Colonial business financing methods do not often align with Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Doing Business. Instead of relying on loans that can lead to bankruptcy or venture capital funding that can lead to short-term, investor-centric goals, a Shared Earnings Agreement can ensure financial stability for founders.
Canada celebrates itself as a global leader in inclusive sport, yet Heated Rivalry’s popularity reveals how far professional leagues still lag behind public attitudes. The show’s success signals a demand for authentic queer representation — and a reminder that real athletes still face barriers fiction can only imagine away.
In response to pressure from shareholders, most major banks in Canada enlisted third-party racial equity auditors. These evaluate a company’s internal culture and employee experience, and its external-facing products and services. In Canada, companies need to adhere to specific standards when carrying out such audits, including respecting Indigenous culture and data sovereignty, and compensating participants appropriately for their time.
The energy transition divides Canadians along provincial, industrial, and occupational lines. This polarization hinders progress on the issue, as it does for many sensitive matters. Documentary theatre is an example of an initiative designed to foster dialogue on complex issues.
