A simple perspective on a complex topic By: Jonas Kuehnle, Operations Intern Inclusion is without a doubt a very important topic in modern Canadian society as well as in the political landscape. With various Bills concerning equity and inclusion of various minorities having been passed in the last couple of years and
by Terri Hopkinson This article was originally posted at autismbc.ca/blog/international-womens-day-autism-and-gender-diversity. AutismBC is a small, non-profit and registered charity that encourages the inclusion and acceptance of the entire autism community of BC. For more resources and stories about autism, visit autismbc.ca/blog. A brief history of International Women’s Day International Women’s Day (IWD) began in 1911
By: Will Riley, a Laurier Institution Blog Contributor Slowly but surely, an end to the COVID-19 pandemic is visible on the horizon. However, the transition from the “new normal” back to, well, the old normal, is going to be filled with awkward steps. Despite virtual events, the pandemic has primarily led to
By: Terri Hopkinson, a Laurier Institution Blog Contributor On September 23, The Laurier Institution hosted the second event in their 2021 “In Conversation” series. This series engages audiences in conversations on local, regional, and national topics regarding equity and justice. The topics are informed by current events, “wicked problems,” partnerships, and community needs.
By: James Matthews, a Laurier Institution Blog Contributor “My first love was the film industry. I was fortunate to attend one of the newest high schools in Vancouver at the time and we had a TV studio,” Warren Wong shares during our (virtual) walk down memory lane. Instead, it was a different
By: Isabelle Vauclair, a Laurier Institution Blog Contributor Last month, more than one hundred politicians, celebrities, and citizens alike signed an open letter to Premier Horgan calling on him to save at-risk old-growth trees in B.C. Pressure for government intervention continues to increase as climate conditions worsen globally. From record-breaking floods in
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
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