We are honoured to be finalists for the CQCC’ s 2SLGBTQI+ business of the year! Congrats to all the finalists for their leadership in this space!
Opening Minds, a division of the Mental Health Commission of Canada, and Dignii are pleased to announce a strategic partnership aimed at helping organizations build truly inclusive and psychologically healthy workplaces—by design, not default.
This collaboration is grounded in shared values and driven by a commitment to measurable progress. By aligning Opening Minds’ evidence-based training and assessment programs—including the Psychological Health and Safety (PHS) program—with Dignii’s expertise in data-informed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies, this partnership equips organizations to move beyond intent into implementation.
At the centre of Opening Minds’ approach is the goal of reducing stigma and building resilience. The deeper aim is to foster a culture of belonging, where individuals feel seen, safe, and supported. This focus intersects directly and meaningfully with DEI, creating a clear alignment between the two organizations.
“Psychological health and safety assessments are not endpoints; they are the start of a roadmap,” says Trevor Moses, Director of Client Development at Opening Minds. “Often, these assessments highlight DEI as an area where organizations want to improve. Now, through our partnership with Dignii, we can connect clients with a trusted partner that helps them take concrete, values-driven steps forward.”
This alignment is not only theoretical, but also structural. The Opening Minds PHS model is based on the 13 psychosocial factors from the National Standard of Canada and focuses on 10 actionable elements. One of those elements is dedicated specifically to DEI, reflecting both the present-day realities of the workplace and the foundational role inclusion plays in mental health.
“Implementing a mental health strategy requires more than awareness—it takes leadership, energy, and follow-through,” says Cassie Apostolidis, Engagement Advisor at Opening Minds. “Partnering with Dignii allows us to support clients beyond the initial assessment and training. It helps them build sustained momentum with confidence, clarity, and a deeper level of support.”
Organizations may begin their journey from different entry points. Some lead with DEI and realize that psychological health and safety is the next step. Others begin with mental health strategies and identify DEI as a gap. Through this partnership, both pathways are supported—reinforced by aligned frameworks, mutual referrals, and coordinated tools.
At a time when organizations are under pressure to demonstrate meaningful progress in both inclusion and mental health, this partnership offers a pragmatic and structured way forward. Psychological Health and Safety provides the unifying vision—this collaboration ensures that vision becomes reality.
To learn more about how this partnership can support your organization’s goals, please reach out to Client Development at solutions@openingminds.org. We’re ready to help you take the next step and start building your roadmap.
Feel free to reach Dignii at: info@dignii.com , or contact Elisabeth directly at elisabeth@dignii.com for more information on how you can advance dignity in the workplace.
Vancouver, BC — January 2025 — Dignii is proud to announce that it has received certification from the Canadian Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC), further solidifying our commitment to advance dignity.
This prestigious certification recognizes Dignii as an 2SLGBTQI+ owned and operated business, marking a significant milestone in our journey to foster a more inclusive business community. The CGLCC certification not only acknowledges our dedication to supporting 2SLGBTQI+ entrepreneurs but also connects us to a robust network of like-minded organizations and business leaders across Canada.
“At Dignii, we believe diversity drives innovation and strengthens communities by advancing dignity,” said Elisabeth Cooke, CEO. “Receiving this certification is an honor and a testament to the values we uphold every day. We are excited to join a growing network of businesses committed to building a brighter and more inclusive future.”
As a CGLCC-certified company, Dignii will continue to advance dignity in hiring practices, workplace culture, and supplier partnerships. We are grateful for this recognition and look forward to leveraging this opportunity to drive positive change through our business practices.
For more information about Dignii and our ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion, please visit www.dignii.com.
About the Canadian Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (CGLCC)
The CGLCC is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting and connecting the LGBTQ2+ business community. Through programs, partnerships, and advocacy, the CGLCC promotes economic growth and inclusion.
We are pleased to announce that Dignii and Leda HR have formed a partnership! We have respected and appreciated each other’s contribution to the advancement of DEI in Canada for years. While each company remains distinct, this partnership allows us to draw upon each other’s expertise and work together to support our clients and the community on their respective DEI journeys in new ways.
Led by Kristin Bower and Annika Lofstrand, Leda HR brings over 20 years of experience creating equitable and inclusive workplaces as inhouse experts and as consultants. Read more about their expertise here https://dignii.com/about/
We have some terrific events lined up together for the second half of this year (where did that time go!) including free webinars and our take on a fireside chat. Sign up here to learn more:
Dignii’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Elisabeth Cooke has been appointed CEO! Adrian Jonklaas will move over to Chief Product Officer as he continues to lead the development of Dignii’s technology product together with our engineering team. This change in roles has been long planned and best reflects the nature of each officers’ areas of responsibilities and positions Dignii for rapid growth in 2021.
Dignii is delighted to announce that Bob St-Jacques joins our growing team as Advisor, Sales & Customer Success. Bob is a veteran HR leader with over 24 years of global experience in people and culture optimisation, change management, and organizational transformations. Possessing both an MBA and Juris Doctor, Bob cut his teeth as a labour and employment attorney before translating his passion for making organizations work better for all stakeholders into various HR roles. Since 2000, Bob and the teams he leads have won numerous global, regional, and national awards, and his current company, 7Geese, has recently been nominated for the second year in a row as Best Service Provider for the upcoming 2019 Canadian HR Awards.
“Bob is a true asset to the team and represents the aspirations of our young company. Elisabeth and I welcome Bob wholeheartedly and look forward to working with him on building Dignii into a leading provider of diversity lens employee engagement solutions. He will help us build a world class team and put into place the sales and customer success processes required for us to grow rapidly in 2020 and beyond.” – Adrian Jonklaas, CEO, Dignii
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