ+ identities and celebrate diversity […]
National Indigenous Peoples Day
According to the Government of Canada website this is a day for all Canadians to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. But what does that mean for non-Indigenous Canadians? Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that Indigenous Peoples in Canada […]