Motivational Speaker, Human Rights Strategist, Author
D.E.I. Summit 2024 - Tickets Available Now!
Third annual D.E.I. Summit: Mentoring Racialized and Indigenous Employees for LeadershipThis event will provide solution based programming for orgranizations to Recruit, Retain, and Promote from marginalized employee groups. For more information and booking, please click the link below.
New Book!
C.R.A.S.H. Course on Anti-Oppression- Examining Classism, Racism, Ableism, Sexism and Heterosexism. This brand new text released in May 2022, is a compilation of my life's work and is designed to increase one's meta-cognition around mechanisms of power, privilege and how oppression can impact those with potentially marginalizing identities. It can be read in a day and is divided into three parts: 1) C.R.A.S.H- which names the oppressions and includes key tenets and thought catalysts. 2). Unpacking the "B.S." in Bias which examines bias construction and de-construction and 3). Stories and events that caused me to become an equity and human rights strategist.The book is perfect for educators, managers, parents and anyone who wants to sharpen their equity lens. It can be used a core text for book study groups as well.
"As a recent high school graduate heading to university, the book helped me to understand the struggles of others who have different identities. As a white able bodied male, it made me aware of privileges that I did not know that I had."-Patrick Noonan
"Chris's book "C.R.A.S.H." and his message in his anti-oppression workshops connect with people from all walks of life. The learning has helped me connect better with my clients and he is an amazing guitar teacher!!"-Erin Kelly, Fitness Instructor
About Chris
Chris D'Souza has been an equity and anti-oppression activist for over 20 years and has delivered over 5000 Equity and Inclusion lectures/workshops to agencies across Canada. He has a Masters in Equity studies and has taught at York and Brock University. He was bestowed a National award by the Harmony Movement recognizing his commitment to Anti-oppression and he has graced the cover of three Educational and Corporate magazines. His current focus is developing Racialized and Indigenous talent in order for them to ascend the corporate ladder and he works with HR, ER and DEI departments to help recruit, retain and promote individuals from these targeted demographics.