Inclusivity

• Religious Christmas sign removed from Kelowna nativity scene

  For years a nativity scene has been set up at Kelowna's Kerry Park but, this year there has been some backlash to a sign that read "Keep the Christ in Christmas."

  Politics

  Dec 12
  
• Regina police launch effort to support deaf, hard of hearing and non-English speakers

  Regina police have partnered with local groups to develop a communication card that makes it easier to speak with people who have hearing loss or who lack English skills.

  Canada

  Jan 30
  
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• Winnipeg injury rehab center champions inclusivity with wheelchair curling tournament

  First Steps Wellness Centre in Winnipeg hosted a wheelchair curling tournament on Saturday to raise funds and awareness for people with disabilities.

  Sports

  Dec 9, 2023
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• Alberta advocate urges Halloween accessibility for all children

  Rich Padulo is the co-founder of Treat Accessibly, a grassroots initiative to make Halloween more inclusive for children with mobility challenges and special needs.

  Canada

  Oct 6, 2023
• Hockey Canada introduces new dressing room policies for safety, equity and inclusivity

  The national governing body for grassroots hockey in Canada introduced new policies for this season that took effect on Sept. 12

  Canada

  Oct 5, 2023
• Winnipeg welcomes year-round indoor skatepark ‘Pitikwe’ for inclusive fun

  The Pitikwe Skatepark is named for the Cree word meaning 'come in' or 'welcome,' which is a fitting title given the aims of the group behind the project.

  Entertainment

  Sep 8, 2023
• Montreal Planetarium issues apology following complaints from families of children with autism

  Ayotte said she left the auditorium in disgust over how she alleges staff treated students and parents, but then saw four parents with kids in the lobby who'd been kicked out.

  Canada

  Mar 8, 2023
• West Island school celebrates inclusivity with wheelchair sports event

  Students at John Rennie High School were invited to take part in wheelchair sports. The goal is to sensitize students to the realities of people living with disabilities.

  Sports

  Mar 1, 2023
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• Winnipeg hoping to spark move to allow workers to switch out stat holidays

  A new report headed to city hall on Friday recommends allowing workers to switch out traditional holidays like Christmas for ones more meaningful to their culture or beliefs.

  Canada

  Jan 25, 2023
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• Disney ditches ‘fairy godmother’ title — employees now gender-neutral ‘apprentice’

  In a bid toward enhanced inclusivity for staff and guests, Disney's American Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique locations will no longer have employees called 'Fairy Godmothers-in-training.'

  Trending

  Jul 25, 2022