Mission
We work with partners to ignite collaboration, deepen shared learning, and inspire action around equity, diversity and inclusion.
Vision
We envision a world where diversity is valued and everyone is included.
Recent Highlights
Introducing our new Board Chair
Eunhye Lee is a practitioner of dialogue and engagement, specializing in equity, peacebuilding, and cross-cultural dialogue. She brings over a decade of experience working across government, international organizations, civil society, and academic institutions, with a focus on inclusive processes that bridge cultural perspectives and foster trust in divided or conflict-affected contexts. Her background in corporate communications and digital public relations adds a unique lens to transforming relationships as a foundation for systemic change.
Introducing a New Board Director
Dr. Karine Duhamel (she/her) is an Anishinaabe historian and a member of Opwaaganasiniing (Red Rock Indian Band) in northwestern Ontario. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education, as well as a master’s degree and PhD in history. She served as Director of Research for the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (NIMMIWG) from 2018 to the end of its mandate in 2019.
Introducing a New Board Director
Matthew Tsang (he/him) is the Co-Founder of AndHumanity, an integrated inclusive marketing and communications agency with the core purpose of serving people-first brands that want to leave a legacy of belonging. Although the idea of the agency was first formulated back in 2018 and received tepid feedback, it has now grown into a leading voice for underrepresented communities in the industry.
Secondary School Scholarship Initiative: “Community Leadership Through Dialogue”
We believe that dialogue is not just about finding common ground—it’s about the willingness to stay present in hard conversations, and to recognize others’ dignity even in disagreement. In an era of growing division, this program invites students to practice courageous curiosity, tolerance for complexity, and the emotional skills needed to bridge divides.
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