Books or Book Chapters
Cukier, W., Cahvoushi, Z., & Mo, G. Y. (2023). Social innovation to advance diversity and inclusion. In J. Howaldt & C. Kaletka (Eds.), Encyclopedia of social innovation. Edward Elgar.
Gagnon, S., Cukier, W., Elmi, M. & Augustin, T. (2023). Leadership representation: A critical path to equity. In D. Schedlitzki, M. Larsson, B. Carroll, M. Bligh & O. Epitropaki (Eds.), The SAGE Handbook of Leadership. Sage Publications Ltd. doi.org/10.4135/9781529781892
Cukier, W., Wilson, B., Fradley, D., Smajda, A., & Karajovic, S. (2023). Study buddy project: An online individualized tutoring program for racialized, Indigenous and immigrant students. In M. R. Reardon & J. Leonard (Eds.), Current perspectives on school-university-community research in a (post) COVID-19 world. Information Age Publishing.
Invited Presentations
Cukier, W. (2023, Mar. 24). More inclusive leadership: The 50-30 challenge. SURGE Conference, Halifax, NS, Canada.
Cukier, W. (2023, Mar. 23). How to leverage diversity in procurement. Ontario Chamber of Commerce, Virtual.
Cukier, W. (2023, Mar. 21). Inclusive HR practices. Ontario Chamber of Commerce, Virtual.
Cukier, W. (2023, Mar. 21). Newcomers, racialized people & the labour market: Opportunities for inclusive innovation. Pathways to Prosperity 2023 Virtual Workshop Series, hosted by University of Western Ontario, Virtual.
Makhtar, L., Cukier, W., & Neuman, K. (2023, Mar. 17). Connecting the dots: Private sponsorship – lessons learned. 25th Annual Metropolis Canada Conference on Immigration, Integration and Settlement: Meeting Global Refugee Challenges, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
Cukier, W. (2023, Mar. 17). Plenary session – Meeting global refugee challenges. 25th Annual Metropolis Canada Conference on Immigration, Integration and Settlement: Meeting Global Refugee Challenges, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
Cukier, W., & Onagbeboma O. (2023, Mar. 16). Approaches to integrative internationally-trained health care workers: An international perspective. 25th Annual Metropolis Canada Conference on Immigration, Integration and Settlement: Meeting Global Refugee Challenges, Ottawa, ON, Canada.
Cukier, W. (2023, Mar. 10). Skills for the net-zero economy: Overview of trends, opportunities and challenges. TMU Climate Action Week – Jobs in the Net Zero Economy, Virtual.
Cukier, W. (2023, Mar. 9). Defining EDI. Miix Analytics International Women’s Day #EmbraceEquity Event, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Cukier, W. (2023, Mar. 8). International Womens’ Day – The cost of not paving the runway. DAIR, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Cukier, W. (2023, Mar. 7). GPC IWD webinar – Are we there yet? Women in the Workplace in 2023, Virtual.
Cukier, W. (2023, Mar. 7). EDI best practices. NAVITAS North America IWD event, Virtual.
Cukier, W. (2023, Jan. 30). CPAC & DI: Resources to help grow your business. Virtual.
Cukier, W. (2023, Jan. 23). Labour market inclusivity. Cannexus23 – Canada’s Career Development Conference, Virtual.
Cukier, W. (2022, Dec. 13). Environics Syrian refugee lived experience project. Presentation of Findings, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Cukier, W. (2022, Dec. 1). Connecting postsecondary students to the labour market. Future Workforce Conference, Virtual.
Cukier, W. (2022, Nov. 30). How to implement diversity, equity & inclusion in your nonprofit. 2022 Charity Village Conference & Awards, Virtual.
Cukier, W. (2022, Nov. 29). Equity, diversity, and inclusion. PEI Business Women’s Association Symposium, Virtual.
Cukier, W. (2022, Nov. 28). Trans inclusion in the workplace. Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium, Virtual.
Cukier, W. (2022, Nov. 8). Strategy and goal setting exercise to best implement the recommendations of the DAT Report. Starbucks ELT EDI Seminar, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Cukier, W. (2022, Oct. 25). The 50-30 challenge and what works toolkit. Ontario Tourism Summit, Virtual.
Cukier, W. (2022, Oct. 20). Unlocking the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion for economic growth – Making a business case for diversity. CSAE Conference 2022: REUNITE, Halifax, NS, Canada.
Cukier, W. (2022, Oct. 18). Diversity as a competitive advantage: Why are the diverse markets important for financial institutions? TD Business Banking Titled Officer Conference, Toronto, ON, Canada.
Cukier, W. (2022, Oct. 11). Insights on growing a diverse and inclusive business. TRREB DEI Task Force Webinar, Entrepreneurship WCT 2022 Dr. Roberta Bondar Cohort, Virtual.
