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March 28, 2025

Algorithm for Change: Innovating Inclusion, Powering Progress

This February, my colleague, Fiona O’Connor (Senior Services Specialist, Digital Literacy Initiatives, TPL), and I were honoured to be able to participate in the Algorithm for Change hackathon. Funded by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation, the Algorithm for Change program is a groundbreaking hackathon that tackles the challenges of hate speech through innovation and technology.
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December 17, 2024

Media Narratives and Algorithmic Bias: A Conversation on Race, Identity, and Justice

CILAR recently organized an executive leadership program with the Canada School of Public Service. One of our guest speakers led a thought-provoking discussion on media representation and the importance of leadership.
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November 13, 2024

Empowering Change Through Technology: How Algorithm for Change, Backed by the Canadian Race Relations Foundation, Tackles Hate Speech and Algorithmic Bias

In a world where digital spaces increasingly influence our perceptions and interactions, technology remains an immense force for connection and a sign of progress. While we applaud advances in tech...
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October 1, 2024

The Power of Vulnerability: Creating Safe Spaces for Uncomfortable Conversations in Professional Settings

The CILAR ACCELERATE Mentorship Program provided valuable lessons on navigating uncomfortable conversations and fostering equitable communication in professional environments.
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September 24, 2024

Unveiling Growth and Equity: Learning from CILAR's ACCELERATE Mentorship Program

The program highlighted that BIPOC individuals often face exclusionary access to leadership roles and slower career progression. By acknowledging ...
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August 20, 2024

How to Promote Inclusivity in Your Daily Interactions

Promoting inclusivity in daily interactions and fostering a sense of belonging within organizations are essential for creating a more equitable ...
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August 6, 2024

The Importance of CILAR at the GLORY Sports Summit 2024

As sports continue to evolve, embracing diversity and inclusion is crucial for innovation and growth. CILAR’s initiatives, such as enhancing diversity within leadership roles and supporting BIPOC ...
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July 29, 2024

Celebrating Innovation and Community Impact: The Aspiring Innovator Awards

Fostering innovation and community impact within BIPOC communities across Canada)
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July 29, 2024

A Diverse Journey to Peak Performance

The road to equitable solutions is a collective journey. By working together and embracing diversity, we can create a tech industry that not only drives innovation but also fosters equity and inclusion.
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July 29, 2024

BIPOC Workforce Survey

A recent survey conducted by CILAR in collaboration with Abacus Data reveals significant disparities in the workplace experiences of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) Canadians compared to their...
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November 27, 2023

CILAR is Issuing a Call to Action

The Pledge to Listen challenges us to consider the practice of radical listening: by disrupting the cycle of hate, we can co-create a shared future based on common values and our humanity.
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November 27, 2023

Black Led Business Grant Program Recipients

The Pledge to Listen challenges us to consider the practice of radical listening: by disrupting the cycle of hate, we can co-create a shared future based on common values and our humanity.
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