Municipal Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice Employee Portal

Please note that this website is no longer updated. Please visit our CK Central site for municipal employees for the most recent updates related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice.


Please note that this website is no longer updated. Please visit our CK Central site for municipal employees for the most recent updates related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice.


Let's Talk DEIJ!

Your place to share DEIJ related events, resources, share examples of DEIJ in action, ask or respond to DEIJ-related questions. 

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  • Resource: An Inclusive Approach to Holidays Guide

    over 3 years ago

    The DEIJ team has put together a guide on why it is important to be inclusive in our holiday celebrations, along with helpful tips.

    Download and/or print the guide from Important Documents and share it with your teams and colleagues.

    If you require the guide in a different format, please reach out to Rebecca Haskell-Thomas or Amrit Khaira by emailing DEIJ@chatham-kent.ca or calling ext. 2447 or 3610.

    Please let us know if you have any question, comments, or concerns. We welcome all of your perspectives and feedback.



    Thank you,

    The DEIJ Team

    The DEIJ team has put together a guide on why it is important to be inclusive in our holiday celebrations, along with helpful tips.

    Download and/or print the guide from Important Documents and share it with your teams and colleagues.

    If you require the guide in a different format, please reach out to Rebecca Haskell-Thomas or Amrit Khaira by emailing DEIJ@chatham-kent.ca or calling ext. 2447 or 3610.

    Please let us know if you have any question, comments, or concerns. We welcome all of your perspectives and feedback.



    Thank you,

    The DEIJ Team

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  • Bystander Intervention Training: Practical Anti-Racism Tools

    over 3 years ago

    Here's a chance to learn practical ways to respond to racist incidents as well as build de-escalation and active listening skills.

    This two-part training is for individuals of all ages who want to move beyond silence and be active upstanders when they see instances of racism or discrimination.

    The training includes Bystander 1 and 2, which must be taken consecutively to complete the core training.

    Register for Bystander 1 on Thursday, December 1, 6-8:30pm and learn:

    • how to recognize and respond to racist incidents
    • the history and practices of Bystander Intervention
    • strategies to interrupt racism in different contexts and spaces

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    Here's a chance to learn practical ways to respond to racist incidents as well as build de-escalation and active listening skills.

    This two-part training is for individuals of all ages who want to move beyond silence and be active upstanders when they see instances of racism or discrimination.

    The training includes Bystander 1 and 2, which must be taken consecutively to complete the core training.

    Register for Bystander 1 on Thursday, December 1, 6-8:30pm and learn:

    • how to recognize and respond to racist incidents
    • the history and practices of Bystander Intervention
    • strategies to interrupt racism in different contexts and spaces

    Participants who register and attend our Bystander 1 session will also be given access to Bystander 2 at no additional cost: Bystander 1 costs $15.

    Bystander 2, Monday, December 5, 6-8:30pm teaches:

    • how to navigate tough conversations about racism and scenario-based training
    • how to de-escalate situations and use active listening skills

    Secure your spot in this training on Eventbrite | CA's Bystander Intervention Training: Practical Anti-Racism Tools.

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  • Webinar: The Power of Inclusive Allyship with Disability Communities

    over 3 years ago

    In honour of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Rick Hansen Foundation is hosting a live discussion on ‘The Power of Inclusive Allyship’ with allies, advocates, and people with lived experience.

    Please join us for what promises to be an engaging discussion about the importance of allyship and how you can be an ally for people with disabilities.
     
    Panelists will discuss:

    • the definition of allyship and its importance,
    • what allyship means from a personal perspective, and
    • tangible actions we can take to become better allies with the disability community.

    More information and register: Webinar Registration - Zoom

    In honour of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Rick Hansen Foundation is hosting a live discussion on ‘The Power of Inclusive Allyship’ with allies, advocates, and people with lived experience.

    Please join us for what promises to be an engaging discussion about the importance of allyship and how you can be an ally for people with disabilities.
     
    Panelists will discuss:

    • the definition of allyship and its importance,
    • what allyship means from a personal perspective, and
    • tangible actions we can take to become better allies with the disability community.

    More information and register: Webinar Registration - Zoom

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  • Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion Consulting Inc. Newsletter

    over 3 years ago

    The Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI) Consulting Inc. is a go-to source of information and resources for supporting DEIJ in the workplace. Their November newsletter has articles on:

    • Supporting the Coming Out Process in the Workplace
    • 5 Tips to Support Your Colleagues Who Stutter

    Check out the latest newsletter on the CCDI website.

    Subscribe to the newsletter on the CCDI website.

