Diversity Ink October 2021

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October 2021 News & updates

The CCDI vision is a Canada without prejudice and discrimination – a country that celebrates diversity, difference and inclusion. CCDI is proud to share with you its latest initiatives, events and resources dedicated to driving the diversity conversation here in Canada.

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Indigenous Inclusion 2.0

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission put forward 94 Calls to Action that Canadians can commit to in working toward reconciliation with Indigenous peoples in Canada. But what role do employers have in reconciliation?

CCDI and Indigenous Works are pleased to host CCDI’s Community of Practice event: Indigenous inclusion 2.0 which will take participants through the Commission’s recommendations related to the workplace, share locally relevant issues around Indigenous inclusion, and provide examples of ways employers can work toward meaningful reconciliation.

These events will take place October 5 to November 4, 2021. Learn more and register...

Upcoming webinars

Date	Title
October 7, 2021 1:00 p.m. Eastern	Leveraging your privilege
October 19, 2021 1:00 p.m. Eastern	Corporate social responsibility through a diversity and inclusion lens
October 28, 2021 1:00 p.m. Eastern	Addressing microaggressions - How to micro-affirm effectively
November 8, 2021 at 1 p.m. Eastern	How to address ageism at work
November 25, 2021 at 1 p.m. Eastern	Coaching as a tool to support inclusive environments
November 30, 2021 at 1 p.m. Eastern	Identité de genre par rapport à expression de genre

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Leader Talks with Anne-Marie Pham

Diversity and inclusion - a hot topic in the world right now. But knowing how and where to begin to make a tangible difference can be tricky...

That's why we created this podcast! By drawing on the experience of thought leaders across Canada, we hope to create awareness, showcase a variety of perspectives, and inspire courage for all of us to create more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces and communities for all.

Hosted by Anne-Marie Pham, Executive Director of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, guests for our first two episodes are Tim Fox, Vice President, Indigenous Relations & Racial Equity at Calgary Foundation and Amanda Kennedy, Indigenous Woman Innovator, Advocate/Coach & Mentor for Youth & Women, Innovative Strategic Planner, Anti-Racist Educator & Founder of Yotuni.

Episodes are now available.

Open Enrollment Certificate Programs start soon

Want to built on your D&I toolkit? Open Enrollment Certificate programs offer an unique opportunity for learning. Courses begin October 5, 2021. Find out more...

Multicultural calendar

Autism Awareness Month

Disability Employment Awareness Month

Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month

Mental Health Awareness Month

Women’s History Month (Canada)

October 1: International Day of Older Persons

October 4: National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

October 4: St. Francis Day

October 5: World Teacher’s Day

October 6-14: Navaratri

October 10: World Mental Health Day

October 11: International Day of the Girl Child

October 11: National Coming Out Day

October 11: Thanksgiving

October 15: Dussehra

October 18: Mawlid al Nabi

October 24: Karva Chauth

October 27: Lhabab Düchen

October 31: Halloween

Welcome to our new CCDI Employer Partners

We work closely with employers because we know that when the workplace is inclusive, positive effects are felt by the broader community. Join us in welcoming the latest addition to our unparalleled Employer Partner roster.