The Academy believes that this industry has a collective responsibility to contribute to diversity and equity. Storytellers change hearts and minds, shaping the way we perceive both individual and shared experience. We have the unique opportunity to make sure diverse voices are heard. But change must happen from both the bottom up and the top down.

With this in mind, the Academy is providing a number of initiatives to ensure that Black, Indigenous, People of Colour and under-represented industry professionals have increased visibility, accessibility, and recognition in our industry. We have three specific goals and a strategy to make this happen. We invite you to join the Academy in making equity and inclusion a reality in our industry, ensuring that future generations engage with content that reflects the diversity of Canadian experience.

​​As part of our continued commitment to support diverse voices in the media the Equity and Inclusion Fund is an ongoing year-round initiative.

Updates.

Our Goals.

01

Open Doors.

02

Invest in Diversity.

03

Remove Barriers.

Initiatives.

This initiative was created to help remove financial barriers for underrepresented screen-industry professionals to fully participate in the Canadian Screen Awards and provide financial assistance for submission fees.

Support this initiative by making a donation today.

This initiative was created to provide complimentary Academy memberships for underrepresented screen-industry professionals. Membership provides complimentary access to all the Academy’s year-round programming.

Support this initiative by making a donation today.

Complimentary access to invaluable anti-racism workshops offered virtually to Academy members with several opportunities to participate throughout the year.

Support this initiative by making a donation today.

A special thank you to our ambassadors for lending their voices and sharing their stories.

Amanda Brugel

Alanis Obomwasin

Tracey Deer

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Jean Yoon

Shamier Anderson

Jennifer Podemski

Andrew Phung

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Tax receipts are issued to donations of $50 CAD and above

Interested in sponsoring one of these initiatives? Fill out the request form below.

Thank you to all of our donors.

Donors.

$5,000+

Bell Media

Boat Rocker Media

Anne Marie La Traverse

Touchwood PR

Thunderbird Entertainment

$2,500 – $5,000

Scott Henderson

$100 – $2,500
Daniel Abrams
Gail & George Anthony
maxine bailey
Lioz Bouganin
Don Carmody
Jonas Chernick
Lindsay Cox
Wendy Crewson
Tracey Deer
Christa Dickenson
Dog-Eared Productions
Jordan Drage
Gabrielle Free
John Gill
Grand Wave Entertainment
Jocelyn Hamilton
Hamilton Mehta Productions Inc.
Barbara Eve Harris
Jennifer Hollyer
Selwyn Jacob
Peter Janson
Maureen Judge
Martin Katz
Jenn Kuzmyk
Stream Lee
Linda Ludwick
Terry McGurrin
Anita McOuat
Bob Munroe
Other Animal Entertainment
Andrew Phung
Process Entertainment
Thomas Santram
Mark Slone
Carrie Paupst Shaughnessy
Mark Shnuriwsky
Simone Smith
SPINVFX
Vanessa Steinmetz
Jennifer Stewart
Amanda Tapping
Graham Withers