Pride and Prejudice

Pride and Prejudice

 How to be an Ally During PRIDE  On the outside, PRIDE can appear to be all about the rainbows, celebrating our progress, and acknowledging those who have come before us, who fought for the rights we experience today. This year feels different. From the recent spike...
Tips for Accessible Recruitment and Hiring

Tips for Accessible Recruitment and Hiring

Tips for Inclusive and Accessible Hiring and Recruiting  Strategies for recruiting  So you’re ready to hire more individuals with disabilities, but how do you find and attract this talent? Sea Change CoLab interviewed Kate Pepler, from the Tare Shop in Dartmouth, NS....
Rest as Resistance

Rest as Resistance

January is a welcome time for me after a 3-month hiatus from work (and many other things) due to my recent experiences with intense insomnia, anxiety, and a concussion. I spent 6 weeks being horizontal most of the time, and an additional 6 weeks slowly, very slowly...
The Time for Active Allyship

The Time for Active Allyship

We are living through a time of reflection and questioning, as we witness the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II this week and also the important narrative around the complex and violent history of the monarchy, and the damaging, intergenerational impacts of...
Dealing with Post Vacation Blehhh

Dealing with Post Vacation Blehhh

As summer ends, you may be experiencing post vacation blues. In an article published by the British Safety Council, Francisco Bretones defines Post Vacation Blues or Post Holiday Depression as “vague anxiety, increased irritability, feelings of nostalgia, sleep...
What is UDL and why should you care?

What is UDL and why should you care?

Last week, I delivered a webinar to learning professionals from across Canada for I4PL (Institute for Performance and Learning) focused on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and equity. As workplaces become more inclusive and welcoming environments for diverse...