Category: EDI In Focus
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Focus: An Essay on World Down Syndrome Day by Andrew Marles
World Down Syndrome day is March 21. Why March 21? The reason is because when Down Syndrome occurs there is a third copy of the 21st chromosome hence 3/21.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Focus: Williams Lake
As we hear of more heartbreaking news coming out of Williams Lake this week, with the discovery of 93 more possible burial sites at St Joseph’s Residential School, it’s important...
National Truth and Reconciliation Day Message from Executive Director Kendrie Upton
As you know, September 30, is Canada’s first ever National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This is the first year that Canada will observe this incredibly poignant day of remembrance...
EDI In Focus: A Message from Executive Director Kendrie Upton
I love our country and will never lose gratitude for the many freedoms that I enjoy as a Canadian Citizen. A citizenship that comes with responsibilities. One such duty is to examine the truth about our country and the darker aspects of the legacy on which it was founded.
#StopAsianHate
In the early days of the pandemic, we heard from Asian DGC BC Members that they had been subject to comments from co-workers about being responsible for causing this devastating illness.
Black History Month 2021
As Black History Month comes to a close, in addition to spotlighting Black creatives, we want to re-state our ongoing commitment to anti-racism work here at the DGC.
Introducing: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion In Focus
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