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!

All fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.

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  • New Resource: CK Community Supports

    about 1 year ago
    Each month, our amazing Community Navigators create and share a document that summarizes many resources in CK available to people who may be looking for different types of support. This monthly summary is not available under 'Important Documents' in the 'Community Resources' folder.


    Find the May 2023 list of resources here.


    Thank you to the Community Navigators for pulling all this important information together!

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  • Webinar: How to Build an LGBTQ+ Inclusive Public Service

    about 1 year ago

    Apolitical is hosting a free webinar on how to build an LGBTQ+ inclusive public service.

    In the webinar you'll learn:

    • To recognize the barriers faced by LGBTQ+ communities in government
    • How to identify actions you can take to promote LGBTQ+ inclusion and equality at work
    • The importance of good policies for equity and inclusion

    This event is for any public servant or policymaker interested in creating a more inclusive public service for LGBTQ+ communities. Whether your role is in policy, delivery, or neither, this event will provide you with valuable insights and tools to help you create positive change.

    The... Continue reading

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  • Volunteer: CK Reconcili-ACTION Committee

    about 1 year ago

    Maawnjidimi Urban Indigenous Network are looking for volunteers to participate on a Reconcili-ACTION Committee to plan and coordinate activities and events for CK in 2023.

    The first meeting is on Wednesday, May 10th from 7-8PM via Zoom.

    ZOOM MEETING LINK https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82352231544?pwd=OVpveXhwb25lWWRkQldJdFJrbzNnUT09

    Meeting ID: 823 5223 1544

    Passcode: 795509

    Metings wiill be held in-person and via Zoom every Wednesday afterwards.

    Everyone is welcome to participate.


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  • Series: CBC Windsor Halfway Home Series

    about 1 year ago

    CBC Windsor has started a new 5-part series, Halfway to Home, that starts airing this week. In the series, folks who are newcomers to Canada living in Windsor-Essex give honest accounts of the ups and downs of starting a new life in Canada.

    The series can be heard on Windsor Morning or on the CBC Listen app. There will also be an event at the Windsor Public Library on Saturday, April 26th.

    Learn more at the CBC website.

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  • Event - May 5 National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Vigil

    about 1 year ago

    Join local Urban Indigenous communities and Service Providers in honour of National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People (Red Dress Day). See flyer for details.

    Deshkan Ziibi Indigenous Hub, 496 King Street, from 7-8. Event will be outside.

    There will be prayer, smudging, hand drumming, and guest speakers.

    You will see red dresses hung to represent the women and girls who have are missing or have been murdered.


    Please feel free to share with others, this event is open to everyone.


    About The National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Kin:

    ... Continue reading

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  • Walpole Island First Nation 29th Annual Spring Pow-Wow

    about 1 year ago

    On May 20-21, Bkejwanong Territory is hosting it's Annual Spring Pow-Wow, M'nookmig Jiingtamook (Ojibwe). The event is open to everyone and free for the general public to attend.

    I've put some tips below the poster.



    About:

    Pow-Wow gatherings are a spiritual and social gathering where people come together to dance, sing, heal, meet old friends, and make new ones. It’s a time to celebrate and reconnect with each other and Mother Earth.

    Tips:

    Listen to the Master of Ceremonies – they’ll explain protocol to help visitors.

    Ask permission before taking pictures.

    Do not touch people’s regalia without permission. They are... Continue reading

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  • Volunteer Opportunities on Municipal Committees

    about 1 year ago

    There are a couple of Municipal Committees looking for members. Please share with folks who are interested. Both are looking to have membership that represents the diversity of communities, perspectives, and experiences of folks within CK.


    The Chatham-Kent Food Policy Council

    Accepting applications until April 28th. Learn about the Council at the Chatham-Kent Food Policy website.


    Together CK Grants Committee

    Applications open until May 5th. Learn about the Committee and apply on Let's Talk CK.


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  • Webinar - Beyond Training: How to Incorporate Equity in Hiring Processes to Welcome Newcomers into the Workforce

    about 1 year ago

    This hour-long webinar, offered through National Newcomer Navigation Network, is available for free once you create a profile on their website. It offers tips for how to incorporate equity into hiring processes. While focused on promoting pathways to employment and participation for newcomers, the tips are applicable for equity in general.


    Watch the webinar on the N4 website: Past Webinars - National Newcomer Navigation Network

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  • Event for National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirit People

    about 1 year ago



    Please wear red, come out and support Bkejwanong Territory (Walpole Island First Nation) and honour National Day for Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirit people.

    Rebecca will be at this event – please reach out if you’d like to coordinate attending together.

    Please feel free to share with others, this event is open to everyone.


    About The National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Kin:

    Also called Red Dress Day, the day honours and brings awareness to the disproportionate violence that Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirit people face in Canada. Bkejwanong Territory... Continue reading

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  • April 4 - National Caregiver Day

    about 1 year ago

    Today, April 4th, is National Caregiver Day!

    About Caregivers in Ontario and Canada:

    • 4 million people across Ontario are caregivers, with most between the ages of 24-64 (working age!)
    • It’s estimated that 35% of the Canadian workforce are caregivers. And, 30% of these caregivers are considering leaving their job to take better care of the person they are supporting.
    • 10% of all caregivers are turning down job opportunities because of their caregiving responsibilities.
    • Caregiving responsibilities can impact people in many ways, including health, wellness, personal relationships, and work life balance.

    We know that people who need time away... Continue reading

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