Diversity Is Strength

Diversity Is Strength Conversations: Asian representation in football

May 17, 2024 | CFL.ca Staff
The CFL’s Diversity Is Strength Conversations Series continues as host Donnovan Bennett discusses Asian representation in football with Football Canada’s Katie Miyazaki and Toronto ...

Landry: John Lu followed his heart onto screens across Canada

May 16, 2024 | Don Landry
John Lu’s broadcasting career came from listening to his heart and venturing out in pursuit of something that always called out to him, writes CFL.ca’s Don Landry.

Elks’ Punjabi broadcasts aim to grow CFL fandom

May 9, 2024 | Chris O'Leary
The Edmonton Elks hope to reach new fans in their multi-year deal with Edmonton’s MyRadio 580, who will broadcast the team’s home games in Punjabi.

Doman’s Lions a reflection of work ethic, heritage

May 5, 2024 | CFL.ca Staff
BC Lions owner Amar Doman went on The Waggle Podcast to discuss Asian Heritage Month and the big plans in store for the BC Lions this season as they get set to host the 111th Grey Cup this November.

Hall: Norman Kwong’s story resonates in Heritage Minute

May 1, 2024 | Vicki Hall
CFL.ca’s Vicki Hall spoke with Anthony Wilson-Smith, the president of Historica Canada, and Yung Chang, who directed and wrote the script for the recently launched Heritage Minute dedicated ...

9 participants join Diversity in Football Program presented by Securian Canada

April 26, 2024 | CFL.ca Staff
Nine participants have been handpicked by Canadian Football League (CFL) clubs for the third annual Diversity in Football Program presented by Securian Canada.

2024 cohort set for Women in Football Program presented by KPMG

April 11, 2024 | CFL.ca Staff
Nine participants have been selected for the third annual Women in Football Program presented by KPMG LLP (KPMG).

O’Leary: Maryse Dazé-Wilson runs the combine show

March 8, 2024 | Chris O'Leary
Maryse Dazé-Wilson is the person pulling the strings on events like the CFL’s combines, winter meetings and the Canadian Football Hall of Fame inductions. She chats with CFL.ca senior ...

Steinberg: 5 trailblazers in the CFL on International Women’s Day

March 8, 2024 | Pat Steinberg
On International Women’s Day, CFL.ca’s Pat Steinberg celebrates five women in the CFL that are trailblazers in their respective areas of focus.

Hall: How I learned to embrace being a female reporter

March 7, 2024 | Vicki Hall
As we head into International Women’s Day on Friday, CFL.ca’s Vicki Hall reflects on her career and the sometimes lonely road as a female sports reporter that eventually led her to ...

Listen: Diversity is Strength Conversations Podcast

March 1, 2024 | CFL.ca Staff
Listen to every episode of the Diversity is Strength Conversation podcast series.

DIS Conversations: Celebrating Black Excellence In Canadian Sport

February 27, 2024 | CFL.ca Staff
In the CFL’s latest Diversity Is Strength Conversations series, Donnovan Bennett hosts a conversation with Jon Cornish and Georgette Reed on celebrating Black Excellence in Sport.

7 players join CFL Mentorship Program in Toronto

February 20, 2024 | CFL.ca Staff
As part of the CFL’s third annual Mentorship Program, seven players will join the league office for a unique opportunity to deepen their understanding of the business behind professional ...

O’Leary: Diversity In Football Program continues to open doors

February 15, 2024 | Chris O'Leary
CFL.ca senior writer Chris O’Leary looks at the Diversity In Football Program, which is taking applicants for its 2024 cohort, as an example of how the CFL continues to try to open doors ...

Apply Now: Diversity in Football Program presented by Securian Canada

February 13, 2024 | CFL.ca Staff
The Canadian Football League (CFL) and Securian Canada – a leading insurance provider of innovative, life-ready insurance solutions in Canada – are pleased to announce the third year of the ...

In My Words | Bo Lokombo: Why I work with an anti-racism program

February 12, 2024 | Bo Lokombo
In this edition of In My Words, BC Lions linebacker Bo Lokombo writes why it was so important that he got involved in the Lions’ Team up to End Racism program.

Hall: Pinball reflects on opportunity during BHM

February 9, 2024 | Vicki Hall
Toronto Argonauts’ GM Michael ‘Pinball’ Clemons uses his Pinball Clemons Foundation to create opportunities for marginalized and racialized youth as they enter the workforce. ...

James Vaughters highlights importance of Black History Month

February 5, 2024 | Makayla Berze
James Vaughters explicates the importance of Black History Month, acknowledging Black History, shedding light on social injustices and listing those in the Black community that inspire him.

Apply Now: Women in Football Program presented by KPMG

February 1, 2024 | CFL.ca Staff
The Canadian Football League (CFL) and KPMG LLP (KPMG) are proud to present Year Three of the Women in Football Program. Applications are now open.

Landry: Cornish having important conversations during Black History Month

February 1, 2024 | Don Landry
As CFL.ca’s Don Landry writes, former Calgary Stampeder running back Jon Cornish is having important conversations during Black History Month, including sharing his own story in a speech on ...
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