HireBIPOC announced today that more than a dozen new industry and community partners have joined in support of the landmark initiative to shift hiring practices, increase representation, and eradicate systemic racism in the Canadian media landscape.
Since its launch earlier this month, the site has seen exponential growth in a matter of weeks, with over 3,500 members now registered, making it one of the largest rosters of its kind. With overwhelming support from the Canadian screen-based industries, HireBIPOC’s membership features individuals in roles that span the Canadian media and entertainment landscape including production, executive, and administrative roles.
“Making systemic change is a group effort that needs to happen at all levels of the industry. We are encouraged by the commitment to HireBIPOC and we look forward to working with the growing list of industry and community partners to evolve hiring practices, training and increase job opportunities for members of the BIPOC community,” said Nathalie Younglai, Founder, BIPOC TV & FILM.