At Fostering Diverse Communities Canada, we truly believe that diversity is a strength, equity is the way, and inclusion is the objective. Our not-so-simple goal is to create a society where everyone feels valued, respected, and included, regardless of their background, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, country of origin, religion, ability, or any other difference.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are not just buzzwords for us – they are the very fabric of who we are. We celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures, languages, and traditions that make up the beautiful mosaic of Canada in our many multicultural communities across this great land – Turtle Island. Whether you're a proud Indigenous person, a newcomer to this land, or a descendant of newcomers past, Fostering Diverse Communities Canada is here to embrace you with open arms and open minds.

But our work doesn't stop at celebration; it can’t. It extends into action. We are passionate about promoting equity and inclusion in all aspects of society, from workplaces and schools to communities and beyond.

Through strategic planning, education, and community and employee engagement, we strive to build capacity to create more welcoming and inclusive communities and organizations – to collaboratively tear down barriers and build bridges that connect people from all walks of life.

If your business or organization is looking for someone to talk to about your EDI strategy, training, or engagement, Tymmarah Mackie (she/her) is the person you are looking for. With a history in this area of work that goes back to 2006 when she was on the Grande Prairie Welcoming and Inclusive Communities Committee through the Canadian Commission for UNESCO’s Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities , and a Master of Arts in Intercultural and International Communication, plus experience working with municipalities in Alberta and BC (including creating and managing 4 provincial EDI conferences!), you won’t find a more capable, flexible, and willing EDI professional to work with.

Tymmarah borrows the term “Nothing About Us Without Us” from the persons with disabilities community and applies it to all of the work she does. This means there may be opportunities for people from diverse communities to get involved in some of our work!

We share information to help you recognize special religious, international and Canadian days. We also add commentary on EDI-related stories in the news, as well as new ideas on how to do EDI “better”.

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