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
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
Background The Fireweed Fellowship is a business accelerator program for Indigenous entrepreneurs, the first cohort of this pilot program ran from fall 2020 to summer 2021. The program was housed
RADIUS staff Ilhan Abdullahi and Raphael Ochil were event co-hosts Attendees had an enriching day of connections, education, and entertainment, too! Lordnation set the tone with an uplifting live violin
We’ve built a special little team, and one of the loveliest human beings who poured so much into our growth over the past years has her heart pulled in a