Read our latest CEO Update, as originally published in our Winter 2022 newsletter. In Toronto, where the Inspirit office is located, 2022 began with yet another lockdown. The collective fatigue is overwhelming as public systems we imagined would be there for us are crumbling, even as we knew about their fragility well before a global … Continued
On January 29, 2017, a gunman entered the Islamic Cultural Centre of Quebec City, opened fire and killed six men and seriously injured 19 others. In 2021, the federal government designated January 29 as the National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia, to honour the victims and to express solidarity with … Continued
[View the complete Request for Proposal here] Inspirit Foundation, the Hamilton Community Foundation, and the McConnell Foundation are seeking the services of a consultant to support the adaptation of the Healthy News & Information Ecosystem Framework. The Healthy News & Information Ecosystem Diagnostic Framework, developed by Impact Architects, is a tool for: Assessing the health of news and information ecosystems Identifying specific opportunities … Continued
By Jory Cohen, Director of Finance and Impact Investment A lot has happened since my last post. As the pandemic’s fourth wave continues to persist, Jill and I welcomed our second (and almost certainly final!) baby into the world. Crosley was born in early September, and while we never really set out to do this, Jill and … Continued
September 30 has been declared the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The federal holiday commemorates and honours the experiences of those who survived the residential school system, as well as the children who died while at the schools. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation coincides with Orange Shirt Day, a day to raise awareness of the tragic … Continued
By Jory Cohen, Director of Finance and Impact Investment Despite the pandemic, by the end of 2020, Inspirit had transitioned 98% of our portfolio to increase positive social and environmental impact. The lone asset class that had yet to be transitioned to increase impact? That is our cash, approximately 2% of Inspirit’s assets and the … Continued
By Jory Cohen, Director of Finance and Impact Investment With a first dose in my arm, I’m feeling like we’re finally seeing the first rays of light at the end of the tunnel. There’s still a long way to go until we shed the masks and social distancing, but the first dose definitely injected a … Continued
OCAD University is offering a special virtual Nigig Regalia Residency program from May to August. The nine-week program is focusing on regalia, Indigenous cultural garments and items worn during ceremonial gatherings, powwows and other significant events. The program also builds on the practice of online beading circles, which have emerged during the pandemic as a way for … Continued
Women in View has announced the release of the 6th On Screen Report, a report that documents women’s employment in Canada’s publicly funded screen-based media from 2018 to 2019. The report finds that women, especially Black women, Indigenous women and Women of Colour, remain significantly under-employed in Canada’s film and television productions. A key finding from the … Continued
Inspirit Foundation’s 100% Impact Portfolio is a Finalist, 2021 Responsible Investment Association (RIA) Award for Integration. Launched in 2020, the RIA Leadership Awards recognize the leadership and excellence of RIA members in advancing responsible investment in Canada. With a commitment to activating 100% of our asset for impact, Inspirit’s unique portfolio received the second-highest score in the Integration category. Nominees in this category are advancing responsible investment practices among investment professionals. … Continued
