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05/16/2023

It's Canadian Innovation Week! The word 'innovation' can mean different things to different people - from technological discoveries and medical breakthroughs to communication advances and social movements. Please take a few minutes out of your day to share your thoughts about Innovation in Canada!

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10/17/2022

You might have heard the buzz…there is an exciting evolution underway at Openly! Building on 5 years of insight, action and impact, Tanya Darisi and Lisa Villeneuve share what lies ahead for each of them and for our collective work. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/evolve-openly-changeopenly

06/30/2022

The full Openly team is offline from July 1 through July 8 for Openly Days - a time for us all to recharge in the sun with friends and family.

In the meantime, feel free to tune in to our Openly Summer Vibes playlist - chock full of the music that we're bringing with us to enjoy parks, picnics, and beaches!

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06/24/2022

Its ! Shout out to Openly’s Director, Client Relationships, Eve Nadler for our favourite find of the week.

In honour of National Indigeneous History Month, this week we want to share a great learning resource - a CBC kids video that breaks down Indigenous Allyship.

Link to video in first comment below.

06/22/2022

Openly Co-Founder, Tanya Darisi is going to be presenting at this exciting workshop along with Ecotone’s Andrew Simpson and Warren Ragoonanan, Aladdin Diakun of WRD LLP on what it is to be a B-Corp and how to leverage business as a force for good to build an inclusive and sustainable economy.

Join in to:
- Learn and engage with other like minded organizations
- Be part of a cause for a better tomorrow

To register for the event happening July 12, Tuesday 7-8 pm ET, click: https://bit.ly/3NeJTdn

06/21/2022

Today is the National Indigenous Peoples Day in Canada - a day to celebrate the vibrant and diverse cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples of Canada. It is also a day to reflect on and honour the people who created that history, and continue to do so presently.

In honour and recognition of today, we would like to share a podcast that our very own Jillian Witt has been working on over the past while. This is the first episode of the 'Reimagining Philanthropy' podcast and is an incredible conversation with host Senator Ratna Omidvar on reparations and the future of philanthropy with two incredible Indigenous people Kris Archie and Edgar Villaneuva with who are leaders in philanthropy.

Link to check out the podcast in first comment below!

06/17/2022

We are thrilled to announce that our 'Sorting Hat of Information', Amanda Sunderdas has joined our staff team as one of our Researchers!

Amanda is a 23-year-old Q***r South Asian woman who has lived in Canada her whole life. She is a recent graduate of York University with a BA in Global Health and a Specialized Honours in Health Policy, Management and Systems. Her intersectional background draws her towards issues of equity and access, and she is passionate about mental health and addictions, immigration and q***r representation.

In her free time, Amanda can be found listening to music, writing, or conversing with people - as she firmly believes we can learn something from everyone.

Please join us in welcoming Amanda and let us know how Openly can support you on with Research and Evaluation!

06/15/2022

Recognizing that June brings celebrations of Pride and Indigenous History and Culture, let's focus for a moment on the ‘2S’ in the '2SLGBTQIA+' acronym.

While there has been increased visibility of the term 'two-spirit' in recent years, the fact is Native American and Indigenous peoples have a history of recognizing two-spirit people within their communities long before colonization.

To learn more about this history as well as helpful tips for its use, check out the starting guide on terminologies by Native Americans in Philanthropy through the link in the first comment below.

06/13/2022

Here's a great opportunity to learn about Contemporary & Aversive Racism present across modern day organizations and the clinical care environment. Join Asst. Professor Carmen Black from Yale University and Professor Audrey Murell from University of Pittsburgh in an engaging dialogue and debate series for free on Thursday, June 16th at 12.00 pm.

Link to register in the first comment below.

06/07/2022

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Are you an up-and-coming communications professional who is passionate about using your talent for good? We’re looking for a communicator with a knack for all things digital and the ambition to grow in a generalist role. As the city’s community foundation, we’re fueled by the potential of philanthropy to address inequalities in Toronto. Help us create a more fair and just society where everyone can thrive.

Apply today for the chance to join our team and make a difference in your community at the same time!

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06/06/2022

We are delighted to announce that Sabina Ansari has evolved in her role from Associate to Director at Openly!

Bringing over 20 years of international experience with social justice and human rights causes, Sabina has been involved in projects ranging from operations and board management to advocacy and community engagement.

As a Purveyor of Perspective, Sabina's journey has taught her that when it comes to crafting innovative and collaborative solutions to complex problems, few things matter as much as relationships. Her professional and creative focus through this work is on systems change, strategic development, and inspiring others to see their full potential.

Sabina believes that when everyone commits to authenticity and community, great mountains can be moved.

Please join us in welcoming Sabina and let us know how Openly can work with you to move those mountains together!

06/03/2022

Happy Pride! For many, Pride is a celebration of their true and authentic selves. For others, Pride is an opportunity to continue learning how we can support members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Explore the history of the 2SLGBTQIA+ through The ArQuives - a superb source of reference material detailing the many facets of creativity and advocacy in this evolving intersectional space.

Help keep their stories alive by visiting arquives.ca