Practicing Allyship and Creating Safe Spaces for the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community

Practicing Allyship and Creating Safe Spaces for the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community

Ascend Canada sat down with Kenny Koon (he/him), who was one of the panelists at our ‘Practicing Allyship and Creating Safe Spaces for the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community” event in June. Kenny, who is a Relationship Manager…
Developing a Career: 5 Steps to Effective Career Planning

Developing a Career: 5 Steps to Effective Career Planning

Having a fulfilling career provides you with feelings of accomplishment, confidence and pride.
The Beloved Community Starts with Uplifting Colleagues, Says EA’s Brian Pang

The Beloved Community Starts with Uplifting Colleagues, Says EA’s Brian Pang

Vancouver is one of the most diverse cities in Canada, but when Brian Pang first immigrated there from Hong Kong, it was a different story. “I was 16 and arrived in the mid-90s during this huge immigration…
Ascend Vancouver Celebrates a Decade of Community Building

Ascend Vancouver Celebrates a Decade of Community Building

“We’re all on a journey towards greater diversity, equity, and inclusion,” says Kerby Sit, Vancouver Chapter President of Ascend Canada. “Some may be more ahead than others, but we can all learn from each other. This is why Ascend’s…
Ascend Asks: Subi Subramani, Senior Consultant, Finance & Performance, Deloitte

Ascend Asks: Subi Subramani, Senior Consultant, Finance & Performance, Deloitte

Ascend Canada sat down with Subi Subramani, Senior Consultant, Finance & Performance, Deloitte, to discuss her journey as a queer Pan-Asian individual in Calgary, the challenges she has faced, and the opportunities for stronger representation…
Spotlight: ‘Survivor’ winner Erika Casupanan’s asks us to dream unapologetically

Spotlight: ‘Survivor’ winner Erika Casupanan’s asks us to dream unapologetically

Erika Casupanan is the first Canadian and first female in seven seasons to win Survivor, the popular reality show. Born in the Philippines, she immigrated with her family to Canada and grew up in Niagara…
10 Year Anniversary 2022

10 Year Anniversary 2022

10 Year Anniversary in 2022
Celebrating 10 years: Advancing towards a diverse and inclusive Canada

Celebrating 10 years: Advancing towards a diverse and inclusive Canada

By Manjit Singh 2022 is a special year for Ascend Canada; it’s our tenth anniversary. It’s amazing to see what we have accomplished over the past decade. Ascend Canada has grown to over 4,000 members…
Take 5: What I learned from Malala on International Women’s Day

Take 5: What I learned from Malala on International Women’s Day

By Janita Hung A few weeks ago, I had the incredible opportunity to listen to Malala Yousafzai at an International Women’s Day event. Malala is a passionate activist for female education and also the world’s…
2022: A year of hope and optimism for the future

2022: A year of hope and optimism for the future

2021 was a year of challenge, change and opportunity. I’m proud of what we achieved together as we adjusted in response to the pandemic and world events that have sparked deep introspection into many aspects…