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Posted on: January 18, 2021
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On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Michael talks about some of the Canadians of Black Afro-Caribbean descent who have made an impact on our lives.
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Posted on: January 11, 2021
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In this Monday Morning Musings, Michael talks about last week's horrific events at the U.S. Capitol and the abysmal response from police.
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Posted on: January 4, 2021
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In this first musing of 2021, Michael discusses the ever-present topic of bullying in the workplace.
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Posted on: December 14, 2020
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This week, Michael discusses the challenging events of 2020 and their impact on our mental health.
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Posted on: December 7, 2020
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This week, Michael reacts to a recent article about the woeful state of diversity and inclusion in Canadian boardrooms.
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Posted on: November 23, 2020
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This week, Michael discusses the challenges faced by the Chilliwack School Board regarding one of its divisive trustees.
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Posted on: November 17, 2020
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This week, I talk about a quintessentially Canadian success story.
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Posted on: November 3, 2020
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This week, Michael talks about the recent violence in France, the 'Secularism Law' in Quebec, and how we can make our communities more inclusive.
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Posted on: October 26, 2020
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This week, Michael discusses the use of derogatory language at the University of Ottawa and the concept of academic freedom.
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Posted on: October 19, 2020
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This week, Michael discusses recent acts of racism on the East and West Coasts of Canada and the need for concrete action.
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Posted on: October 5, 2020
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This week, Michael discusses the tragic loss of an Indigenous woman due to racism and discrimination.
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Posted on: September 28, 2020
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In light of recent protests in Alberta that turned violent, this week Michael discusses systemic racism and the RCMP.
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Posted on: September 21, 2020
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The library is now open! This week, Michael talks about some phrases and terminology that we need abandon in order to foster a more inclusive society.
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Posted on: September 14, 2020
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This week, Michael discusses how to care for your mental well-being during the time of COVID-19.
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Posted on: September 8, 2020
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This week, Michael discusses one of his favourite topics, RuPaul's Drag Race, and one of his least favourites, cyberbullying.
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Posted on: August 31, 2020
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This week, Michael discusses a recent shooting in the United States and calls on all police services to act for the betterment of their communities.
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Posted on: August 24, 2020
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This week, Michael talks about the importance of immigration to the future of Canada.
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Posted on: August 17, 2020
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This week, Michael talks about gender diversity on boards and the need for legislation with teeth if we're to effect change in our lifetime.
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Posted on: August 11, 2020
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This week, Michael discusses the Ontario Human Rights Commission's second interim report into racial discrimination of Black persons by the Toronto Police Service.
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Posted on: August 4, 2020
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It's here! Today, I talk about the release of my new book, Birds of All Feathers: Doing Diversity and Inclusion Right.
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