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The Coalition of Innovation Leaders Against Racism (CILAR), unites top Canadian tech and innovation leaders to dismantle structural racism. Through initiatives like the ACCELERATE Mentorship program, we empower BIPOC leaders, build diverse pipelines, and foster connections and opportunities for long-term change.
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This award recognizes Black, Indigenous, and Persons of colour aspiring innovators who positively impact their communities, the world and future generations through their contributions to the innovation ecosystem.
Thanks to those that nominated! Keep checking our website and socials as the award recipients will be announced soon.
Check out what CILAR has been up to recently!
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Recent survey reveals BIPOC Canadians are 10 times more likely to leave their jobs due to workplace racism
Diversity (still) matters: How to make inclusion a corporate priority.
“It’s difficult to hold tension in workplaces, but we should have enough compassion to listen to people’s experiences and say, ‘How can I help?’” - Nabeela Elsayed
Maya Roy, CEO of the Coalition for Innovation Leaders Against Racism, shines a light on workplace issues that can be emotional & frustrating.
Ismail Mohamud speaks on how young job-seekers are qualified and tech savvy but struggle as recruitment-by-algorithm takes hold.
To date, CILAR has successfully designed and implemented programs to help dismantle systemic racism by working with top innovation leaders, their organizations, Canadian youth and aspiring leaders.
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"The ACCELERATE Mentorship program allows diversity in leadership and shows how we can embrace that together. And so the first thing is really, I imagine if I can be surrounded by people from different backgrounds, from different industries, I will be able to improve my cultural competence.
"I spoke at CILAR's ACCELERATE Leadership Program about being an effective executive champion and shared my DEI leadership journey, emphasizing the importance of courage, intersectionality, and ongoing education for creating inclusive workplaces. I look forward to continuing the conversation and working toward a more inclusive future.
"I spoke at CILAR's ACCELERATE Leadership Program about being an effective executive champion and shared my DEI leadership journey, emphasizing the importance of courage, intersectionality, and ongoing education for creating inclusive workplaces. I look forward to continuing the conversation and working toward a more inclusive future.
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