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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  • Get involved in CK Pride

    over 1 year ago

    There are many ways you can get involved with CK Pride, including joining a committee chaired by one of their Directors:

    1) Finance Committee (incl. grants & fundraising)

    2) Social Events Committee (incl. Pride Week planning)

    3) Support & Outreach Committee

    4) Engagement & Education Committee (incl. graphic design)

    5) Youth Advisory Committee

    6) Operations Committee (incl. Bill's Place minutia & HR)

    Want to know more about committee work or volunteering in general? Contact CK Pride for more info & a volunteer application!

    Email: info@ckpride.com

    CK Pride on Facebook: CK Gay Pride Association | Facebook

    Website: http://www.ckpride.com/ (it looks like... Continue reading

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  • Language Access Day: Virtual Panel on Providing Equitable Services to Newcomers to Canada

    over 1 year ago

    Windsor-Essex Local Immigration Partnership with the Hamilton Immigration Partnership Council and Waterloo Regional Immigration Partnership invite you to attend Language Access Day, a virtual panel conversation on how you can provide equitable services to newcomers to Canada. Panelists from across Southwestern Ontario will share insights about the critical importance of providing services in multiple languages,and empower you to incorporate language supports in your own organization.

    January 24, 2023 from 10:30AM-12:00PM via Zoom.

    Pre-registration is required. Register on EventBrite.



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  • Subscribe to CK Local Immigration Partnership Newsletter

    over 1 year ago

    The CK Local Immigration Partnership distributes a newsletter monthly. The newsletter has information about upcoming events and education opportunities that may be of interest.

    Subscribe to the newsletter on the CK LIP website.


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  • Free Webinar: How to create belonging in the workplace

    by Marlena G, over 1 year ago

    How to create belonging in the workplace

    Free online workshop | Exclusively for public servants and policymakers |

    February 16, 11am-12pm EST


    We’re invited to join this free online workshop from Apolitical to learn about how to create or further a culture of belonging in your workplace or organisation as a public servant.


    You’ll learn how to:

    • Identify why a sense of belonging is so important in the workplace

    • Understand what it means to create a culture of belonging

    • Recognise barriers to building an inclusive workplace culture

    Save a spot:

    https://apolitical.co/events/how-to-create-belonging-in-the-workplace?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Engagement%20Emails&utm_content=engagement_invite_note

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  • Star Teachings: Event Hosted by Caldwell First Nation

    over 1 year ago


    Caldwell First Nation Language & Culture Department are hosting a Star Teachings event on Zoom Monday, January 30th, at 6:30PM. The event is open to all. Contact Carrie Ann at Caldwell First Nation cultural.dev@caldwellfirstnation.ca or Rebecca for the Zoom link.


    Learn about Caldwell First Nation on their website: Caldwell First Nation - Home


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  • Statistics Canada: More than Half of Women in Canada Provide Care to Children or Adults Needing Care

    over 1 year ago

    Late last year, Statistics Canada released a new report based on the Canadian Social Survey. High level findings:

    • Just over 3 in 10 Canadians provide care to children, and almost one-quarter do so for adults with long-term conditions or disabilities
    • Women provide the majority of unpaid care
    • Hours spent on unpaid care activities for care-dependent adults are highest for those caring for a partner or an adult child
    • Care duties leave more than half of unpaid caregivers feeling tired, with many feeling worried or anxious
    • Women were more likely to experience health consequences from their caregiving responsibilities.
    • Caregiving responsibilities can... Continue reading
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  • Info session: Funding for programs to support Migrant Workers

    over 1 year ago

    January 23, 11AM-12PM at Adult Language and Learning


    The TeaMWork project is funded by Employment and Social Development Canada, under the Migrant Worker Support Program (MWSP). The purpose of the program is to provide migrant workers with accurate information and access to available services and supports, and to assist them in learning about and exercising their rights while in Canada. More specifically, they aim to:

    • Increase migrant workers’ awareness and understanding of their rights and responsibilities through educational activities and/or educational material;

    • Empower migrant workers to exercise their rights by providing or assisting in accessing services available to... Continue reading

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  • Webinar: Experiences and Impacts of Racism against Indigenous Peoples

    over 1 year ago

    From Indigenous Works


    Webinar on January 26, 2023, 1 PM EST

    Experiences and Impacts of Racism against Indigenous Peoples

    Racism aimed at Indigenous Canadians is severe and can be linked to numerous characteristics. Political, economic, social, and cultural policies negatively impact the Indigenous population of Canada. Unfortunately, there any many common misconceptions still existing in Canada today that contributes to the unconscious-biases that often results in racism directed at these groups. A human rights-based approach to education and organizational policymaking for the eradication of systemic and interpersonal racism presents a chance and a workable alternative to existing issues. Currently, these... Continue reading

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  • 12 Days of Reconciliation

    over 1 year ago

    If you're looking to learn about reconcili-ACTION - what actions you can take towards reconciliation, - Indigenous Corporate Training Inc has a great blog you can follow. Working Effectively with Indigenous Peoples® Blog (ictinc.ca)

    The lastest blog post, 12 Days of Reconciliation. 12 Days of Reconciliation With Indigenous Peoples (ictinc.ca) has lots of practical actions that you can take throughout the year to support reconciliation.


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  • Article: How to Talk About Religion At Work

    over 1 year ago

    Hi all, I'm sharing a really informative article in Harvard Business Review by Simran Jeet Singh who leads DEIJ at Aspen Institute.

    Find the full article on the Harvard Business Review website: How to Talk About Religion at Work (hbr.org)

    Summary.

    Religion is a conversation that is not just overlooked but often deliberately avoided in the workplace. However, by ignoring the problem, we further exacerbate it. Here are three ways managers can tactfully approach conversations around religious diversity and inclusion at work.

    • Educate yourself and build cultural competence. Gain a general awareness of different religious identities in the world, especially... Continue reading
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