Placemaking at Work

In Nova Scotia, many federal and provincial holidays, such as Good Friday and Christmas Day, are rooted in Christian traditions. But as our province grows more diverse, it’s worth rethinking how we acknowledge and celebrate the rich variety of cultural and religious traditions that may not (yet) be recognized with “time off work.” This shift

December 3rd marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a reminder to celebrate diversity and promote inclusion in all aspects of life—especially in the workplace.  Yet, despite progress, many employers still hesitate to hire people with disabilities due to persistent myths rooted in ableism. Today, I am tackling some of the most common misconceptions and

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to be a guest speaker at an incredible event organized by TEAM Work Cooperative. Our talk was titled: “Courage to Trust Your Authentic Self: Where Belonging Happens”. We wanted to emphasize the connection between authenticity and belonging. The talk ended with Bradley and I leading the audience in song.

I am a lover of words. I believe in their power and ability to be used to both hurt and heal. I also believe change doesn’t start and end with them alone. As we reflect on employment discrimination and celebrate the invaluable contributions of People with Disabilities at work this month, we are considering how

The recent CPHR event was a thought-provoking gathering that emphasized the evolving nature of work and the values that should guide us through this transformation. The day began with a Smudging Ceremony led by Elder Charles Sewell “Chuck,” grounding participants in the significance of cultural traditions, respect, reconciliation, and the importance of sharing space and

Happy Birthday, P4G! Co-Founders Bradley Daye and Matt Thomson celebrate year number 7, the hard lessons it’s brought and what is keeping them motivated.