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Municipal Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice Employee Portal

Please note that this website is no longer updated.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Please note that this website is no longer updated.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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  • Training: March 1 Webinar - Who are Low-German Speaking Mennonites?

    10 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

    about 1 year 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

    about 1 year 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!

    about 1 year 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

    about 1 year 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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  • Event: October 21 Chatham Islamic Centre Open House

    about 1 year ago



    Saturday, October 21st, 11-3. Visit the Chatham Islamic Centre at 310 McNaughton Ave West for an Open House. Tour the Mosque, learn, and enjoy a light refreshment.

    Open to everyone.


    For more information, contact:

    Brother Rizwan Khan 519-355-6866

    Brother Naveed Iqbal 519-401-8778

    Brother Rafi Veettil 519-401-3162


    This drop-in is held during Canadian Islamic History Month. This year’s theme is Celebrating Muslim Women in the Arts & Sciences.

    In the 2021 Census, 840 people in Chatham-Kent identified as Muslim.

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  • Webinars: Free Webinars from Egale Canada

    about 1 year ago
    Egale Canada is offering free webinars related to 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.


    Topics include:

    • 2SLGBTQIA+ history in Canada
    • Affirming adults in school community
    • Trans and nonbinary youth
    • Draw the line against transphobic violence

    Learn more or register at the Egale Canada website.

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  • Event: October 12 - Twin Flames Concert

    about 1 year ago

    The St. Clair Catholic District School Board (SCCDSB) and the Chatham Capitol Theatre have partnered up to present a pair of musical performances to ensure that the conversation about truth and reconciliation extends beyond Orange Shirt Day.

    The board and the theatre will be hosting two shows with the 'Twin Flames' - an Indigenous husband and wife duo, Chelsey June, who is Métis with Algonquin Cree heritage and Jaaji, who is Inuk and Mohawk from Nunavik and Kahnawake.

    On Wednesday morning, a performance will be given for school groups.

    On Thursday, at 8 p.m., community members are welcome to take... Continue reading

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  • Resources: 2SLGBTQIA+ Communities

    about 1 year ago
    Did you know that we house resources on the DEIJ Employee Portal?


    Look for the 'Resources' heading to find resources to support learning about and working with various communities.

    I want to note, specifically, that I just added a resource specifically made for us by Canadian Equality Consulting to support understanding 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

    Feel free to share resources you come across that can be added!

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  • Webinar: Who are Low German-Speaking Mennonites?

    about 1 year ago

    Belonging to a cultural or religious group is an important part of many people's everyday lives. This is especially true among the Low German-speaking community and this engaging webinar will help address the sensitivities to be aware of when working and interacting with the Low German speaking population.

    Anne Wall, Elgin St. Thomas Family and Children's Services kinship worker, will give an overview of Mennonite history, highlighting Anabaptist roots and discussing the key beliefs which unite all Mennonite groups. Specifically, it explores issues such as pacifism, education, gender roles and the impact of cultural and faith values.

    This webinar is... Continue reading

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