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Category: Social Planning and Equity

I’m tired of the Oppression Olympics

I’m tired of the Oppression Olympics. So why are organizational leaders and equity practitioners still doing it?

August 18, 2022
Equity & inclusion does not belong in human resources

Yes you read that right! Whatever you would like to call it: EDI, DEI, D&I, DI&B does not belong under human resources. While I am not currently involved in this work, through my own research, I have come to find that too many times that this work reports into human resources departments or other areas […]

December 27, 2021
Would eliminating single family zoning be a cure to solve the housing affordability crisis?

No mistake about it. Housing is unaffordable worldwide. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated housing inequities. Demand for affordable housing continues to increase, putting pressure on municipalities outside of major metropolitan centres to provide housing. Vacancy rates in existing purpose built rental units will eventually creep back up making construction of new units paramount. The housing market […]

October 6, 2021
Truth and Reconciliation Day: A Day of Reflection

September 30th was the first National Truth and Reconciliation Day, deemed as a national holiday, which was one of the 94 Calls to Action proposed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. It was meant to honour Indigenous children who were forced against their will to attend residential schools. The day is also known as Orange […]

October 1, 2021
The Skin I’m In: Experiences of Racial Imposter Syndrome

Racial Imposter Syndrome is a thing. I’m here to talk about it.

September 14, 2021