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The Canadian Museum for Human Rights

March 12, 2019 by Annemarie Shrouder Leave a Comment

I was in Winnipeg last week to deliver training for the CGLCC in LGBT+ Inclusion for the tourism industry. While I was there I visited the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. Overall, the visit reminded me that when our rights are protected, we don’t necessarily realize their importance or the … [Continue reading] The Canadian Museum for Human Rights

Filed Under: Human Rights Tagged With: Canadian Museum of Human Rights, Gareth Henry, Indigenous, LGBTQ, Mark Kiehlburger, Métis, people with disabilities, residential schools, underground railroad

The Importance of Allyship

December 11, 2018 by Annemarie Shrouder Leave a Comment

Allyship is a word we hear and use often in reference to LGBTQ communities and LGBTQ inclusion – but it’s not specific to that group. Today I’m going to explore what the word means and why it’s important for furthering inclusion, equity, diversity and social justice.   To be an ally … [Continue reading] The Importance of Allyship

Filed Under: Allyship Tagged With: 30% Club Canada, LGBTQ, Meryl Streep, privilege

Diversity & Inclusion Training…mandatory or not?

November 28, 2018 by Annemarie Shrouder 2 Comments

I was recently asked about making a Diveristy & Inclusion (D&I) workshop mandatory. Before I tell you what I said, I have a few questions for you to consider. Questions for consideration: 1. What’s your criteria for making a training program optional? I’m sure there are many answers to … [Continue reading] Diversity & Inclusion Training…mandatory or not?

Filed Under: Diversity & Inclusion Tagged With: LGBTQ, mandatory, optional, resistance, training

“No Homo”…?!

May 15, 2018 by Annemarie Shrouder Leave a Comment

I recently participated in a city tour of Toronto run by Peter Odle – a friend and colleague of mine (check out UrbanExpeditions.com). It was fabulous and I saw parts of the city I have never seen before, in addition to learning a lot about the city’s history. (By the way, Peter and I are running an … [Continue reading] “No Homo”…?!

Filed Under: LGBTQ Tagged With: bigotry, expressions, homophobia, LGBTQ, slurs

Action – Part 4 of “How to be an Ally”

June 25, 2017 by Annemarie Shrouder Leave a Comment

Welcome to week 4. Happy Eid to all of our Muslim brothers and sisters! Ramadan ended last night, and today is the first day of Eid Al-Fitr, which means ‘festival to break the fast’. It will continue until Tuesday, June 27th at sundown. And if you’re (also) part of the LGBTQ community in … [Continue reading] Action – Part 4 of “How to be an Ally”

Filed Under: Allyship, Creating Inclusive Spaces, Diversity and Inclusion, LGBTQ, safe spaces, Uncategorized Tagged With: action, allies, From the inside out, LGBTQ, support

Recognize Privilege – Part 2 of “How to be an Ally”

June 11, 2017 by Annemarie Shrouder Leave a Comment

Welcome to week 2! An ally is someone who supports someone else. In the context of social justice, allies support people and communities who are marginalized, in their struggle for equity, human rights, justice, etc. An ally is not a member of the group they are allied with. Last week, we … [Continue reading] Recognize Privilege – Part 2 of “How to be an Ally”

Filed Under: Allyship, LGBTQ, Marginalization, Privilege Tagged With: being an ally, From the inside out, inclusion, LGBTQ

Day of Pink – April 12

April 9, 2017 by Annemarie Shrouder Leave a Comment

This Wednesday April 12th is Day of Pink – the international day against bullying, discrimination, homophobia, transphobia and transmysogyny. An act of support It didn’t start out meaning to be a day recognized around the world; it started as an act meant to support one person. Jadrien Cota – … [Continue reading] Day of Pink – April 12

Filed Under: Allyship, bullying, Discrimination, homophobia, Human Rights, Inclusion, LGBT, LGBTQ, transphobia Tagged With: allies, Day of Pink, LGBTQ

Black Lives Matter = Opportunity for Growth

July 7, 2016 by Annemarie Shrouder Leave a Comment

Black Lives Matter Toronto halted to Pride Parade on Sunday to make some demands of Pride Toronto. It’s not the first and won’t be the last of their bold activism. And, as Naila Keleta-Mae writes in her Globe and Mail article, the point is that they make people uncomfortable. Here’s my perspective … [Continue reading] Black Lives Matter = Opportunity for Growth

Filed Under: African American, Diversity & Inclusion, Human Rights, Inequities, Marginalization, People of Colour, Race, Uncategorized Tagged With: Black Lives Matter, Black Lives Matter Toronto, LGBTQ, Pride, Toronto, Toronto Pride

Mother’s Day – while celebrating inclusion

April 30, 2015 by Annemarie Shrouder Leave a Comment

Thanks to my toddler I've had some interesting conversations with her Daycare teachers recently about being inclusive of all types of families. They are a great daycare and a super team, and don't mean to be exclusive - in fact, they regularly remind the kids if they are fighting over who gets to … [Continue reading] Mother’s Day – while celebrating inclusion

Filed Under: Celebrations, Creating Inclusive Spaces, Diversity, Inclusion Tagged With: Daycare, families, Father's Day, inclusion, LGBTQ, Mother's Day

Why Tim Cook’s Coming Out is a Big Deal

October 30, 2014 by Annemarie Shrouder Leave a Comment

Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, just publicly announced that he is gay. While he hasn’t been closeted, per se, he felt it important to publicly acknowledge his sexual orientation. For those of you who wonder why this is a big deal, consider that he is the ONLY CEO in a Fortune 500 company to be out. … [Continue reading] Why Tim Cook’s Coming Out is a Big Deal

Filed Under: Creating Inclusive Spaces, Inclusion, Inclusive Workplaces, Leadership, LGBTQ Tagged With: bias, LGBTQ

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