Visible Minorities

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Research & Reports

Diversity Works – Executive Summary and Recommendations  

Canadian Association for Supported Employment (CASE) explored of the employment journeys of Black, Indigenous and People of Colour who experience disability 

Source: https://www.supportedemployment.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Exec-Sum-Employment-Journeys_v04.pdf 

Supporting The Careers Of Individuals Who Are Black, Indigenous And People Of Colour  

This articles explores how systemic racism in Canada has affected individuals who are Black, Indigenous and people of colour (BIPOC), and for many has had a negative impact on their career pathways. As a career practitioner it is important to understand how systemic racism affects the clients you see and to assess how you can help dismantle a system that can be oppressive to ensure everyone has an opportunity to succeed in their careers. 

Source: https://ceric.ca/2020/10/supporting-the-careers-of-individuals-who-are-black-indigenous-and-people-of-colour/  

Community Resources

ASE Community Foundation Professional Training and Development  

The ASE Community offers an intersectional approach to supporting organizations, staff, and managers on their equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) journey. Their work is grounded in research, professional experience, and expertise in understanding and addressing ableism, racism, and gender-based discrimination; with a specific focus on the systemic challenges faced by Black people in disabilities.

https://asecommunityfoundation.com/service 

Black Women in Motion Training and Consultation Services 

The Black Women in Motion team provides organizations and businesses support in developing programs, tools, resources and environments, that are de-colonial, anti-racist, survivor-centred and culturally-relevant.  

https://blackwomeninmotion.org/community  

Sustaining the Black Lives Matter Movement in the Workplace 

This toolkit developed by the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion can guide how employers can support Black employees by sustaining the ideals behind the Black Lives Matter movement to create a more inclusive workplace. 

https://www.ccdi.ca/media/2957/20210805-ccdi-blm-toolkit-final.pdf