| Immigrant Entrepreneurship: Challenges and Opportunities - Palgrave Studies in Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Indigenization in Business" Toronto Metropolitan University, Memorial University | Publication | 2024-12-02 | Cukier, W., Fang, T., John Hartley |
| CICE-2024 ConferenceOn July 25, 2024, Diversity Institute presented at the CICE-2024 Conference on Inclusive Innovation in Science and Tech: Bridging the Technology Skills Gap for Women and other Equity-Deserving Groups Toronto Metropolitan University | Conference | 2024-07-25 | Cukier, W. |
| 13th International Research Meeting in Business and Management (#IRMBAM24) Toronto Metropolitan University | Conference | 2024-07-04 | Rahman, A. |
| 2024 Canadian Ethnic Studies Association Biennial Conference Toronto Metropolitan University | Conference | 2024-11-14 | Cukier, W. |
| 2024 Metropolis Conference2024 Metropolis Conference,
March 2024 Toronto Metropolitan University | Conference | 2024-03-13 | Mo, G. |
| 2025 Metropolis Conference Toronto Metropolitan University | Conference | 2025-03-13 | Cukier, W. |
| 68th Commission on the Status of Women Toronto Metropolitan University | Conference | 2024-03-12 | Cukier, W. |
| Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC) 2024 Toronto Metropolitan University | Conference | 2024-06-02 | Cukier, W. |
| Babson College Entrepreneurship Research Conference (BCERC) 2025 Conference Toronto Metropolitan University | Conference | 2024-06-04 | Cukier, W. |
| Canada's 2024 National Construction Labour Relations Alliance (NCLRA) Toronto Metropolitan University | Conference | 2024-10-01 | Cukier, W. |
| Education, Employment, Entrepreneurship and Leadership.The Future Skills Center Toronto Metropolitan University | Conference | 2024-02-09 | Cukier, W., Elmi, M. |
| EGOS 2024 Conference entitledOn July 4-6, 2024, The Diversity Institute presented 2 papers in the EGOS 2024 Conference entitled: 1) Women Entrepreneurs and Sustainability Initiatives: Evidence from Canada & 2) Experts in what? A nested case analysis of DEI ideology, power dynamics, and change in entrepreneurial ecosystems Toronto Metropolitan University | Conference | 2024-07-04 | Cukier, W. |
| Entrepreneurship Research Conference (BCERC) 2025 Conference Toronto Metropolitan University | Conference | 2024-06-04 | Cukier, W. |
| Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences (HICSS) conference Toronto Metropolitan University | Conference | 2024-01-04 | Cukier, W. |
| Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Toronto Metropolitan University | Conference | 2025-11-18 | Cukier, W. |
| Skills Bridge Summit: Building the Skills-driven Economy Toronto Metropolitan University | Conference | 2025-09-23 | Cukier, W. |
| The Canadian Ethnic Studies Association (CESA) conferenceDATE TBD, PROPOSAL Toronto Metropolitan University | Conference | 2025-04-04 | Cukier, W. |
| The Canadian Ethnic Studies Association (CESA) conferenceDATE TBD, PROPOSAL Toronto Metropolitan University | Conference | 2025-04-04 | Cukier, W. |
| AI, Remote Work, and Productivity: An International ConferenceWelcome note and chairmanship of AI, Remote Work, and Productivity: An International Conference at St. John's. Memorial University, Toronto Metropolitan University | Conference | 2025-05-08 | Fang, T., Cukier, W. |
| Applying Critical Race Theory to research on Black entrepreneurship Toronto Metropolitan University | Conference | 2024-08-27 | Cukier, W. |
| Catalyst Canada: Reimagining Business Immigration An insightful roundtable discussion which explores the economic immigration policy issues from a long-term prosperity perspective. Toronto Metropolitan University | Conference | 2025-05-01 | Cukier, W. |
| Facilitating newcomers' entrepreneurship in Canada: The case of Newcomers Entrepreneurship Hub. Bridging Divides Pre-Conference Meeting and 27th Canadian Ethnic Studies Association (CESA) Conference, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta. Toronto Metropolitan University | Conference | 2024-11-14 | Cukier, W. |
| How to Support Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Through Business and Innovation ProgrammingOn July 9, 2024, the Diversity Institute presented a session at the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) focusing on how to support equity, diversity, and inclusion through business and innovation programming: Guest Presentation to Regional Development Agencies. Toronto Metropolitan University | Conference | 2024-07-09 | Cukier, W. |
| Industry Perspectives: Key Debates Around New TechnologiesPlenary Session in AI, Remote Work, and Productivity: An International Conference Toronto Metropolitan University | Conference | 2025-05-09 | Cukier, W. |
| Leveraging Diverse ProcurementPart of the five-webinar Inclusive
Entrepreneurship Webinar Series.
