Dozens of Canadian social impact leaders joined a working group focused on rooting out systemic racism. What progress has been made?

Author Brennan Doherty
The Solidarity Working Group advances inclusion, diversity, equity, and access within Canadaโ€™s social finance, social innovation, social economy, and community economic development sectors.

Why It Matters

Black and Indigenous people are underrepresented in Canadaโ€™s social purpose sector โ€“ and correcting that imbalance will require leaders to centre justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.

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