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Please note that this website is no longer updated. Please visit our CK Central site for municipal employees for the most recent updates related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice.


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.


DEIJ Calendar

Click the image below to download a PDF version of a calendar with days that may be important to communities in Chatham-Kent. Visit our News post for more information about the calendar and related events.


Please note that this website is no longer updated. Please visit our CK Central site for municipal employees for the most recent updates related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice.


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.


DEIJ Calendar

Click the image below to download a PDF version of a calendar with days that may be important to communities in Chatham-Kent. Visit our News post for more information about the calendar and related events.


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

    almost 2 years 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

    almost 2 years 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

    almost 2 years 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

    almost 2 years 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

    almost 2 years 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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  • Free webinar: Fundamentals of DEI

    almost 2 years ago

    CCDI Webinar: Diversity, equity and inclusion - The fundamentals

    Event Type : Webinars

    Starts at January 19, 2023 1:00 PM Eastern

    Finishes at January 19, 2023 2:00 PM Eastern

    Hosted by: Ashley Sheppard

    What is diversity and inclusion? Why is this important for workplaces across Canada? What is the business, people and social imperative? Join us to cover the building blocks of your DEI comprehension.

    Audience/Level: This is an introductory level webinar covering the basics of diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.

    NOTE: This webinar is being offered for free.


    Register on the CCDI website: CCDI Webinar:... Continue reading

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  • Free Webinar: Interrupting Barriers to Embracing Religious Inclusion in the Workplace

    almost 2 years ago



    Wednesday, December 7, 2022
    12:00 - 1:00 PM ET

    In our efforts to build inclusive organizations, we must push the envelope with embracing religious inclusion in the workplace, including understanding the intersection between race/ethnoculture and faith — especially for professionals who belong to religions that face heightened bias.

    We’re pleased to announce that for bci’s December free webinar, our CEO Ritu Bhasin will be joined by special guest Dr. Simran Jeet Singh, a distinguished DEI speaker, thought leader and advisor, with a particular focus on religious inclusion. Simran is also the Executive Director for the Aspen Institute’s Religion & Society... Continue reading

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  • DEIJ Quiz - December Days of Observance

    almost 2 years ago

    The DEIJ team has created a DEIJ Quiz surrounding various holidays and days of observance that are happening this month!

    Test your knowledge by participating in the DEIJ Quiz or by clicking the image below.

    Let us know how you did in the comments and feel free to share this quiz with others!


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  • Municipal Indigenous Community Awareness Training

    almost 2 years ago

    I am sharing an upcoming Indigenous Community Awareness training. OFIFC Indigenous Community Awareness | AMO The training is offered through a partnership between the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres.

    I attended this training last week and it’s the first Indigenous Cultural awareness training that I’ve seen that focuses on the Municipal context and brings together people from Municipalities across Ontario to learn from one another. The training is a combination of online modules and live webinar session. The online modules took me between 2-3 hours to complete. The live session was... Continue reading

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  • CK Pride Annual General Meeting - December 15th

    almost 2 years ago


    CK Pride is hosting their Annual General Meeting on December 15th at Bill's Place, a new dedicated space for the organization and 2SLGBTQ+ communities.

    The meeting will be a chance to learn more about the organization and/or become a member. Memberships are available for a low cost of $5 and support CK Pride and are open to anyone who wants to support the organization (allys included!). At the meeting, members will be able to participate in the CK Pride Board election.

    Learn more: Annual General Meeting | Facebook


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