Last month, we had the opportunity to take part in one of MABELLEArts’s four Open Iftars. MABELLEArts is a 2016 ChangeUp grantee bringing together community members to transform Mabelle, a high-density Toronto Community Housing complex in Central Etobicoke. Bringing together Muslims and non-Muslims to break fast, share space, and make art, these events are important … Continued
The members of Inspirit’s board of directors bring cross-sector expertise and critical perspectives to the Foundation. They are entrepreneurs, educators, city builders, former politicians, media creators, executive leaders, and social justice advocates. They share a vision for a more inclusive Canada and volunteer their time to provide direction to the organization. It’s difficult to find … Continued
by Andrea Nemtin, CEO and President At Inspirit Foundation, we envision a more inclusive and pluralist Canada where our differences are valued and engaged, and everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive both socially and economically. For us, the anniversary of Confederation is a moment to pause and reflect. It’s an opportunity to look critically at … Continued
Guest post by Kleverson Peruzzo, Inspirit delegate to the 2017 Story Money Impact conference Many of us come from ancestral lines devastated by histories of colonial violence. Many of us are left picking up the pieces of our identities, land-based knowledges, cultural teachings and our own stories. However, colonial violence is not our only story. … Continued
Akio Maroon’s appointment to the board of Pride Toronto signals a significant shift in the organization. As a Black, queer activist, educator and single mother of two, Maroon brings a wealth of experience to this role, which they hope to leverage to benefit communities that have long been ignored within the larger LGBTQ* community in … Continued
Guest post by: Teddy Syrette, Queer-Trans/Indigenous advocate and facilitator. Teddy Syrette with ChangeUp 2015 delegates who participated in their workshop on understanding and supporting 2-Spirit identity individuals. Pride parades originally were riots; now, mainstream celebrations are decked with rainbows and buff bodies. Logos of banks are in abundance and your choice of workshops and stages are … Continued
by Jory Cohen, Director of Social Finance and Investment As the Director of Social Finance and Investment at the Inspirit Foundation, I manage Inspirit’s asset base of about $36 million. My job is to align our investments with our vision of contributing to a more inclusive society where differences are valued and everyone has equal … Continued