Cukier, W. (2022, Sep. 28). Addressing microaggressions. Driving Diversity, Equality and Inclusion in the Workplace (Infonex), Virtual.
Cukier, W. (2022, Sep. 28). The role of gender-based analysis plus in the policy process. Standing Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology, Virtual.
Cukier, W. (2022, Sep. 26). The 50-30 challenge. The Power Of Intention: Board Diversity Best Practices Realized, Virtual.
Cukier, W. (2022, Sep. 20). The importance of a digital skills strategy. Economic Community of Practice 2022 – Digital Economy Session, Virtual.
Cukier, W. (2022, Sep. 18). Building an inclusive innovation ecosystem. International Social Innovation Research Conference 2022, Halifax, NS, Canada.
Cukier, W. (2022, Sep. 15). Addressing talent constraints to facilitate the growth and success of Canada’s SMEs. C.D. Howe Institute: SME Growth Working Group, Virtual.
Cukier, W. (2022, Aug. 30). Youth and skills in the digital economy. Joint Meeting of the OAS Permanent Council (PC) and Inter-American Council for Integral Development (CIDI), Virtual.
Cukier, W. (2022, Aug. 17). Diversity and inclusion: How realtors can make an effort to focus on EDI in their industry. Level Up for Realtors, Virtual.
Cukier, W. (2022, Aug. 4). Women in VC: Championing the next gen in Canada and the US. Ethical Digital, Virtual.
Cukier, W. (2022, Jul. 28). DEI in the boardroom: What governance professionals need to know and do. Governance Professionals of Canada Diversity & Inclusion Webcast, Virtual.
Cukier, W. (2022, Jul. 27). Inclusive hiring processes for newcomer talent. Employer Engagement for Immigrant Integration Workshop, Virtual.
Cukier, W. (2022, Jul. 26). Toronto Metropolitan University & The Diversity Institute. HelpSeeker Technologies Equity in Tech Seminar, Virtual.
Cukier, W. (2022, Jul. 16). EntrepreneurshipEMGirls entrepreneurial competition. Closing Ceremony, Virtual.
Cukier, W. (2022, Jul. 13). EntrepreneurshipWCT, 2022 Dr. Roberta Bondar Cohort, Virtual.
Cukier, W. (2022, Jun. 23). Barriers to EI usage. Final report, ESDC, Virtual.
Cukier, W. (2022, May 31). Leadership for a new era. 30th Anniversary WCT Annual Awards, Gatineau, QC, Canada.
Cukier, W. (2022, May 3). Entrepreneurship and innovation. Seneca Innovation Showcase, Virtual.
Grants
Cukier, W. (PI). Tides Canada Foundation – Lifelong Leadership Institute Inc., “SummerUp 2022 – Study Buddy,” $20,000.
Cukier, W. (PI). CivicAction – Anti-Racism Directorate, “Analysis and Review of the Diversity and Inclusion Data Regarding Ethnic, Cultural, and Religious Not-for-profits,” $283,475.
Cukier, W. (PI). International Organization for Standardization – Gender Action Plan, “Women at the Table: Exploring Women Participation in ISO Standards Development,” $95,125.
Cukier, W. (PI). Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council – Canada First Research Excellence Fund (CFREF), “Migrant Integration in the mid-21st Century: Bridging Divides,” $525,000.
Cukier, W. (PI). Ministry of Citizenship and Multiculturalism – Youth Action Plan, “ADaPT for Black Youth,” $1,209,866.
Cukier, W. (PI). Mitacs Inc. – Industrial Contribution and Federal and Provincial Matching Funds, “Advancing Gender Equality for Women in Venture Capital Part 2,” $15,000.
Cukier, W. (PI). Canada Council for the Arts – Research, “Access to Funding: A Study of 2SLGBTQ+ Arts Communities in Canada,” $22,000.
Cukier, W. (PI). Employment and Social Development Canada – Research, “Employer Engagement with the Disability Community,” $39,996.
Cukier, W. (PI). National Research Council of Canada – Research, “IRAP: Automated EDI Assessments for SMEs,” $200,000.
Cukier, W. (PI). Employment and Social Development Canada – Research, “Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Toolkit for Finance Sector,” $1,500,000.
Awards / Honours
Cukier, W. (2023). Spirit of Barbra Schlifer Award, Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic.
Cukier, W. 2023 Dean’s Service Award, Ted Rogers School of Management at Toronto Metropolitan University.
Cukier, W. (2023). Harry Jerome Award, 41st Annual Gala Event, Black Business and Professional Association.
Cukier, W. (2023). Martin Luther King Award, Educational Foundation for Children’s Care Canada.