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Kendrie Upton

As the DGC BC's Executive Director, Kendrie Upton represents the organization in all facets of the industry. She's responsible for ensuring that Executive Board policies are implemented and that Members' needs are met.

She has been very involved with the respectful workplace efforts that the Guild has engaged in both at the local and national levels. She currently co-chairs the cross industry Education, Training and Awareness Committee, sits on the Executive of MPPIA and serves as the co-chair of the MPPIA Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

March 6, 2022: Executive Directors Report

In my report at the last AGM I spoke about the importance of the low fees that our Canadian Entertainment Industry Retirement Plan, or CEIRP, has secured as a result...

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End of Year Message from DGC BC Executive Director - 2021

As 2021 draws to a close at what feels like a breakneck pace, I find myself reflecting back on the six years since I began in this role with the...

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The Person You mean to Be: How Good People Fight Bias by Author Dolly Chugh

This was originally posted in the October 15, 2021 edition of the Ebulletin:

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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...

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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.

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Finding Balance

I recently described the lifestyle of a typical DGC BC Member when starting a job as follows:Â They essentially take their personal life (family, finances, health, all of it), push...

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2018 - A Year to Be Proud Of

As we prepare to celebrate the holidays and as 2018 winds to a close, I’d like to take a few moments of your time to insert a bit of gratitude...

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National Day of Mourning - Saturday, April 28, 2018

National day of Mourning is a day set aside each year to remember those who have been killed, seriously injured or made ill as a result of their employment in Canada.

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Listening Tour Update

As our national "Listening Tour" on Respectful Workplaces passes the halfway mark, I wanted to take this opportunity to provide an update to Members and - most especially - to those participating in our audit.

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#ShoutOutYourHeroes

Whatever else may be said of 2017 it has been a year of big news. Of firsts.

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