Diversity

I was merely 18 when I started my journey to pursue higher education as an international student. As a minority back home in Pakistan. I faced many challenges and always...

Fear of speaking in public. Fear of being rejected. Fear of being late. Fear! If there is one common denominator that most clients feel when launching a job search or...

Inuit individuals live in diverse communities across Canada and may face social and economic challenges – including securing appropriate work in rural or remote communities. Tailoring career strategies to local...

Indigenous youth across Canada face serious challenges when it comes to employment. It’s a complex problem, and will require integrated, collaborative solutions. At a time when unprecedented numbers of Indigenous...

Integrating Indigenous worldviews, values and cultural perspectives into career counselling can yield profound benefits for students. It has the potential to significantly enhance the student experience (Archibald, et al., 1995;...

To support Indigenous clients in their career path, career practitioners must take a holistic approach that considers the individual’s lived experiences as well as historical factors that shaped their education...

Language and words matter. Here are some words and their definitions: Indigenous (an adjective): The Oxford English dictionary has two meanings: originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; (of people)...

The story of my friend, who arrived in Canada as a refugee, is not unique. Like any refugee family, their journey has been marked by challenges, resilience and emotional turmoil....

There has been a growing body of academic literature that highlights increased awareness and acceptance of gender identity and inclusivity, resulting in mass conversations about its relevance in the workplace....

For career professionals to adequately support 2SLGBTQI+ jobseekers, they must understand the challenges and barriers this client group can face, as well the immense diversity that exists within it. It...