By Miranda Eng, Associate Director of Consulting and Training Services We are in a critical moment for equity, decolonization, diversity, and inclusion (EDDI) work—one that demands strategic thinking alongside compassion,
By Véronik Campbell As 2025 comes to a close, I’ve been thinking about what it means to do this work in a world that feels more raw and uncertain than
A programmatic pause and re-emergence in times of suppression By Yara Younis In July, I shared a reflection piece on Indigenous-Palestinian existences, closing with an invitation for readers to “start
By Bonnie Arthur and Véronik Campbell Picture this: A team of racialized folks all reporting to white leaders. We’re inviting you to picture this because it is a common power
By Alia Sunderji Too often, organizations want the outcomes of diversity – representation, stronger teams, innovation without the deep work. They want inclusion without discomfort. Equity without accountability. Leadership without
A few years ago at RADIUS, our team was delivering strong outcomes externally but internally, things didn’t feel aligned. Staff, especially those who were Indigenous and racialized, felt tension and
When we set out to design the Participatory Grantmaking Initiative (PGM), our goal was simple: build a grant program that didn’t just invite feedback, but to build with the community,
By Miranda Eng As a member of our Consulting and Training Services team, I was thrilled to see one of our completed projects launch a few weeks ago – SFU’s
Our first ever Participatory Grantmaking Initiative received 142 applications this spring, highlighting the meaningful work underway as well as the need for more funding for community-based, grassroots projects supporting migrant
There will be a place in time where Indigenous existences, in all of our complexities and imperfect humanities, are not subject to debate or exceptionalism.
Véronik with her child, Niobe, with Siyám Smánit (Stawamus Chief) peeking in the background. From my window stands Siyám Smánit: welcoming yet imposing. Solemn yet exuberant. And, above all— for
First ever Designing for Equity Masterclass Alia and Ilhan (facilitators) discuss a concept with a participant Participants had meaningful conversations sharing learnings from various sectors Participants came from various sectors