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Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Committee

DGC Ontario’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee works on behalf of all DGC Ontario Members who are racialized, 2SLGBTQ+, disabled, and people of marginalized genders*. This committee advises on concerns relating to systemic racism, exclusion, and barriers to access and collaborates with the staff and Executive Board to foster programs, initiatives, and outreach to support and nurture a diverse and inclusive Membership.  

*Marginalized genders - including but not limited to trans and non-binary people, cis women, femmes, and Two Spirit.

CO-CHAIRS

KATIA CAFÉ-FÉBRISSY

TIFFANY HSIUNG

ART DEPARTMENT CAUCUS REPRESENTATIVES 

ELENE MEKETÉ

SHEROUK HASAN

ASSISTANT DIRECTORS CAUCUS REPRESENTATIVES 

RITA COLUCCI

ALINE ROBICHAUD

DIRECTORS CAUCUS REPRESENTATIVES 

SHERREN LEE

RYAN SINGH

EDITING DEPARTMENT CAUCUS REPRESENTATIVES

MAUREEN GRANT

WILLIAM MITCHELL

LOCATIONS DEPARTMENT CAUCUS REPRESENTATIVES

VANESSA SHAH

RODDY LANDER

PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT CAUCUS REPRESENTATIVES 

CARL ANTHONY JOHN

SAMANTHA LITTLE

ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT CAUCUS REPRESENTATIVES 

CHARMAINE THOMPSON

DEB DEVGAN


DIVERSITY INITIATIVES

 

DGC Ontario is committed to supporting initiatives that create safe, inclusive workplaces for all of our Members and that invite underrepresented communities into our workforce through provision of training and a reduction of barriers to Membership.

Please take a moment to view our Diversity Initiatives, which outlines DGC Ontario’s activities on this file, including programs, partnerships, outreach and training.

To contact the DEI Committee, please email dicommittee@dgcontario.ca. This email is confidential. 

SOLIDARITY MESSAGES

 

Iran/Death of Mahsa Amini  - October 2022

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - September 2022

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - September 2021

National Indigenous History Month - June 2021

Anti-Asian Racism - April 2021 

Black Lives Matter - June 2020

 

 

Latest News

February 05, 2024

The DGC Ontario Executive Board is thrilled to announce the return of the DGC Ontario Short Film Fund! 

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January 25, 2024

2023/24 Awards Roundup

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January 09, 2024

DGC Ontario congratulates our Members and/or Productions nominated for the 2024 Art Directors Guild Award!

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January 08, 2024

DGC Ontario congratulates our Members and/or Productions who have won a 2023 Emmy Award!

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December 15, 2023

The 20th issue of the Wider Lens industry newsletter hits inboxes today.

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November 30, 2023

Official Notice of DGC Ontario 2023 General And Special Meeting.

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