    The Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion (CCDI) Consulting Inc. is a go-to source of information and resources for supporting DEIJ in the workplace. Their November newsletter has articles on:

    • Supporting the Coming Out Process in the Workplace
    • 5 Tips to Support Your Colleagues Who Stutter

    Check out the latest newsletter on the CCDI website.

    Subscribe to the newsletter on the CCDI website.

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  • Upcoming Webinar: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice Strategy Update

    over 3 years ago

    The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) Team are starting to provide quarterly updates to the organization. Join us for our first update! We’re looking forward to sharing where we’re at in the Municipal DEIJ Strategy development, what we’ve learned through our information gathering, and answering your questions.


    When:

    Tuesday, December 6th, 11:30AM-12:00PM

    or

    Thursday, December 8th, 1:00PM-1:30PM

    We will share a pre-recorded update after the meetings for people who are unable to make these dates. We’ll also distribute our first quarterly newsletter in December to coincide with the webinars.

    Where:

    Virtual through Zoom.

    Find the Zoom link a number... Continue reading

    The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) Team are starting to provide quarterly updates to the organization. Join us for our first update! We’re looking forward to sharing where we’re at in the Municipal DEIJ Strategy development, what we’ve learned through our information gathering, and answering your questions.


    When:

    Tuesday, December 6th, 11:30AM-12:00PM

    or

    Thursday, December 8th, 1:00PM-1:30PM

    We will share a pre-recorded update after the meetings for people who are unable to make these dates. We’ll also distribute our first quarterly newsletter in December to coincide with the webinars.

    Where:

    Virtual through Zoom.

    Find the Zoom link a number of ways:

    • Add the relevant calendar invite attached to this email to your Outlook calendar
    • Copy the calendar invite from the DEIJ Outlook calendar to your own Outlook calendar
    • Contact the DEIJ Team for the zoom link deij@chatham-kent.ca or 226.312.2023 x 3610

    Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Learn more about diversity, equity, inclusion and justice in the Municipality on the DEIJ Employee Portal.

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  • Treaties Recognition Week: Wampum Belts Webinar

    over 3 years ago
    Poster with image of Elder Garry Sault. Treaty Recognition Week. Wampum Belts. With Elder Garry Sault. Thursday, November 10, 4-5PM on Zoom. Hosted by St. Clair College Indigenous Student Services.






    Zoom registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../tZEqdumuqD8pEtCXvegihGeKFPcVd...Zoom meeting ID: 857 1066 4384

    In partnership with the St. Clair Student Representative Council (SRC), Indigenous Student Services presents Treaties Recognition Week: Wampum Belts with Elder Garry Sault.

    Through symbolism and interpretation, wampum belts were made by various groups as a visual way to help tell stories, and convey and recall significant historical events and messages, including treaties. Additionally, wampum belts signified the oral agreements between Indigenous peoples and the Crown.

    In honour of Treaties Recognition Week, Elder Garry Sault from Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation discusses wampums, oral traditions and storytelling, and... Continue reading






    Zoom registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../tZEqdumuqD8pEtCXvegihGeKFPcVd...Zoom meeting ID: 857 1066 4384

    In partnership with the St. Clair Student Representative Council (SRC), Indigenous Student Services presents Treaties Recognition Week: Wampum Belts with Elder Garry Sault.

    Through symbolism and interpretation, wampum belts were made by various groups as a visual way to help tell stories, and convey and recall significant historical events and messages, including treaties. Additionally, wampum belts signified the oral agreements between Indigenous peoples and the Crown.

    In honour of Treaties Recognition Week, Elder Garry Sault from Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation discusses wampums, oral traditions and storytelling, and how they all connect to treaties and the law of the land.

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  • Community Forum on Homelessness in CK

    over 3 years ago
    Image of two sets of hands holding a cut-out of a house. Homelessness Counts Community Forum Chatham-Kent. Thursday, November 24, 2022. You're invited!






    You're invited to participate in an interactive community forum to continue the dialogue around homelessness in Chatham-Kent, Ontario. This event is led by Dr. Cheryl Forchuk from Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University.

    The purpose of this forum is to share findings from our national Homelessness Counts study and provide an opportunity for the community to give feedback on our results.

    There will be small group discussions in the form of breakout groups at each table to collaboratively bring forward what solutions been successful during COVID-19 and what still needs to be addressed.

    Service providers/community representatives working with the

    ... Continue reading






    You're invited to participate in an interactive community forum to continue the dialogue around homelessness in Chatham-Kent, Ontario. This event is led by Dr. Cheryl Forchuk from Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University.

    The purpose of this forum is to share findings from our national Homelessness Counts study and provide an opportunity for the community to give feedback on our results.

