Over the past three decades, Loran has undergone remarkable growth and transformation. As we’ve grown, our community of scholars and alumni has expanded to represent Canada’s many diverse cultures, backgrounds, languages, and geographies. Our ultimate goal is to empower young people, enabling them to fulfill their potential and build a stronger leadership ecosystem. To achieve this, we recognize the importance of understanding and addressing barriers and inequities that affect youth.
We are actively working towards establishing an accessible selections process and scholar program, as well as fostering an inclusive and equitable community. Our commitment lies in supporting scholars to become leaders who prioritize equity and possess a deep understanding of the historical and systemic impacts of racism. We aim to equip them with the skills to navigate difficult discussions that encompass a range of perspectives, build bridges across differences, and ensure no one is left behind.
In 2020, inspired by the leadership of Black and Indigenous scholars who shared their experiences and concerns, we formed the Loran Equity & Inclusivity Advisory Group (EAIG). This group comprises dedicated Loran volunteers and alumni who collaborated with us to develop a framework of beliefs, values, principles, and commitments. This framework guides our efforts to promote equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism in our community. You can access the Loran Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism Framework and Action Plan to explore the outcomes of this work.
Together with the entire Loran community, we are dedicated to taking meaningful actions that support equity, inclusion, and resilience for youth in Canada.
To learn more, see our annual updates:
