Broken Promises: A Struggle For A Diverse and Equitable World
Today, in 2021, in one of the most developed and wealthiest countries in the world, 61 Indigenous communities across the country are still living without clean drinking water. Would non-Indigenous Canadians like you and me accept not having access to clean drinking water – the most basic necessity of life? We would not! So, how […]
The Value of Diversity is Higher Than the Cost to Achieve It
While two people may identify with the same religion, race, ethnicity, or profession, among others, the fact remains that those two people are still different. Each of us will never have the same outlook, beliefs, or life experiences that shape us into who we are. The life experiences of a visibly Muslim woman who wears […]
A Long Way To A Diverse and Equitable Board
Diversity is the first step towards equity. And non-profit boards still have a long way to go in achieving diversity. There is no simple way to create diverse and inclusive boards. Those in leadership positions need to actively identify barriers at multiple levels and build strategies to address these barriers. However, we cannot identify barriers […]