On average over 100 people
attended each webinar. Toronto Metropolitan University | Conference | 2024-03-21 | Cukier, W. |
| Migrants’ economic integration and EntrepreneurshipOn July 2, Dr. Aziz Rahman chaired an online session on Migrants’ economic integration and Entrepreneurship and presented the Refugee Entrepreneurship in Canada paper online at the IMISCOE Conference on July 3. Toronto Metropolitan University | Conference | 2024-07-02 | Rahman, A. |
| Opportunities in Supplier Diversity Programs"Presented at the Diversity Expo:
2SLGBTQI+ Business Edition" Toronto Metropolitan University | Conference | 2024-08-16 | Cukier, W. |
| Project spotlights: Pathways to employment & entrepreneurship for diverse workers. Insights in Action Tour: Skills To Drive Inclusive Growth in Ontario. Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Toronto Metropolitan University | Conference | 2024-09-17 | Cukier, W. |
| Reaching Women Entrepreneurs: A Virtual Conversation with Women’s Business Centers Counselors in the United States, Canada and Mexico.Participated as the panelist at the Best Practices Webinar. The panel discussion was on Best Practices for Reaching Women Entrepreneurs Toronto Metropolitan University | Conference | 2024-09-24 | Cukier, W. |
| Refugee Entrepreneurship in CanadaOn July 2, Dr. Aziz Rahman chaired an online session on Migrants’ economic integration and Entrepreneurship and presented the Refugee Entrepreneurship in Canada paper online at the IMISCOE Conference on July 3. Toronto Metropolitan University | Conference | 2024-07-03 | Rahman, A. |
| Spotlight on Diversity: Black EntrepreneurshipPart of the five-webinar Inclusive
Entrepreneurship Webinar Series.
On average over 100 people
attended each webinar. Toronto Metropolitan University | Conference | 2024-03-21 | Elmi, M. |
| Spotlight on Diversity: Immigrant EntrepreneurshipPart of the five-webinar Inclusive
Entrepreneurship Webinar Series.
On average over 100 people
attended each webinar. Toronto Metropolitan University | Conference | 2025-03-21 | Cukier, W. |
| Spotlight on Diversity: Immigrant Entrepreneurship. Inclusive Entrepreneurship Webinar Series. Toronto Metropolitan University | Conference | 2024-03-21 | Cukier, W. |
| State of Women’s Entrepreneurship in Canada (SOWE) reportDI presented the key findings from WEKH’s 2025 edition, highlighting the recent research and data that reveal the current landscape for women entrepreneurs. Toronto Metropolitan University | Conference | 2025-03-05 | Cukier, W. |
| Women Who Trade, Women Who Lead: Shaping the Future of Global TradeDI research team presented, highlighting the importance of trade and the existing barriers for women entrepreneurs to be represented in exports and international business Toronto Metropolitan University | Conference | 2025-03-20 | Cukier, W. |
| Diversity Expo: 2SLGBTQI+ Business Edition Toronto Metropolitan University | Event | 2024-08-16 | Cukier, W. |
| Challenging Systemic Inequities: Financing Women Entrepreneurs in the Post-Pandemic Era Toronto Metropolitan University | Grant | 2023-05-29 | Cukier, W. |
| Entrepreneurs with Disabilities in the Atlantic Region Toronto Metropolitan University | Grant | 2025-05-26 | Cukier, W. |
| Inclusive Economic Development in Toronto: A 20-Year Retrospective and Comparative Analysis with Policy Recommendations Toronto Metropolitan University | Grant | 2024-02-16 | Cukier, W. |
| Newcomer Entrepreneurship Hub Toronto Metropolitan University | Grant | 2025-04-01 | Cukier, W. |
| Women at the Table: Exploring Women’s Participation in ISO Standards’ Development Toronto Metropolitan University | Grant | 2023-04-04 | Cukier, W. |
| Women Entrepreneurs in Manitoba Toronto Metropolitan University | Grant | 2023-08-11 | Cukier, W. |
| Women’s Entrepreneurship Hub Program Toronto Metropolitan University | Grant | 2025-11-21 | Cukier, W. |
| Women’s Entrepreneurship in Newfoundland and Labrador Toronto Metropolitan University | Grant | 2025-01-01 | Cukier, W. |
| Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC) 2025Wendy and Mohamed attended the conference and participated as Podcast Guests with regards to the topics of international migration - discussions on the root causes and drivers. Toronto Metropolitan University | Activity | 2025-05-17 | Cukier, W., Elmi, M. |
