Jory Cohen, Inspirit’s Director of Finance and Impact Investment, wrote an opinion editorial for the Toronto Star that demonstrates a correlation between DEI and profitability.
In 2021, the Government of Ontario passed legislation for a dedicated week to recognize nonprofit organizations and their contributions to a more equitable economy and inclusive society. Nonprofit Appreciation Week is February 14 to 20. Throughout the week, we highlight various Inspirit grantees who are nonprofit organizations. We celebrate their work to create and maintain healthy, vibrant, and … Continued
Inner Vision Productions Inc., Bell Media, and Diversity Trainer Karen King have launched a 14-week ROM-COM bootcamp for diverse emerging and mid-career writers. The initiative is a response to the historical lack of BIPOC writers in screen-based industries in Canada. Showrunners and consultants in Canadian film and television will train writers to pitch, write, produce, … Continued
Stream Beyond Block by Block, a participatory multimedia series featuring live music, conversations with storytellers, and spoken word performances. Hear youth interview Indigenous and newcomer community members about their lived experiences. The series celebrates the Toronto neighborhoods of Agincourt, Regent Park, Victoria Park, and Parkdale. Log on at the dates and times below: November 19, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST on Zoom November 26, … Continued
Join 6 Degrees – The Global Forum for Inclusion online on October 15, 2020 in English and French. A one-of-a-kind digital forum, the event will explore diverse ideas, perspectives, and strategies to help businesses, policy-makers, and activists make better decisions to fight discrimination, exclusion, and hate. The event will feature key lectures and international coffeehouses with leaders from around the globe. 6 … Continued
