Municipal Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice Employee Portal

Tuesday, November 25th, 2025, 9:00 - 1:00 PM (lunch included)

21975 A.D. Shadd Road, North Buxton

Open to all municipal employees and volunteers.

Join colleagues on a guided tour of this historic site. Learn about Elgin Settlement's (Buxton's) founding members and enduring legacy. Make and taste traditional dishes following recipes passed on for generations.

When we honour the past, we inspire an even better future! Understanding our shared history helps us better serve our community today.  

An Outlook invitation will be sent to you once you register.

Please get Supervisor approval to attend.

Participants will engage in experiential learning activities about historical experiences of oppression, including chattel slavery. The activities could bring up strong feelings. We will debrief after, but please contact us if you have questions that will help you to make an informed decision about whether to participate.

Tuesday, November 4th, 2025, 3:00 - 4:30PM

Rotary Lounge, Capitol Theatre (basement)

Open to all municipal employees and volunteers!

Join Dean Jacobs, who will draw on his over 5 decades of public service working to help protect natural and cultural heritage and promote community well-being of the Walpole Island First Nation within its homeland. This presentation focuses on pre-Confederation Treaties between the British Imperial Crown and the ancestors of Walpole Island while addressing 'Truth and Reconciliation' based on mutual trust and respect. 

An Outlook invitation will be sent to you once you register.

Please get Supervisor approval to attend.

"Walpole Island First Nation's journey is one of strength and vision - asserting Indigenous governance, honouring our Treaties, nurturing our relationship with the Land, and building meaningful partnership to shape a sovereign future."- Dean Jacobs

Help us highlight the many places that employees of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent have called home!

Please take a moment to share where in the world you have lived to help us create our map. The map will be used during Welcome Week and beyond to celebrate the many pathways our team members have taken to Chatham-Kent! 

The information you share can be as detailed or as high level as you like. You do not have to attach your name. We are looking for people who are willing to share their journey to Chatham-Kent, we have one question where you can let us know if you are interested.

If you have questions about this project, please contact Rebecca, Program Manager, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice in DEIJ@chatham-kent.ca or x. 2447

Here it comes again! the CK Thrives Expo, 'Pathways to Wellbeing' will be held at the John D. Bradley center on October 8, from 8:30-4:00.

Our hope is that all staff will find at least a few hours throughout the day to see the 85 vendors, have a chance to win a prize, and have some food!

To better accommodate everyone, we are offering 2 lunch seatings: 11:45-12:45 and 1:00-2:00.

Please discuss with your team the details of who will come for each lunch, and send us your numbers by Wednesday, Sept 17