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DEI Alphabet Soup: Decoded! Part II 

DEI Alphabet Soup: Decoded! Part II

Earlier this month, we started to “decode” some common terms that are used in the sphere of diversity, equity, and inclusion.  Because this field can be approached from many different angles, and there are many intersections of identity and inclusivity, we are continuing our series of posts by diving into another group of terms related to a particular theme.

Today’s theme is disability justice. These terms are related to activism surrounding the acceptance of bodies and physical abilities.

Sikh Heritage Month: What it is and how you can celebrate  

Sikh Heritage Month: What it is and how you can celebrate

In April, Canadians across the country mark the beginning of Sikh Heritage Month–and on April 14, Sikhs world-wide celebrate Vaisakhi. Whether in politics or sports, Canada’s Sikh community has been a part of the country’s DNA since the late 19th century. Not quite sure you understand what Sikhism is? Read on to find out, and explore a few ways to help celebrate Sikh Heritage Month.

The Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI®) 

The Intercultural Development Inventory

MT Consulting Group is happy to announce the offering of a new service – the Intercultural Development Inventory. As qualified assessors of the IDI, we administer the assessment, provide a debrief and prepare a personalized growth plan for professionals seeking to lead inclusively through increased intercultural competence.

How I Navigated the Return to Work in a Pandemic with an Invisible Disability 

How I Navigated the Return to Work in a Pandemic with an Invisible Disability 

Employers have a duty to accommodate; however, without clear guidelines and binding legislation in all provinces, employers are left to interpret what that means.

Here are 5 things organizations can do when a prospective employee has the courage to disclose a disability or directly request an accommodation.

Ramadan in the Workplace 

Ramadan in the Workplace

Creating inclusive spaces for Muslims during the holiest month of the year.

Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, and marks the most holiest month for Muslims around the globe. Tradition holds that Allah (swt) revealed the first verses of the holy Quran to the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) during the month of Ramadan, on the night now known as Laylat al Qadr (Night of Power).

Read below to learn more about how you can support Muslims in the workplace during Ramadan.

Trans Day of Visibility: Why it Matters, How to Celebrate 

Trans Day of Visibility: Why it Matters, How to Celebrate 

As we continue to see time and again, representation matters. TDOR focuses on honouring the memory of trans and gender-non-conforming (GNC) people who have been murdered in the preceding 12 months, through advocacy, collective mourning, and direct action. TDOV is a hopeful day, meant to highlight the happiness and thrival of trans people, to balance the collective mourning that trans communities face every day. 

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