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.

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.