Canada Needs a Blood Plasma Policy Grounded in Equity
Recent reports that two plasma donors in Winnipeg died following donations to for-profit plasma collection centres have reignited debate about the role of paid plasma collection in Canada. While the circumstances remain under investigation, the provincial health ministry is reportedly considering whether to ban paid plasma donation. These developments raise urgent questions about how Canada regulates an industry that relies on the biological contributions of its donors…
Equity and Inclusion May Be Democracy’s Most Important Skills
Every so often, a book, film, or conversation stays with me long after it ends. Not because I agree with everything it says, but because it forces me to confront difficult questions. That was my experience watching the film 2073.
So many headlines today are about political polarization, misinformation, social division, climate instability, and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence. We encounter these stories so frequently that they can begin to feel disconnected from one another.
Conflict Style: A Podcast on Different Perspectives
Conflict happens in every team. But in global and multicultural teams, misunderstandings often arise because culture shapes how we disagree, express emotions, and resolve conflicts. When we misinterpret the behaviour of colleagues from other cultures, trust can quickly erode.
Anna Kostecka, an associate of DiversiPro hosts the podcast What Works Across Cultures. In this episode, she speaks with DiversiPro’s founder and principal consultant, Hamlin Grange…
Spotlighting Indigenous Artists on International Women’s Day
One of the most powerful events I’ve attended recently was at The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto on March 8. It was a celebration of International Women’s Day through performances by Indigenous artists, curated by Denise Bolduc. I was deeply grateful for the opportunity to attend this event and hear the unique voices and stories of Indigenous artists who are breaking barriers in the music industry, where they have been historically underrepresented…
Artemis II Reflects the True Spirit of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Full disclosure: I’m a bit of a space and science fiction nerd. I enjoy reading about space and an imagined future where humans discover ourselves by meeting other beings from other worlds. So it’s no surprise that I, along with millions of other television viewers, watched with amazement and nervous anticipation as the crew of Artemis II blasted off on a column of fire and smoke on its way to the moon.
DiversiPro Selected as Secretariat of Canadian Blood Services’ New ACB Advisory Group
DiversiPro is honoured to serve as the Secretariat and co-chair of the African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) Advisory Group established by Canadian Blood Services. This role reflects a shared commitment to advancing equity, rebuilding trust, and embedding community-informed leadership within Canada’s healthcare system…
Canada’s Black History Month: Jean Augustine Remembers the Past, Envisions the Future
How it Began
In December 1995, the House of Commons of Canada unanimously adopted a motion recognizing February as Black History Month. The motion was introduced by Member of Parliament Jean Augustine, a former teacher, school principal, and long-time advocate of advancing the visibility and dignity of Black Canadians.
The Art, Beauty and Power of Resistance
Art is rarely only about beauty. A new exhibition at the Visual Arts Centre in Clarington, Ontario stresses that art is also about memory, gender, power and resistance.
“We Have the Cure” is a striking multi-media exhibition by Nigerian-Canadian artist, economist and food expert Kosisochukwu Nnebe.
Looking Ahead: Choosing Purpose in a Year of Disruption
“The challenge before us is not simply to react, but to respond with intention. To hold the line on equity and inclusion even when it is uncomfortable. To strengthen social cohesion by … refusing narratives that pit communities against one another. And to remember that progress, especially in turbulent times, is shaped by the choices we make.”
Bridging the Gaps: Improving Access to Culturally Specific Care
We sat down with Joefin Peter to discuss the lack of representation of BIPOC providers in sexual and reproductive health. Joefin emphasizes the importance of culturally specific care for racialized individuals and highlights how initiatives like the BIPOC Maternal Professionals Database are helping make this care more accessible…