Queer & inclusive articles
-
Creating an inclusion blueprint for lasting impact
In today's deeply divided world, where a spirit of isolationism and separation seeks to undermine the ideal of community and unity, those of us who understand that purposeful inclusion — rather than performative diversity programmes — is the alchemist's stone must be clearer. Inclusion is simple, but it is not easy. There is ample evidence to suggest the ROI of investing in D&I. McKinsey & Company reported in 2020 that companies in the top quartile for gender diversity on executive...
-
Letter: Merrie Monarch needs to embrace inclusivity
As a longtime follower and supporter of the Merrie Monarch Festival and kanaka maoli, I can’t help but express my frustration with what appears to be ongoing bias against the Academy of Hawaiian Arts (AOHA) from Oakland, Calif.
-
What We're Reading: 'Voluntary Rent,' Outdoor Inclusivity and more
Welcome back to our weekly behind-the-scenes glimpse at what’s getting our team talking. Let us know what you think at [email protected]. Giving back RTBC founding editor Christine McLaren calls Vancouver home, and this week she sent along an intriguing story from her neck of the woods: On Vancouver Island, residents