Inclusive Workplaces
For Workers and Leaders
Creative Pathways™, in partnership with Elevate Inclusion Strategies, provided comprehensive professional development programs at no cost to motion picture industry personnel.
188
Leaders Trained
141
Workers Trained
20
Sessions Held
About Inclusive Workplaces
The Inclusive Workplaces for Workers and Leaders took place from 2024–2026.
Participants deepened their understanding of anti-discrimination principles, recognize and address unconscious bias, and develop cultural awareness essential for today’s diverse production environments.
The program equipped crew members and leaders with practical knowledge of their roles and responsibilities in fostering workplace inclusion, while strengthening collaborative skills necessary for effective cross-cultural teamwork.
Participants developed advanced leadership capabilities, strengthened technical expertise, and mastered inclusive practices that drive both individual success and industry-wide progress. The program provides strategic frameworks for navigating career advancement in today’s evolving entertainment landscape.
“Such an insightful and enlightening course with truly profound impact. I’m leaving equipped with widely applicable skills, strategies, knowledge, and resources that happen to inform leadership conflicts I am actively engaged with. Natasha is a spectacular facilitator.”
Testimonial from a participant
Program Partner
The program was delivered in partnership with Elevate Inclusion Strategies which offers coaching and leadership training for inclusive workplaces across industries, including film and television.
About Natasha Tony
CEO, Elevate Inclusion Strategies
Natasha Tony, CEO of Vancouver-based Elevate Inclusion Strategies, is a sought-after labour relations specialist, consultant, leadership coach, trainer, and speaker.
In 2022, Natasha was recognized as a Black leader in Vancouver by the Vancouver Economic Commission. Natasha is committed to applying an intersectional, human rights, and reconciliation lens to all that she does. Her deep experience in mediation, negotiation, and conflict resolution supports leaders in helping them navigate the stages toward sustainable inclusion. Natasha works with corporations, businesses, crown corporations, all levels of government, labour unions, and social justice organizations. Her work requires a deep understanding of organizational structure, strategic initiatives, inclusive leadership, and human resources.
Prior to establishing Elevate Inclusion Strategies, Natasha worked for 15 years as an Extras Casting Director in the British Columbia film industry. Following that, she worked as a Labour Relations Specialist, also in the film industry. During this time, Natasha gained a reputation for working collaboratively with unions and Hollywood studios on complex workplace issues. Natasha also championed and developed the renowned Inclusive Leadership and Inclusive Workplace Training Program for the film industry, delivered across Canada and the U.S.
This program was delivered to crew and leaders from British Columbia for free thanks to public subsidies from the Province of British Columbia.
All participants who complete the training will receive a certification of completion.