On June 6th, CivicAction held a space for 2020 DiverseCity Fellows to discuss the ongoing issues of systemic racism in our region. It was an exercise in vulnerability, active listening, empathy, and critical thinking on subject matter that often can be uncomfortable and difficult to address. The Fellows session focused on how diverse leaders are […]
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A debate is worth watching, even if it won’t change your mind
ELN Communications Lead Sean Mackay is a digital marketing and communications professional working in Toronto’s real estate industry. Sean works as Managing Director at Livabl, an online publication that helps consumers better understand and navigate the real estate market. Sean is a mentor with the Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (TRIEC), an organization that addresses […]
Municipal elections: Coming soon to a community near you
Municipal government shapes our cities. Municipal elections are an important part of shaping where we live. Our cities and towns are where we work, go to school, shop for groceries, raise families, and build communities. City council’s decisions and policies impact all of these areas. Council controls zoning for residential housing and rent controls, is […]
Top 5 lessons we learned from our mentors
As our 2018 DiverseCity Fellows receive their carefully curated mentorship matches and eagerly prepare for their first meeting with their new mentors, we asked some of our former Fellows what they considered to be the most important lessons they learned from their mentorship experience. Here’s what they told us… 1. It’s ok to feel […]
Introducing the 2017 DiverseCity Fellows
For many, recent events have been a reminder of how important diverse, inclusive leadership is in building cities and spaces we all can thrive in. Yet while we know that the Greater Toronto & Hamilton Area (GTHA) is one of the most diverse regions in the world, leadership across sectors still does not reflect this. To tackle today’s big urban issues, […]