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Building an Inclusive Classroom
As the school year starts again, we wanted to talk about creating inclusive classrooms. Inclusivity in the classroom goes beyond ensuring equal access and can include the language, activities, and intentionality of educators. Though there is no foolproof template to building inclusive spaces, we have 3 strategies that can help you get started!
Three (3) Tips for Improving Gender Balance in Engineering
“Should I leave engineering?” “I cannot do these engineering politics anymore!” “This is not what I was expecting engineering to be.” Many women in engineering careers have had these thoughts, once or twice. Sometimes they have these thoughts multiple times in their lives, until they change careers. According to Engineers Canada, the number of newly-licensedContinue reading “Three (3) Tips for Improving Gender Balance in Engineering“
All Bodies Belong in Nature
All bodies belong in nature. When I did an image search for “people in nature,” what I saw didn’t match this. You can probably guess what most of the people in the photos looked like. We are all told to go outdoors, to spend time in nature, but what barriers exist that prevent some peopleContinue reading “All Bodies Belong in Nature”
World Refugee Day
World Refugee Day
What is your organization doing to support refugees?
Do you hire refugees and newcomers? Did you know that there are incentives that can go along with this important support for people fleeing their homes? When it comes to hiring equitably and inclusively, there are some things to keep in mind for refugee applicants and employees.
Happy Asian Heritage Month!
Happy Asian Heritage Month!
Asian people have had huge impacts on Canada and the world. In the month of May, we celebrate this illustrious history by recognizing the contributions of Asian people of all stripes — entrepreneurs, leaders, and more.
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.
#WIRE Roundtable
#WIRE Roundtable
Women. Inclusion. Reconciliation. Equity.
In Episode 5, we welcome Rosie Yeung of Changing Lenses to discuss education and credentialing and what this means for a decolonized workplace.
DEI Alphabet Soup: Decoded!
DEI Alphabet Soup: Decoded
Wading through the world of ever-changing terminology and labels can be intimidating. This week we are looking at some commonly used terms that you may come across in the work of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), to make it a little less daunting!