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Please note that this website is no longer updated.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Please note that this website is no longer updated.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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Event: Buxton 100th Homecoming Labour Day Weekend
over 1 year agoThe Buxton 100th Homecoming is happening on Labour Day weekend, September 1-4!
Explore the historic town, party, play, and learn. Experience the rich heritage, vibrant events, and educational opportunities.
Celebrate, connect, and honor the communities in the area.
Everyone welcome.
See the full schedule through Buxton National Historic Site & Museum.
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Resource: CK Local Immigration Parntership
over 1 year agoChatham-Kent's Local Immigration Partnership brings together community stakeholders to develop and support local settlement strategies. The Partnership has a monthly newsletter with information about local events, communities, and resources to support newcomers in the workplace and community.
Visit their website and sign up for their newsletter: CK Local Immigration Partnership (chatham-kent.ca)
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Event: Carrousel of Nations (WIndsor-Essex)
over 1 year agoCarrousel of Nations is happening in Windsor-Essex over the next couple of weeks. It's a great opportunity to learn about and celebrate the many cultures and traditions of folks in this region. Learn more at the Carrousel of Nations website.
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Video: #OneBC campaign from local workplace
over 1 year agoThank you for your contribution!
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New Resource: Online Reporting of Hate or Discrimination
over 1 year agoCK Victim Services has launched a new online tool to report incidents of hate or discrimination in CK.
This new tool will give people an option to report outside of going to the police. Many people don’t report experiences motivated by hate or bias to police. The intention of this new tool is to 1) ensure that people can get access to supports if they need it, and 2) use the combined data to get an idea of trends in the community.
Key points:
- The tool is available on Victim’s Services website http://www.ckvictimservices.com/report-hate
- People can also call Victim’s Services at... Continue reading
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Event: June 23 Coffee with a Cop at Bill's Place
over 1 year agoCK Police Services and CK Gay Pride Association are hosting Coffee with a Cop at Bill's Place on June 23, 2023.
Building relationships is vital for the safety and well-being of everyone. This will be a relaxed and informal setting for community members to meet with local law enforcement officers and foster mutual understanding and trust.
All are welcome to attend!Thank you for your contribution!
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Course: Gender-Based Analysis Plus as an Equity Lens for Municipalities: Mini Course for Change Agents
over 1 year agoFrom the Federation of Canadian Municipalities:
New course for the municipal sector on GBA Plus
Canadian Women in Local Leadership (CanWILL) is launching a free, online, learning course entitled: “Gender-Based Analysis (GBA) Plus as an Equity Lens for the Municipal Sector: Mini Course for Change Agents”. The 4-module course was designed to meet the needs of FCM members to support their equity goals. It will also contribute to equipping municipalities to respond to the mainstreaming of GBA Plus across federal government agencies, including funding opportunities. The course will be self-directed, and each module will provide a dynamic combination of technical... Continue readingThank you for your contribution!
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Event: June 24/25 Our Lady of Fatima Festival
over 1 year agoThe Portuguese Canadian Social Club of Chatham invites you to the Nossa Senhora de Fátima/Our Lady of Fatima Festival June 24th and 25th.
Saturday June 24th:
9AM Soccer tournament, Waterworks soccer field
6-10PM Food for purchase
8:30 Dance live band - piri piri
Sunday June 25th:
1:30PM Procession, St. Joseph's Church
2:30PM Portuguese Mass, St. Joseph's Church
5-6PM Foor for purchase (pre-ordered only)
6-7:30PM Food for purchase
8:30-10 General public
7:30 Rancho de Chatham
8:30 Dance live band - piri piri
Call or text Filomena Ventura 519-436-7689 or Mary Lou Constancio 519-401-4233 by Friday June 23 to pre-order your meal... Continue reading
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Event: Saturday, June 10th Fergie Jenkins Statue Unveiling
over 1 year agoJust a reminder of the Fergie Jenkins statue unveiling happening Saturday at 2PM!
Learn more:
Fergie Jenkins Statue Unveiling | Let's Talk Chatham-Kent (letstalkchatham-kent.ca)
Fergie Jenkins’ career can’t be replicated, but his statue can | The Star
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Event: June 21 National Indigenous Peoples Day
over 1 year agoMaawnjidimi Indigenous Network invites you to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day. Wednesday, June 21, 2023 4-8PM at 25 Eighth Street, Chatham. (At the lot beside Ska Na Family Learning Centre).
EVERYONE IS WELCOME.
Indigenous vendors and information booths.
Food booth.
Children's activity table/area
Reconcili-ACTION table.
Maawnjidimi is providing FREE samples of corn soup, frybread, and Indian cookies.
