Chanel Grenaway
It’s 2023, why is the N-word still being used?
On March 16th the CBC reported that an HR Director within the City of Markham was placed on leave after saying the N-word during a...
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Chanel Grenaway
- Mar 16
- 3 min
Reflection on Critical Reflection
“If there is one thing you take away from today’s session, let it be this – sense-making and critical reflection are pivotal practices...
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Chanel Grenaway
- Mar 2
- 3 min
Five quick questions that answer the question – What am I up to?
This blog is a little different. I recently reached out to my blog subscribers list and asked them if they wanted to resubscribe and...
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Chanel Grenaway
- Feb 23
- 4 min
Has Anti-Racism Work Stalled in your Organization?
If we keep thinking of anti-racism and inclusion work as a nice to have or just soft skills, then we are likely to see slow moving...
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Chanel Grenaway
- Feb 21
- 3 min
Intersectional Gender Analysis: Build your capacity to create equitable processes and programs
Intersectional gender analysis learning and training resources.
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Chanel Grenaway
- Feb 14
- 4 min
The Problem and Potential of Words
The potential of anti-racism and equity practice often stops once it’s in a policy.
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Chanel Grenaway
- Feb 9
- 4 min
How to Keep a Growth Mindset in a Time of Failure
What does it mean to be in a learning organization in a time of uncertainty, polarization and intentional disinformation?
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Chanel Grenaway
- Jan 4, 2021
- 3 min
For 2021, Exercise, Experimentation and Exploration Continues
On my daily walks, I smile when I see this sign: “Unassumed Use at Own Risk.” It seems to sum up 2020 for me. There were a lot of...
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Chanel Grenaway
- Nov 3, 2020
- 2 min
Leveling Up Your Diversity and Inclusion Work
In a recent conversation with a colleague, I was asked, “how are organizations doing with naming and addressing anti Black racism and...
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Chanel Grenaway
- Apr 14, 2020
- 4 min
Empathy Mapping: A Tool to Bridge Program Design and the People We Serve
For organizations that want to gain a deeper understanding of the lived experiences of equity seeking groups -- start with an Empathy Map.
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Chanel Grenaway
- Mar 30, 2020
- 4 min
Gender Based Analysis: An Essential Service
There has been much written about the gendered impacts of COVID-19, I am adding my voice to the case -- GBA+ is an essential service.
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Chanel Grenaway
- Feb 28, 2020
- 3 min
Don't fear multi-stakeholder collaboration – do it better
How to of multi-stakeholder collaboration, 3 keys- start with empathy, build a common language, and incorporate human and strategic design.
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Chanel Grenaway
- Jan 23, 2020
- 4 min
Making the invisible visible: 5 ways to build trust with communities
Meaningful community engagement doesn't have to be a daunting task. This blog outlines 5 key principles of inclusive community engagement.
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Chanel Grenaway
- Jan 17, 2020
- 5 min
Starting the year with "black belt excellence"…and other tales from the dojo
What an incredible 5 year journey. Achieving my black belt in karate was a major personal accomplishment full of life lessons.
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Chanel Grenaway
- Nov 11, 2019
- 4 min
Don't throw in the towel...and other tales from the dojo
Even after months of self-discipline and training, you can have a bad day or bad week.
It’s how you respond and bounce back that counts.
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Chanel Grenaway
- Mar 29, 2019
- 3 min
Can karate help me to get up early? And other tales from the dojo…
It takes me a long time to stick to a new habit, and even when I am consistent, a slight change in my schedule or routine can easily set...
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Chanel Grenaway
- Mar 29, 2019
- 5 min
Building on Strengths: Inclusive Design that Rebuilds Lives
I’m a big believer in knowledge mobilization and sharing lessons learned, reflections, failures and areas for ongoing improvement. Lucky...
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Chanel Grenaway
- Jan 17, 2019
- 3 min
Equality...and other tales from the dojo
My sensei (karate teacher) is in her early thirty’s, is of Greek-Macedonian-Canadian heritage and recently obtained the Renshi teaching...
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Chanel Grenaway
- Jan 10, 2019
- 3 min
Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) Can Help With That
Do you want to explore why segments of your community are not accessing your services, or struggling to complete programs or are not...
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Chanel Grenaway
- Jan 1, 2019
- 3 min
Thank you 2018….Next!
Like many, over the last few days I have set aside time to reflect and bring closure to 2018, and plan for 2019. Reviewing where I was at...
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