| Borders & Belonging: In Conversation podcast Toronto Metropolitan University | Activity | 2025-05-13 | Cukier, W. |
| Skills for Change Spotlight Series: Women’s Leadership and Empowerment – Breaking Barriers, Building LegaciesDr. Cukier participated in this series, exploring existing barriers of women entrepreneurs Toronto Metropolitan University | Activity | 2025-03-18 | Cukier, W. |
| Regional Roundtable Insights in Action Tour in OntarioThe presentation's focus was on
driving inclusive innovation, skills,
and employment. Toronto Metropolitan University | Activity | 2024-09-17 | Cukier, W. |
| IMISCOE Conference Toronto Metropolitan University | Conference | 2024-07-02 | Cukier, W. |
| 27th Metropolis ConferenceAbout one in four of the over one million private-sector businesses in Canada is majority owned by an immigrant. Immigrants account for 32% of all business owners with paid staff in Canada, creating jobs in all sectors of the economy. This session is focused on
on the immigrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in Canada and the immigrant pathway in the ecosystem. Using a gender and intersectional lens, this panel includes recent works on immigrant women, Black immigrants, francophone immigrants in Quebec, as well as immigrants in St. John’s. The session also highlights barriers and enablers in the inclusive innovation ecosystem.
Toronto Metropolitan University | Conference | 2025-03-15 | Cukier, W. |
| EGOS 2024 Conference On July 4-6, 2024, The Diversity Institute presented 2 papers in the EGOS 2024 Conference entitled: 1) Women Entrepreneurs and Sustainability Initiatives: Evidence from Canada & 2) Experts in what? A nested case analysis of DEI ideology, power dynamics, and change in entrepreneurial ecosystems Toronto Metropolitan University | Conference | 2024-07-04 | Cukier, W. |
| The Canadian Ethnic Studies Association (CESA) conference (2024) Toronto Metropolitan University | Conference | 2024-11-16 | Cukier, W. |
| "Advancing Inclusive Innovation in Canada: The Impact of the IIE-Net Project"DATE TBD Toronto Metropolitan University | Publication | 2025-04-04 | Cukier, W. |
| Too Big to Fail vs. Too Small to See: Rectifying the Bias Against Spillover Multiplier Effects of Smes and Women Entrepreneurship Toronto Metropolitan University | Publication | 2023-01-01 | Morley Gunderson, Cukier, W. |
| Immigrant Entrepreneurship in Canada: Challenges and Opportunities Toronto Metropolitan University | Publication | 2024-12-01 | Elmi, M., Cukier, W. |
| State of Black Economics Report (SOBER) 2025: Insights on Education, Employment and Entrepreneurship Toronto Metropolitan University | Publication | 2025-12-10 | Cukier, W., Elmi, M., Nancy Mitchell, Tamara Thermitus |
| The State of Women’s Entrepreneurship in Canada 2024 Toronto Metropolitan University | Publication | 2024-11-01 | Cukier, W. |
| “Overview of Clean Economic Growth: The Importance of Women’s Participation in Greening SMEs.” Toronto Metropolitan University | Publication | 2025-11-11 | Cukier, W. |
| Boss Women Entrepreneurship Training Program Toronto Metropolitan University | Event | 2024-01-30 | Cukier, W. |
| Advancing Female Founders executive group Toronto Metropolitan University | Event | 2024-01-30 | Cukier, W. |
| Black entrepreneurship, Indigenous entrepreneurship, Leveraging diverse procurement, The role of incubators and accelerators in the entrepreneurial ecosystem Several differently titled webinars under the same category are placed together to avoid duplication in the forum. Toronto Metropolitan University, University of British Columbia | Event | 2024-03-20 | Cukier, W., Gibson, J., Stirling, T., Sulaimanova-Ten, M. |
| The State of Women's Entrepreneurship in CanadaDI research team presented the findings of the State of Women's Entrepreneurship (SOWE) report at the Université de l'Ontario français (UOF) Toronto Metropolitan University | Event | 2025-02-24 | Cukier, W. |
| Connections Lab | Event | 2025-11-20 | Toronto Metropolitan University TMU |
| The Best Practices Webinar for Reaching Women Entrepreneurs: A Virtual Conversation with Women’s Business Centers Counselors in the United States, Canada and Mexico Toronto Metropolitan University | Event | 2024-09-24 | Cukier, W. |
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