Inclusion
Kelowna mayor declares October as community inclusion month
“I think that we should be building a community where everybody feels like they belong.” Continue reading
City of Kingston introduces new workplace inclusion charter
The charter will give employers the option to demonstrate to the public that they are an inclusive workplace. Continue reading
Peachland delays final decision on rainbow crosswalk
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
Councillors voted to request a staff report explain the rationale behind installing a crosswalk. Continue reading
Rule requiring commitment to promoting diversity divides Law Society of Ontario
The board is meeting to discuss – and potentially vote on – a motion to repeal the rule that calls for lawyers to create and abide by a so-called “statement of principles” acknowledging their obligation to advocate for equality and inclusion. Continue reading
Celebrating diversity and inclusion in Halifax
By Jeremy Keefe Digital Broadcast Journalist
The Mosaic Festival showcases the diverse cultures that make up the city of Halifax. Continue reading
Regina musician inviting residents to take part in music video centred around diversity
By Taylor Braat Online Producer
A Regina-based musician is putting diversity on display in his latest music video, and he’s inviting the public to take part. Continue reading
GO Transit drivers asked to spit out gum to accommodate man with autism
The operator of Ontario’s GO Transit service is asking bus drivers to accommodate a man with autism by spitting out their chewing gum if asked. Continue reading
Rainbow flag torn down days before Fredericton Pride Week
Fredericton business owners are dealing with repetitive vandalism to their pride flags. Continue reading
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Elle Noir strives to create space at Halifax Pride for marginalized groups to find their voice
Marginalized groups within the LGBTQ2 community say they are still fighting for space, representation and the opportunity to be heard. Continue reading
Creating diversity and inclusion with all-gender washrooms
“A binary system does make it very complex in terms of washroom needs when a person doesn’t fit in that standard mold.” Continue reading