We encourage our employees and communities to demonstrate this commitment for making daily progress, for shifting our individual behaviours and for creating systemic change.  
 
We believe that our workforce should reflect the vast diversity of the communities we serve, and that diverse voices should be elevated and intentionally integrated into our work. We embrace difference and diversity of identity, experience, and thought, and actively strive for inclusive behaviors across our company and our work. By promoting these values, we aim to create a positive work experience that encourages a sense of belonging.
Here are some of the ways we are demonstrating our commitment to diversity and inclusion at TerraHDD.

  • Acknowledge religious and cultural holidays 
  • Encourage frequent employee feedback
  • Anti-discrimination policies
  • Open discussions about unconscious biases
  • Continue to expand our training, learning and development to support Inclusion, Diversity and Equity
We have supported and recognize different groups in our community:

  • Women’s Careers
  • Indigenous Support

COMMUNITY

​We want to increase our presence in our communities as one of our 2022 goals. Every month, an employee will be chosen at random and they will pick a charity of their choice for TerraHDD to donate a monetary or provide volunteer hours.
On May 22, 2013, a good friend of mine for over 30 years passed away from ALS. He was diagnosed with ALS only two years previously and courageously battled the disease throughout. Since then, I have always participated, personally and corporately, to this charity in his honour. 
May
2022
The Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society (AARCS) is an animal welfare organization with a foundation of compassion and kindness and is one that sits close to my heart. Many of my family members, as well as myself have adopted our animals or fostered animals in need through them. In addition, every month I organize bottle donations and gathering items for their wish list.

Unlike a traditional shelter, AARCS is made up of over 2,000 volunteers and utilizes a vast network of foster homes across the province allowing them to care for 500 animals on average at any given time throughout the year.

In addition to rescuing animals, AARCS provides numerous community support programs to improve animal welfare in Alberta. This includes facilitating a Pet Food Bank, Spay/Neuter Assistance, TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) and Animal Disaster Response.
April
2022
This month’s charity was chosen since one of our Engineer’s has had a family member volunteer at the Calgary Women’s Center the years. The Women’s Centre provide a safe and supportive space accessed by thousands of women in Calgary. The number of women who accessed the center increased significantly due to the pandemic and therefore an increased need for financial donations. 
March
2022
TerraHDD chose to donate to the Red Cross as it responds to the humanitarian crisis and conflict in Ukraine. Our donation can support preparedness, immediate and ongoing relief efforts, long-term recovery, resiliency, and other critical humanitarian activities as needs arise, both in Ukraine and surrounding countries, including supporting populations displaced.
February
2022
​As many of you know I have 4 children and have been to the hospital many times over the years especial when the twins where born. It’s one charity that I support all year and is the most important to me.  This February my twins hockey team is playing in a tournament sponsored by Stollery’s. One of the goals is every child playing must raise $100 each. So this would help us meet our minimum goal of $200.  
January
2022
We believe that community involvement and volunteering makes for better employees. We believe that the foundation of a great community is the people. Stepping outside of our day jobs and into a volunteer project affords the chance to learn new professional skills while sharpening others. More than that, community involvement and volunteering align people around a common cause. Whether you’re at a soup kitchen or team building, working together with coworkers in a new environment helps build people skills and kinship at work.

Events we have sponsored:

Awo Taan Healing Lodge Society
This shelter provides wholistic support and guidance to women and children from all cultures.
awotaan.org
Orange Shirt Society 
We acknowledge the tragedy of residential schools and will continue to do our part toward Truth and Reconciliation.
orangeshirtday.org
Calgary Stampede
Proud Sponsor of the Children’s Hospital Foundation
Trout Unlimited – Calgary Water Conservation Dinner
March 27, 2019
Vehicles & Violins Partner, April 16, 2019
Summit Foundation for Cystic Fibrosis, May 10, 2019
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada – PJVA Golf Tournament – May 30, 2019
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