Agenda:
2:30-4:30 Set up
4:00-4:30 Opening and welcome announcements
4:30-5:00 Drumming and dancing
5:00-5:30 FREE samples (small bowl) corn soup and frybread
5:30-6:00 Drumming and dancing
6:00-6:30 FREE samples (small bowl) of Indian cookies
6:30-7:00 Drumming and dancing
7:00-7:30 FREE samples (small bowl)... Continue reading
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Safe Space
Glossary
Resources
- Honouring Cinco de Mayo Respectfully (390 KB) (pdf)
- Workplace Inclusion During Ramadan (751 KB) (pdf)
- Inclusive Holidays 2023 (983 KB) (pdf)
- DEIJ Calendars
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DEIJ Strategy - About and Updates
- What do Equality, Equity, and Justice look like? (318 KB) (png)
- DEIJ Committee Members (16.8 KB) (docx)
- DEIJ Strategy Update #1 (34.3 MB) (mp4)
- DEIJ Strategy Best Practices Paper (1.03 MB) (pdf)
- Full Summary of DEIJ Survey Findings (213 KB) (pdf)
- Infographic- DEIJ Survey Findings of Personal Perceptions of DEIJ (77.7 KB) (pdf)
- Video-DEIJ Survey Findings of Diversity (5.93 MB) (mp4)
- Infographic-DEIJ Survey Findings of Diversity (403 KB) (pdf)
- Report to Council Update #1
- Report to Council- Update #2
- Report to Council Update #3
- Report to Council Update #4
- Report to Council Update #5 (272 KB) (pdf)
- Report to Council Update #6 (199 KB) (pdf)
- Report to Council Update #6 - Appendix (334 KB) (pdf)
- Report to Council Update # 7
- Data about our Community
- Community Resources
- Inclusive Language
- Facilitator Tools
- Microaggressions
- Anti-Black Racism
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2SLGBTQIA+ Communities
- Key Concepts and Resources to Support 2SLGBTQIA+ Communities (3.5 MB) (pdf)
- Affirming and Inclusive Language
- 2SLGBTQI+ Terms and Definitions
- How to Practice 2SLGBTQIA+ Allyship
- Pride at Work
- Toolkit for 2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusive Municipalities
- Building Trans Inclusive Workplaces (PSAC)
- CK Pride
- PFLAG Canada
- Book: Gender - Your Guide. By Lee Airton
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Indigenous Communities
- CK Road To Understanding
- E-Resources; Working Effectively with Indigenous Communities
- Training: Indigenous Community Awareness (AMO and OFIFC)
- Guidance on Traditional Land Acknowledgment Statements (AMO)
- Municipal - Indigenous Relations (AMO Resources)
- Reconciliation: A Starting Point (app)
- Truth & Reconciliation Calls to Action
- United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
- United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
- Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Calls To Justice
- Chatham-Kent Urban Indigenous Services Environmental Scan (1.79 MB) (pdf)
- Reconciliation-related books for all age groups
- Treaties Recognition Week-DEIJ (289 KB) (pdf)
- Low German Speaking Communities
- Religious Inclusion
- Women's Inclusion
- Intersectionality
- Power and Privilege
- Measuring Inclusion Tool for Municipal Governments
- Ottawa Equity & Inclusion Lens Handbook
- Resource Library for Inclusive Municipal Governance
- Cinco de Mayo Recommendations 2024 (27 KB) (pdf)
- September 2024 DEIJ Lunch & Learn (141 KB) (pdf)
Holidays and Days of Observance
DEIJ Strategy Timeline
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Hire DEI Coordinator & Intern
Municipal Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice Employee Portal has finished this stageFall 2021
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Pre-Planning
Municipal Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice Employee Portal has finished this stageFall 2021 - Winter 2022
Review and summarize:
-best practices for developing DEIJ Strategy.
-resources for developing DEIJ Strategy.
Create framework for developing DEIJ Strategy.
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Launch Internal Engagement
Municipal Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice Employee Portal has finished this stageWinter 2022
Invite people to help develop the DEIJ Strategy
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Assessment
Municipal Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice Employee Portal has finished this stageWinter - Summer 2022
Gathering information to inform
Strategy development
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Share Assessment Findings
Municipal Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice Employee Portal has finished this stageFall 2022
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Create the DEIJ Strategy
Municipal Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice Employee Portal has finished this stageWinter 2022-Winter 2023
Identify goals & how we'll achieve them.
Develop implementation & evaluation plans.
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Share the Draft DEIJ Strategy
Municipal Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice Employee Portal has finished this stageWinter 2023
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Begin to Implement & Monitor Progress
Municipal Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice Employee Portal is currently at this stageSpring 2023
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who's Listening
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Coordinator, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice
Municipality of Chatham-Kent
Phone 226-312-2023 x 2447 Email rebeccah@chatham-kent.ca -
Chief Human Resource Officer & General Manager, Corporate Services
Municipality of Chatham-Kent
Phone 226-312-2023 x 3622 Email cathyh@chatham-kent.ca