By: James Matthews, a Laurier Institution Blog Contributor Robert’s family history lies at the middle of the great bagel debate: Montreal versus New York. Much to my chagrin, as someone obsessed with carbs, Robert didn’t bite when I pressed him on this topic. But Robert made up for that in spades throughout
By: Isabelle Vauclair, a Laurier Institution Blog Contributor Discussions around mental health have come a long way in terms of inclusion and acceptance. Even communities with strong stigmas around mental health and illness are reconsidering their approaches. Around the globe, medical professionals, educators, and advocates alike have made efforts to broaden the
By: Terri Hopkinson, a Laurier Institution Blog Contributor Like so many other issues, the COVID-19 pandemic has both exacerbated and shined a light on the problems faced by Canada’s agricultural migrant workers. Although these workers are an essential part of our food supply chain, their existence has been mostly invisible to the public
By: Isabelle Vauclair, a Laurier Institution Blog Contributor For decades, diversity has been widely discussed and valued in the corporate and research worlds. While society has taken great strides towards diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace, many companies are still fixated on the numbers. How many women, BIPOC, and disabled individuals
By: Terri Hopkinson, a Laurier Institution Blog Contributor The UN estimates the gender wage gap worldwide to be 23%. This percentage fluctuates from country to country, but the data is overwhelming: women and people of other genders are substantially underpaid compared to their cisgender male peers. And the problem just gets worse when
Tragedy in Atlanta By: Vikash Dass, a Laurier Institution Blog Contributor Last week, the fatal shootings of eight people in Atlanta included six Asian women, intensifying the focus of anti-Asian racism and acts of violence across the United States and the world at large. However, it’s only the latest act in a surge
By: James Matthews, a Laurier Institution Blog Contributor Podcasts have flourished during COVID-19 despite reduced commute times. Whether your new commute takes you to your home office or couch, we’ve created a list of the top 5 podcasts to add to your podcast library that will help to deepen your understanding of diversity
By: James Matthews, a Laurier Institution Blog Contributor For those who have grown up playing or supporting a sport, the benefits are easy to name: Sports can open social avenues, networking opportunities and a unique opportunity to be part of a community. But this has not always been the reality for those
By: Terri Hopkinson, a Laurier Institution Blog Contributor International Transgender Day of Visibility is a remarkable concept. For most of history, being invisible was the safest way of being transgender. For some, that meant living their whole lives as a person they weren’t and, for some, it meant losing their lives to
By: Isabelle Vauclair, a Laurier Institution Blog Contributor “Inclusion is not a matter of political correctness. It is the key to growth.” — Jesse Jackson. While many organizations list diversity and inclusion as one of their top core values, few do enough to ensure their BIPOC employees are set up for long-term
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