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June is National Indigenous History Month and June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada. This is an important time to centre Indigenous voices and seek out opportunities to unlearn the incomplete narratives many of us have been taught about Indigenous peoples and communities. At CivicAction, our work is centred in the region we […]

Calling all rising leaders—the Ontario election is coming up on June 2nd, where we will select the next provincial government! The election period is an important opportunity to reexamine the most pertinent issues impacting the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) and Ontario, including education, the environment, housing, healthcare, and more. As emerging leaders, we […]

March 8th marked International Women’s Day, an important opportunity to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, girls, and gender diverse people across the globe. This year’s theme urged all of us to #BreaktheBias by promoting a gender-equal world where everyone can live free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination.  To mark this […]

The ELN is excited to announce the launch of Future Proof Me: The ELN Podcast! This four-part series co-hosted by 2020-2021 ELN Executive Committee member Meryam Al-Waadh and 2018-2019 ELN Executive Committee member Alyssa Lai explores how to future proof your leadership skills and prepare for times of uncertainty.   The Emerging Leaders Network aims […]

Rising Leaders Take On the 2021 Federal Election With a federal election right around the corner, and advanced polling starting today, we know that rising leaders will play an important role in shaping the future of our country – by voting in the upcoming federal election and encouraging those in our communities to do the […]

June is Pride Month, a time for members of the 2SLGBTQ+ communities to reaffirm their identity, celebrate their culture, and commemorate the past. For allies, this is also a time to educate yourself on the diverse lived experiences of people in these communities, learning ways to breakdown systemic barriers and discrimination that still exist today. […]

by Nicole Danesi, Communications Lead with the ELN Executive Committee and Associate Manager of Donor Marketing with CanadaHelps Following the retail rush of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, GivingTuesday is a day celebrating generosity and giving in all forms. On December 1st, 2020, millions of Canadians and people around the world will come together (while […]