National Day of Remembrance and Action of Violence against Women is held on December 6 each year to commemorate the École Polytechnique Massacre.
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Where are all the neurodivergent people coming from? Part I
Spoiler alert: we’ve always been around.
However, many of us were missed by clinicians using antiquated diagnostic criteria or didn’t even make it to that stage due to inadequate access to assessments. While the pandemic has been a challenging time for everyone, more people, particularly women, girls, and non-binary folx, are learning about their neurodivergence.
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Every November 20, the transgender and larger LGBTQIA+ community come together to commemorate those lives lost to anti-transgender violence. Named Transgender Day of Remembrance, this day provides space and time for everyone to remember the violence faced by the transgender community everywhere.
Disability Employment Awareness Month
In October, many organizations and provinces celebrate Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM). It is a time to recognize the 1 in 5 Canadians who experience disability and the incredible contributions they make to our labour force. Despite the positive outcomes associated with inclusive hiring, approximately half of Canadians with disabilities are underemployed or unemployed (which is about 10x the national average).
Meet the Founders – Part I
Did you know that this month marks the 30th anniversary of Women’s History Month in Canada? This year’s theme is “She Did, So Now I Can” and aims to celebrate the trailblazers who pushed boundaries. As a woman-owned business, we want to take this month celebrate our very own trailblazers.
World Mental Health Day
Many of us spend most of our days working, whether that be remotely or in the office, so it is not particularly a surprise that much of our mental health is influenced by our workplaces. Although often viewed as a taboo topic to discuss in the workplace, employees do want to talk about mental health. A study in 2018 found that over 70 percent of employees want their employers to prioritize and champion mental health and well-being (Kohll, 2018). Employees want that shift and are asking for it.
How can organizations support National Day for Truth and Reconciliation?
Is your organization ready to commemorate National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30th?
Mental Health as an Integral Part of DEI Policies in the Workplace
There is no way around it; we cannot discuss Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace without recognizing and understanding that the mental health issues of employees are at the heart of the matter.
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“