Engaging Matters Diversity Consultants Inc.

06/02/2026

I admire people who can attend an event and post thoughtful response immediately after. I need time. Maybe it's because I'm an introvert and need to get my energy back. I do know that even the best events leave me wanting to be home in my pj's, having a cup of chai and reflecting on the evening. Las...

05/05/2026

Today, May 5th, we observe Red Dress Day. We hang red dresses in public spaces as a visual reminder of the staggering number of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people.
​These dresses are empty to symbolise those who are no longer with us. Today is about more than just a colour; it is about education, justice, and ensuring that every person is seen, valued, and safe. 🌹

04/10/2026

We had a wonderful evening at the Sistema NB Moncton Gala Dinner last night. It was great to see familiar faces at the event Darlene Doiron, Frances LeBlanc and her team, and many more. The orchestra was amazing!

03/28/2026

Yesterday, on March 21st, I had the joy of sharing space on the International Day for the Elimination of Racism.

I was deeply honoured to be invited by the John Newcomers Center to speak on a panel for the International Day for the Elimination of Racism. SJNC continues to do exceptional work in promoting inclusion, building community, and challenging racism in meaningful, sustained ways. Their leadership in this space matters, and it shows.

The questions we were asked were not easy and nor should they be, but the environment created by Gharbiya, Mohamed Bagha and the SJNC team encouraged honesty, courage, and speaking truth to power. It was a rare and needed opportunity to name the racism that so many still face in New Brunswick.

I had the privilege of sharing the panel with the fabulous artist Fabiola Martinez Rodriguez whose reflections on the power of creativity and art in fighting racism truly stayed with me. Too often, anti‑racism work is framed only as stark, heavy labour and while it is serious work, Fabiola reminded us that beauty, imagination, and artistic expression are also powerful tools for liberation. I needed that reminder.

The audience itself was a reflection of the community we are striving to build: diverse, engaged, and deeply committed. I met incredible people from organizations such as Fry NB and Kiran Bhullar from Matter. I was also encouraged to see several individuals with political influence in the room, including city councillors, Alyson Townsend, Minister of Labour, and Daniel Mills, DM of PETL. Their presence matters because it shows a committment to further understand racism.

The questions throughout the event were thoughtful, challenging, and pushed the envelope in all the right ways. I felt like it was a space where difficult truths could be spoken and where community voices were genuinely heard. After the panel was a meal to celebrate Eid. What could be better!

Thank you again to the entire SJNC team for creating such an impactful event. I left feeling inspired, grounded, and reminded of the collective work ahead of us. Engaging Matters is always thrilled to be a part of these conversations.

03/28/2026

10/31/2024

Happy Diwali to our clients, friends and family. We celebrate that we live in a country where we can learn about each other and appreciate each other's humanity.

05/14/2024

Honoured to be ask to on a panel discussing Anti-Asian Hate. Come join us MAGMA - AMGM on May 22nd.

05/05/2024

Today, May 5th, 2024, we come together to observe Red Dress Day, a solemn occasion dedicated to remembering and honoring missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirited people (MMIWG2S+).
Red Dress Day holds deep significance as we reflect on the enduring crisis of violence that plagues Indigenous communities across Canada. It is a day to acknowledge the lives lost, the families shattered, and the voices silenced by this ongoing tragedy.
The symbol of the red dress, born from the creativity of Canadian Métis artist Jaime Black, stands as a powerful reminder of both sorrow and resilience. In 2010, Black initiated the "REDress Project," adorning public spaces with red dresses to draw attention to the alarming number of Indigenous women and girls who have gone missing or been murdered.
Since then, the red dress has become a poignant symbol of solidarity and advocacy, sparking conversations and raising awareness about the systemic issues that perpetuate violence against Indigenous women and girls.
In 2023, Canada released the Report of the Roundtable on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ People. It was estimated that there are approximately 4000 Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQI+ People. This is a Canadian tragedy. Together,we must work towards a more just and equitable society for all.
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04/08/2024

Happy Birthday to my super smart and super kind sister, Seema. For those of you who do not know, she is the creator and CEO of Cooks Who Feed, an international social enterprise that hires women in India with a fair wage, creates environmentally-friendly linens, tackles food waste and feeds thousands of people! All this while raising three cuties and being an awesome sister, wife and daughter.

03/28/2024

Today I get to be a student and learn from the amazing Ivan Okello about ways to address racism at a municipal level. Great work City of Moncton / Ville de Moncton.