Intentional Exclusion

  Recently, I spoke of the fear many in Canada have. These are the people desperate to keep Canada the way it was. They have no interest in diversity, equity, or inclusion. They are set in their ways, often in fear of the future they see unfolding. And I promised you that we would not […]

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Would a Small “i” Help?

  This morning, a simple enough question to start our day but the answer … The question – Would a small “i” help? You see, there is debate in some circles over whether or not indigenous should be spelled with a capital or lower case “I” and here’s why … A capital suggests a proper […]

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The Journey Continues …

  Each day in Canada, we see examples. There are those open to learning, those who want to be proud of Canada again, those who want Canada to be inclusive of and respectful of the Indigenous peoples whose ancestors lived on these great lands long before Canada was a thought. And then there are those […]

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Employment & Training Upgrade – Part Two

  Yesterday, I began the discussion of revamping the Indigenous Employment & Training model (a model I am familiar with, having dedicated 20 years of my career to such initiatives). But there is another piece that must be altered, and that could simply be identified as “the focus”. Current model – train an individual for […]

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