Municipal Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice Employee Portal

This website is your one-stop shop to learn about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) at the Municipality of Chatham-kent.

Visit the 'Engage' and 'What's New' sections for the latest updates. Check out the links at the side to find resources to help you in your work or learn about our DEIJ Strategy.


May 2024 DEIJ Lunch and Learn



To register, contact Rebecca DEIJ@chatham-kent.ca or x 2447. Visit our News Post for more information.


DEIJ Calendar

Click the image below to download a PDF version. Visit our News post for more information about the calendar and related events.

Planning a Cinco de Mayo-related event? Visit our resource on Respectful Cinco de Mayo celebrations.





This website is your one-stop shop to learn about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) at the Municipality of Chatham-kent.

Visit the 'Engage' and 'What's New' sections for the latest updates. Check out the links at the side to find resources to help you in your work or learn about our DEIJ Strategy.


May 2024 DEIJ Lunch and Learn



To register, contact Rebecca DEIJ@chatham-kent.ca or x 2447. Visit our News Post for more information.


DEIJ Calendar

Click the image below to download a PDF version. Visit our News post for more information about the calendar and related events.

Planning a Cinco de Mayo-related event? Visit our resource on Respectful Cinco de Mayo celebrations.





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. 

Thank you for sharing your DEIJ related news, events, or questions!

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  • Event: October 21 Chatham Islamic Centre Open House

    7 months ago



    Saturday, October 21st, 11-3. Visit the Chatham Islamic Centre at 310 McNaughton Ave West for an Open House. Tour the Mosque, learn, and enjoy a light refreshment.

    Open to everyone.


    For more information, contact:

    Brother Rizwan Khan 519-355-6866

    Brother Naveed Iqbal 519-401-8778

    Brother Rafi Veettil 519-401-3162


    This drop-in is held during Canadian Islamic History Month. This year’s theme is Celebrating Muslim Women in the Arts & Sciences.

    In the 2021 Census, 840 people in Chatham-Kent identified as Muslim.

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  • Webinars: Free Webinars from Egale Canada

    7 months ago
    Egale Canada is offering free webinars related to 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.


    Topics include:

    • 2SLGBTQIA+ history in Canada
    • Affirming adults in school community
    • Trans and nonbinary youth
    • Draw the line against transphobic violence

    Learn more or register at the Egale Canada website.

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  • Event: October 12 - Twin Flames Concert

    7 months ago

    The St. Clair Catholic District School Board (SCCDSB) and the Chatham Capitol Theatre have partnered up to present a pair of musical performances to ensure that the conversation about truth and reconciliation extends beyond Orange Shirt Day.

    The board and the theatre will be hosting two shows with the 'Twin Flames' - an Indigenous husband and wife duo, Chelsey June, who is Métis with Algonquin Cree heritage and Jaaji, who is Inuk and Mohawk from Nunavik and Kahnawake.

    On Wednesday morning, a performance will be given for school groups.

    On Thursday, at 8 p.m., community members are welcome to take... Continue reading

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  • Resources: 2SLGBTQIA+ Communities

    7 months ago
    Did you know that we house resources on the DEIJ Employee Portal?


    Look for the 'Resources' heading to find resources to support learning about and working with various communities.

    I want to note, specifically, that I just added a resource specifically made for us by Canadian Equality Consulting to support understanding 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

    Feel free to share resources you come across that can be added!

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  • Webinar: Who are Low German-Speaking Mennonites?

    7 months ago

    Belonging to a cultural or religious group is an important part of many people's everyday lives. This is especially true among the Low German-speaking community and this engaging webinar will help address the sensitivities to be aware of when working and interacting with the Low German speaking population.

    Anne Wall, Elgin St. Thomas Family and Children's Services kinship worker, will give an overview of Mennonite history, highlighting Anabaptist roots and discussing the key beliefs which unite all Mennonite groups. Specifically, it explores issues such as pacifism, education, gender roles and the impact of cultural and faith values.

    This webinar is... Continue reading

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  • Event: Sept 29 & 30 Walapolooza

    8 months ago


    Happening on Walpole Island First Nation at Highbanks Park on September 29th and 30th.


    Open to everyone. Two days of live music, with Indigenous artists and performers.

    Brought to you by Bkejwanong Youth Council, Bkejwanong Biiweziimag Kinomaagziwad, Bkejwanong Family Well-Being program, Walpole Island Heritage Centre and others.


    Free event.

    Drugs and alcohol-free.


    Schedule:

    Day 1 (September 29th)

    3:00: Opening - Emcee Drives the Common Man & Kelly Kiyoshk & Residential School Survivors Special

    3:15 Fawn Wood

    4:00 Native Pool Boy

    5:15 Natash Fisher

    6:30 Drives the Common Man

    8:00 Karaoke w/ Drives

    8:45 Derek Miller

    10:30 Closing


    Day 2 (September... Continue reading

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  • Event: September 23rd Field of Honour

    8 months ago

    Saturday, September 23rd starting at 10:30AM at Fergie Jenkins Field in Chatham.

    What began in 2021 as an idea to help further the recognition of the Chatham Coloured All-Stars and early Black baseball in Canada, has now grown into an annual event to celebrate and honour the legacies players left behind.

    Each year, community celebrate and honour the legacy of the Chatham Coloured All-Stars and Black baseball in Canada with a charity baseball game, “The Field of Honour”. Descendants of early Black baseball players in Chatham-Kent compete against one another in a friendly day of fun and softball at Fergie... Continue reading

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  • Sept 17-23: Gender Equality Week

    8 months ago
    It's Gender Equality Week in Canada.


    This is a week to raise awareness about the progress made, and challenges that remain, in efforts towards gender equality.


    In honour of the week, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities has released their 2023 report on women's representation in Canadian Municipal elexcted positions.


    Highlights:

    • Women make up 31% of all municipally-elected representatives in Canada
    • Women hold 22% of mayoral positions across Canada
    • 16% of the communities included had no women on their municipal Councils
    • 16% of communities have achieved gender parity (equal representation)
    • Women from particular groups are more likely to be under-represented on... Continue reading
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  • Event: Welcome Week Sept 8-17

    9 months ago

    Chatham-Kent Welcome Week is happening September 8th - 17th. The week is an opportunity to connect newcomers to services in Chatham-Kent, celebrate the contributions of newcomers to Chatham-Kent, and to promote diversity in our community.

    Events are happening all week, but the week starts on September 8th with a flag raising at Chatham-Kent Civic Centre at 3:30PM followed by with networking and speakers. More details on the flyer above.

    A full list of events is available on the Living CK website.

    Hope to see you there!

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  • Event: Sept 1-4 Buxton 100th Homecoming

    9 months ago

    Buxton's 100th Homecoming is happening on Labour Day weekend, September 1-4!

    Explore the history and heritage of the community, learn and celebrate together.


    Everyone welcome.


    More information and full schedule is available on the Buxton 100th Homecoming website.

    A group of Municipal colleagues are watching the parade together on Monday. Please contact Rebecca if you want to join us. rebeccah@chatham-kent.ca or x. 2247

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