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.

April 2024 DEIJ Lunch and Learn


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


DEIJ Calendar

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

Check out our resource on Inclusion During Ramadan for visit our DEIJ community website to view a video we created with Economic Development and Chatham Islamic Centre with tips about how to be inclusive during Ramadan.




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.

April 2024 DEIJ Lunch and Learn


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


DEIJ Calendar

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

Check out our resource on Inclusion During Ramadan for visit our DEIJ community website to view a video we created with Economic Development and Chatham Islamic Centre with tips about how to be inclusive during Ramadan.




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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  • Event: March 24 Map Mission Day 2024

    about 1 month ago

    On March 24, 2024, communities across Canada will come together for a common goal: to make our neighbourhoods more accessible and inclusive.

    With the power of the AccessNow app, you can be a part of this movement. Join us in mapping the accessibility of places in your city, and let’s transform Canada into an inclusive place for all.

    The Chatham-Kent event is hosted by the Accessibility Advisory Commitee of Council for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.


    Learn more about Map Mission Day 2024 from AccessNow(External link).

    Learn more about the Accessibility Advisory Committee of Council on the Municipality of Chatham-Kent's... Continue reading

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  • Event: March 8 & 9 - I Am Woman

    2 months ago

    Armoury Special Events, Zonta Club of Chatham-Kent, and She Leads are partnering to offer events in honour of International Women's Day on March 8th.


    For more information and to learn about how to support the events whatever your gender, visit the She Leads website.


    Friday, March 8th, 4:30 PM

    "I Am Woman" March

    Meet at the clock downtown (at King & 5th St.). Walk to Sweet C's to enjoy a treat, cross at 3rd St. and return to the Cenotaph. Cross the bridge to the Chatham Armoury.

    Open to anyone (Women and their supporters), no cost.

    Bring a friend... Continue reading

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  • Event: Ahlan Bazaar March 1 & 2

    3 months ago


    As Muslim communities prepare for Ramadan, the Ahlan Bazaar is happening at The Chatham Islamic Centre, 310 McNaughton Ave West, from 2:00PM - 6:00PM on March 1st and 2nd.


    Free entry, cash only for payments.

    Find jewlery, halal foods, desserts, clothing, eyebrow threading, and henna.


    If you have question, please contact Maha Muhareb 519.359.4024 or mamuhareb@hotmail.com.

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  • E-course: Exploring the Roots of Anti-Black Racism

    3 months ago

    In honour of Black History Month, Canadian Equality Consulting (CEC) is offering a very affordable self-paced, online, 1-hour mini-course on the roots of anti-Black racism.

    This course will equip participants with the foundational knowledge, tools, and resources to identify the prevalence of anti-Black racism, and learn how to actively and intentionally build an anti-racist workplace.

    Learn more on the CEC website.

    Find additional resources on anti-Black racism, inclusing a free course from the Ontario Human Rights Commission, under the 'Anti-Black Resources' tab of this website.

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  • Events for White Cane Week (Feb 4-10)

    3 months ago

    The Chatham-Kent Chapter of the Canadian Council of the Blind is holding some events in honour of White Cane Week.

    The group will have events at the Downtown Chatham Centre on February 5th from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. and 2:00 to 3:00 P.M. and on February 10th starting at 1:00 P.M. During these times they will have an obstacle course set up to help people experience what it might be like to navigate spaces with visual loss.

    They will also be out on February 7th to raise awareness starting at Walmart at 10:00 A.M., PetSmart at... Continue reading

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  • Training: March 1 Webinar - Who are Low-German Speaking Mennonites?

    3 months ago

    Offered by the Mennonite Central Committee (MCC).

    March1, 2024 9AM-12PM, Webinar, $25-35

    What sensitives do you need to be aware of when you work with Low German-speaking Mennonites, and how can you find ways to reach them more effectively?

    Onboard new employees or refresh your own knowledge of this unique cultural and religious group in the webinar "Who are the Low German-speaking Mennonites?" in order to lay the groundwork for more meaningful appointments in the coming year.

    In this webinar, Anne Wall, kinship worker at Family and Children's Services of St. Thomas and Elgin, will give an overview of Mennonite... Continue reading

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  • Nov 29: Peer-2-Peer Program Webinar

    5 months ago


    Join R.O.C.K. Missions at 12:00PM on November 29th for an amazing story of community impact.

    Learn about how the Peer-2-Peer Project:

    • built community capacity around peer engagement in harm reduction
    • created lasting relationships with people who use substances experiencing homelessness
    • improved health outcomes for those most affected by the drug poisoning crisis.

    Register for this FREE webinar to learn about this journey on the National Collaborating Centre for Determinants of Health website.

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  • Nov 18th: Diwali Celebration

    6 months ago


    On November 18th, the CK Asian Cultural Association is hosting a Diwali celebration that is open to everyone.


    Saturday, November 18th

    Ursuline College, 85 Grand Ave West, Chatham.


    Dinner 5:30-6:30PM.

    Pre-order food before November 14th. Adults $15, Students $10, Below Grade 7, free.

    Pre order using the above QR code or at this link: https://forms.gle/g3Xoogwgw2yaGqPu8

    Payment can be send by etransfer to ckaca.events@gmail.com


    Cultural Celebrations 6:45-10:00PM.

    This portion is free.


    Go to either or both portions of the event.


    For further information, please contact organizing Committee members:

    519 401 3162

    519 365 5373

    519 809 3495

    519 784 4041

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  • Happy Navartri!

    6 months ago

    Congratulations to the CK Hindu Cultural Association on a very successful event held this weekend in honour of Navartri.

    Navartri is one of two major festivals significant to local Hindu communities. To learn about the second, Deepavali, register for our first DEIJ Lunch and Learn happening on November 10th. Find more information on CK Central.

    Happy Navartri to colleagues celebrating!

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  • New Series: Black Lives - Untold Stories

    6 months ago

    CBC has released a new series, Black Life: Untold Stories, that reframes the rich and complex histories of Black people in Canada. The series dispels commonly accepted myths and celebrates the contributions of both famous and lesser-known people.

    Read an article about why it's important to expand our understandings of Black migration in Canada at CBC.

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