Celebrating World Day for Cultural Diversity: Introducing the Wavemakers Magazine

Unlock a world of inspiration and possibilities with our inaugural Wavemakers Magazine, launched in celebration of World Day for Cultural Diversity on May 21. The role of diversity in the workplace is more important than ever, and we’ve brought together some of North America’s leading voices to bring us powerful insights as we strive toward a more inclusive future and empower today’s students to be successful in their careers. 

Why Diversity Matters

Cultural diversity is not just a buzzword; it is the key to unlocking innovation, creativity, and resilience within our future workforce. In a globalized world, employers are increasingly seeking professionals with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. 

The Wavemakers program understands this and empowers students from underrepresented backgrounds and perspectives to become change-makers, enabling them to develop the skills needed for success in today's interconnected world. As we embrace true belonging, we recognize its vital importance to our future workforce and the numerous benefits it brings. Employers seek candidates who bring unique perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to the table. 

Our inaugural issue of Wavemakers Magazine takes a deeper dive into these themes, exploring topics of diversity, inclusion, connection, belonging and the future of work from a variety of perspectives — employers, students, post-secondary institutions and advocates. 

You’ll hear from leaders who share their expertise on how to design a workplace that truly embraces and cultivates meaningful inclusion. We’re thrilled to bring you voices like Giselle Mota, a leading expert in the role new technology can play in creating a world that welcomes a wider diversity of people and perspectives. We also examine the importance of creating educational spaces that can encourage students to be their whole self and support their overall wellbeing and success. 

These are just a snapshot of the articles you’ll find in Wavemakers Magazine — you’ll find so much more content as you dive into the issue. We learned so much putting it together and hope you’ll be inspired by the incredible stories, insights, and opportunities it offers. 

Achieving true access and belonging means that people-centred universal design is at the core of all programming, curriculum, and platform decisions. It means that people feel safe and welcome and that their contributions are valued and appreciated, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, or other characteristics. Belonging is a critical component of success in the workplace, and at Wavemakers, we prioritize it in all of our programs.  - Krista Pawley, Wavemakers Co-Founder