    There will be small group discussions in the form of breakout groups at each table to collaboratively bring forward what solutions been successful during COVID-19 and what still needs to be addressed.

    Service providers/community representatives working with the homeless population, as well as individuals with lived experience of homelessness are welcome to attend this event.

    **Registration is necessary to order adequate food. Please indicate any dietary restrictions or allergies through Eventbrite. Representatives from homeless-serving agencies are welcome to register a number of people without names for people with lived experience.

    • Discussions will be audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim by trained research assistants and notes from table discussions will be collected.
    • Please note that this forum may transition to a virtual format in the event of COVID-19 outbreaks or other environmental considerations. Zoom webinar link will be emailed to registrants.
    • Please email Sara Husni (sara.husni@sjhc.london.on.ca) if you have any questions about this event.
    • Please email Employment and Social Services ( CKESS@chatham-kent.ca) if you require transportation support to the event .


    More information and to register via EventBrite.

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  • CK Tourism Looking for Community Models - Many Faces of Tourism DEI Photo Project December 2022

    over 3 years ago

    CK Tourism is looking for community models that would be willing to participate in a Many Faces of Tourism Photo Shoot on Sat. Dec. 10th.

    For our last shoot of 2022, we are looking for multi-generational families willing to come out and have some fun in front of the camera as we capture some of CK’s winter and holiday activities and events.

    No previous modelling experience is required! We are looking for models that haven’t participated in past photo shoots so that we can capture more of the Many Faces of CK 😊

    We ask that families be available for... Continue reading

    CK Tourism is looking for community models that would be willing to participate in a Many Faces of Tourism Photo Shoot on Sat. Dec. 10th.

    For our last shoot of 2022, we are looking for multi-generational families willing to come out and have some fun in front of the camera as we capture some of CK’s winter and holiday activities and events.

    No previous modelling experience is required! We are looking for models that haven’t participated in past photo shoots so that we can capture more of the Many Faces of CK 😊

    We ask that families be available for at least one shoot location (1.5 hrs) on Sat. Dec. 10th, and they will be compensated for their time at the end of their shoot.

    Locations may be spread out throughout CK and we will make every effort to accommodate the needs and schedules of our community models.

    Please reach out to your networks to see if there might be someone interested in having some fun with VisitCK.

    You can connect with Andrea McCulligh for questions or if you would like see examples of what has been captured with this project over the past year.

    Contact information:

    Andrea McCulligh, Tourism Development Coordinator | Community Development

    Phone number: 226-312-2025 x 4221

    Email: andream@chatham-kent.ca

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  • Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian Heritage Gets National Recognition

    over 3 years ago

    Congratulations to The Ontario Heritage Trust, which operates the Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History. The site recently received the National Trust for Canada Governors’ Award for their move to raise awareness about the life and contributions of Josiah Henson.


    Read more: National recognition for renaming of Josiah Henson Museum | Chatham Daily News

    Congratulations to The Ontario Heritage Trust, which operates the Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History. The site recently received the National Trust for Canada Governors’ Award for their move to raise awareness about the life and contributions of Josiah Henson.


    Read more: National recognition for renaming of Josiah Henson Museum | Chatham Daily News

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  • Free course on Francophones and Cultural and Linguistic Sensitive Care

    over 3 years ago
    Improving care through cultural and linguistic sensitivity poster. Francophones, and Cultural and Linguistic Sensitive Care.


    This training is built for healthcare but is relevant for anyone working with public.

    The learning program is built to encourage self-reflection on how one’s behavior is influenced by culture, bias, stereotypes and power, which in turn impacts service provision It is approximately six hours in length and can be taken at the pace most comfortable for you.

    Modules include:

    · Module 1 – Understanding of Culture and Linguistic Sensitive Care (not specific to Francophones)

    · Module 2 – Who are the Francophones in Ontario?

    · Module 3 – The Active Offer of French Language Services

    For more information on... Continue reading


    This training is built for healthcare but is relevant for anyone working with public.

    The learning program is built to encourage self-reflection on how one’s behavior is influenced by culture, bias, stereotypes and power, which in turn impacts service provision It is approximately six hours in length and can be taken at the pace most comfortable for you.

    Modules include:

    · Module 1 – Understanding of Culture and Linguistic Sensitive Care (not specific to Francophones)

    · Module 2 – Who are the Francophones in Ontario?

    · Module 3 – The Active Offer of French Language Services

    For more information on this training or to register, click HERE.

    Please note it may take two or three days after registering before you receive an invitation to start the training. As well, this learning program can be launched by any internet browser other than Internet Explorer.

    Any questions related to this work can be directed to Marthe Dumont, French Language Services Lead.

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