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Please note that this website is no longer updated.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Please note that this website is no longer updated.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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Report to Council: DEIJ Strategy Update #5
over 1 year agoThe Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) Team are presenting to Council this evening.
The DEIJ Team has prepared a DEIJ Strategy Update Report which can be found on the Municipal website.
To watch CK Council meeting coverage, you can visit YourTV's website.
For any questions or comments, please feel free to email DEIJ@chatham-kent.ca.
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Spring Music and Food Festival
over 1 year agoThe Asian Cultural Association presents the Spring Music and Food Festival!
On Saturday, April 29th at 5:30pm at the Wish Centre, on 177 King Street, Chatham-Kent.
Tickets are $20.00 for adults, $15.00 for students, $10.00 for grades 5-12, and free for anyone grade 5 and under.
For more information, you can contact (519)-380-5973.
Feel free to share and distribute the flyer below.
We hope to see you there!
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Food Insecurity and The Cost of Food in Chatham-Kent
over 1 year agoWhat is Food Insecurity?
(Chatham-Kent Public Health, 2022)
Food Insecurity in Chatham-Kent
A report on Food Insecurity in Chatham-Kent, was presented to the Chatham-Kent Board of Health. To access this report and learn more, visit Important Documents on the DEIJ portal.
An infographic on The Cost of Eating in Chatham-Kent was also released and can be found in this post below.
If you are looking for more information on Food Insecurity in Chatham-Kent, please connect with Sharmini Balakrishnan, a Public Health Nutritionist with CK Public Health:
Sharmini Balakrishnan
Phone Number: 519.352.7270 Ext.2496Email: sharminib@chatham-kent.ca
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Awards for Women
over 1 year agoI am sharing a couple of awards, if you know women who are a good fit.
Women of Influence in Local Government
From Municipal World to celebrate women who have made significant contributions to the local government, whether on the administrative or political side of life. Women who have demonstrated leadership, strength, and determination. Women who have worked collaboratively and lifted up others along the way in the pursuit of effecting positive change in communities. Learn more on the Municipal World website.
Canadian Women who are Muslim Who Inspire
From the Canadian Council of Muslim Women to recognize accomplishments... Continue reading
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GINDAASDAA Reading Circle April 4th
over 1 year agoThe next GINDAASDAA (Reading Together in Ojibwe language) Circle is April 4th, at 7PM. The book the group will discuss is Braiding Sweetgrass for Young Adults by Robin Wall Kimmerer and Monique Gray Smith.
For questions or to register, contact Naomi Wilson naomi@skanaflc.com
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International Women's Day
over 1 year agoToday is International Women’s Day and the 2023 theme is Embrace Equity. But what does that mean, and why is it relevant to our workplace today?
We have made a lot of progress, and today is a day to acknowledge and recognize the many Women who have created pathways to rights and opportunities for Women. But the data shows that we still have work to do. For example
- Women continue to be under-represented in leadership roles, especially racialized Women.
- The gender pay gap persists – women make 89 cents for every dollar men make for similar roles. This... Continue reading
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Upcoming Programming from CK Pride at Bill's Place
over 1 year agoSharing in case you, colleagues, or community members may be interested. CK Pride is starting to offer some programming at Bill's Place, their new space at 48 Centre St.
Saturday March 11, 12-4PM - Drop-In
Hang out in a 2SLGBTQIA+ safe space.
Wednesday, March 15, 3-6PM - Drop-In
Hang out in a 2SLGBTQIA+ safe space.
Wednesday, March 15, 7PM, Gay Men's Group
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Save The Date: Workshops to Enhance your Cultural Understanding and Providing High-Quality Services to Low German Families
over 1 year agoDo you work with individuals or groups from Low German-speaking communities?
Would you like to enhance your cultural understanding, enabling you to provide high-quality services?
Save these dates for two important days of education, workshops, networking, case studies and more.
Striving for Equitable Service Delivery with Low German Families
May 5
Leamington United Mennonite Church
78 Oak Street East, Leamington
Registration opening soon.Cultural Humility: Mitigating Power Imbalances
May 19
Summer's Corners Public School
50576 Talbot Line, Aylmer
Additional details and registration will be available soon.
Visit MCC Canada's website for more information.
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March 8 - Local International Women's Day Events
over 1 year agoThere are a couple of local events happening for International Women's Day on March 8th:
In the morning, take part in a Sunrise Celebration at 6:15am - 7:00 am, a Sharing Circle and Networking Breakfast 7:00am-8:30am at the Deshkan Ziibi Indigenous Hub (495 King St. West, Chatham).
Event will be held outside & in tepees weather permitting. Bring: Blankets/chairs for sitting & utensils for eating.
There is no cost for this event and it is open to people of all gender who want to celebrate women.
Visit Eventbrite for more information or contact Connie DaSilva at connie@skanaflc.com.
Join the... Continue reading
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Friday Eve Events
almost 2 years agoJust a reminder of a couple of events happening this Friday locally:
6:30 PM at Bill's Place, 48 Centre Street, Chatham
The first film screening is "The Miseducation of Cameron Post." Come for popcorn, stay to chat about the film after. Film screening courtesy of Kanopy.
Opening Reception for A Call for Justice (happening along with ARTCrawl, 6-10PM)
Travelling Exhibition from Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre
Exhibit runs January 28 - April 30, 2023
A Call for Justice was created by the Nikkei National Museum to honour the anniversary of the signing of the Redress... 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