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Please note that this website is no longer updated.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Please note that this website is no longer updated.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 ago

    The 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 ago

    The 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 ago

    What 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.2496

    Email: sharminib@chatham-kent.ca

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  • Awards for Women

    over 1 year ago

    I 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 ago

    The 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 ago

    Today 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

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  • Upcoming Programming from CK Pride at Bill's Place

    over 1 year ago

    Sharing 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 ago

    Do 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 ago

    There 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.



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  • Friday Eve Events

    almost 2 years ago

    Just a reminder of a couple of events happening this Friday locally:


    CK Pride Movie Night

    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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