Asking the oppressed to educate the oppressor allows the oppressors to maintain their position and evade responsibility for their actions. #AudreLorde

I recently participated on a panel entitled - Systemic Racism and the Federal Public Service: Moving the Dial Forward. The blog post below summarizes some concrete actions that public servants can take now to move the dial forward. ioadvisory.com/systemic-racis…

I imagine one of the reasons people cling to their hates so stubbornly is because they sense, once hate is gone, they will be forced to deal with pain. —James Baldwin

My God. So much truth that has never been told. Until NOW. What a year.

Conscious Equity Webinar Tomorrow marks the 1 year anniversary of George Floyd’s death. For many around the world it is a traumatic reminder of pain and hurt that many of us are trying to understand and heal. Join webinar to hear ways to move forward.  us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Today marks Juneteenth, a holiday that celebrates the emancipation of slaves in the US. Canada is not free from a history of slavery. Earlier this year, MPs in the House of Commons voted unanimously to designate August 1st as emancipation day, a national holiday.

Today is National Indigenous Peoples Day. An opportunity to recognize and celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. Watch tomorrow the 2021 Indspire Awards - celebrating Indigenous achievement 😊

In 2.5 yrs, she has grown by 5 grade levels in reading & 6 in numeracy🤯. But that's not what's most special. This young leader is already making the🌍around her a better place by helping others be & feel more successful. She is integrity & empathy in human form. OCDSB

Finding 751 more unmarked graves, and so close to Canada Day, is giving some pause to think how they will mark July 1st. If we are genuinely committed to reconciliation, we have an opportunity to RE-CENTRE how we mark July 1st and honour a Nation-to-Nation relationship.

Zaila Avant-Garde is truly Black girl magic🪄 🌟✨💫⭐️

Canada’s game should be for all Canadians. Thats why Scotiabank is on a mission to make hockey more diverse, more inclusive and more accessible for all. #hockeyforall Scotiabank

👇🏾 This made me smile today☺️. #BlackHistoryMonth

I am looking forward to boarding Canada’s newest Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ship, the Harry DeWolf, as part of the Royal Canadian Navy’s Canadian Leaders at Sea (CLaS) program. Royal Canadian Navy

The struggle, the barriers and the aggressions are real, but so are hope, light and justice. #KentanjiBrownJackson