The RDR board of directors recently reflected on how Canadians are grappling with the issue of managing their mental health during the pandemic. It’s challenging for people to work from home while coping with a host of related issues like increased screen time, less physical activity and the loss of good old human companionship. Since […]
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Watch our June 2020 webinar on how to lead with equity and inclusion. The session is designed to help you build on your diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) knowledge with an emphasis on reinforcing value-based DEI practices in relation to racial issues faced in our communities. We cover: Understanding DEI by unpacking select key terms Exploring
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Guest post by Sylvia Link You can demonstrate #DEI support and advocacy through your social media activity, on any platform and within the time you have available. Here’s how to get started – and how to take your DEI thought leadership to the next level. Remember – on social media, activity = visibility. Every social
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Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives often spark interesting and complex questions that can stimulate hot debates and open up possibilities for innovative solutions. Our Tough Questions Café™ is a safe space for people across communities, professions and perspectives to dialogue and challenge their understandings on complex issues. During this trademarked event, the public is invited to gather, listen and dialogue about a current,
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Hosted by the Regional Diversity Roundtable, the Community Leadership Program is a free nine-month leadership training for people passionate about building up our diverse communities. The program helps participants to: Build on diverse experiences and networks Hone and apply DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) leadership skills Co-create projects to engage diverse communities and promote equity and inclusion This
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Our annual June conference focuses on a current diversity, equity and inclusion issue in the workplace. Leading experts facilitate capacity-building sessions. Attendees learn about the issues and how to manage the implications for their organizations and the workplace. This highly anticipated full-day event aims to be highly engaging and informative, with diverse participants from a wide range of organizations and communities. A highly
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Learning about diversity, equity and inclusion is ongoing. Occasionally new terms are added to the vocabulary. We created this glossary to help all of us stay current. Be sure to bookmark or pin it so you can refer back as needed. Last update: July 2020 Ableism: A term used to describe discrimination and social prejudice against
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Download our practice brief for a printable version of this information. While the concept of safe space is fluid and ever-changing, its presence plays an important role in creating and sustaining vibrant and healthy communities, where a range of (visible and invisible) human qualities are acknowledged, respected and given the opportunity to thrive. Creating safer
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Download our practice brief for a printable version of this information. Institutionalizing diversity, equity and inclusion within workplaces, community services, and policy and planning processes requires the committed dedication of resources. Today’s society is rapidly changing. Given the multifaceted needs that arise as a result of this demographic complexity, it is important that various sectors
Download our practice brief for a printable version of this information. Workplaces are microcosms of society. Attitudes, values, beliefs and behaviour of individual employees (conscious or unconscious) have a profound impact on the policies, practices, leadership styles and underlying assumptions that shape organizational culture. Whether the space is static, mobile, collaborative, or virtual, creating an
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