Diversity Ink September 2021

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September 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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Save the date - February 8, 2022

We are very happy to announce that the CCDI UnConference 2022 will be held on Tuesday, February 8, 2022.

It will be held online to allow even more people to attend and learn.

We listened to your feedback and we are altering the day's agenda.

We will be announcing the learning theme in the coming weeks and registration will open in November 2021.

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Upcoming webinars

Date	Title
2 septembre 2021 à 13h00 Heure de l’Est	Diversité linguistique dans les milieux de travail canadiens
9 septembre 2021 à 13h00 Heure de l'Est	Répondre au racisme anti-asiatique en milieu de travail
September 16, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern	How to build and sustain employee resource groups
September 28, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern	Creating effective D&I councils and committees
October 7, 2021 1:00 PM Eastern	Leveraging your privilege
October 19, 2021 1:00 PM Eastern	Corporate social responsibility through a diversity and inclusion lens
October 28, 2021 1:00 PM Eastern	Addressing microaggressions - How to micro-affirm effectively

Take your D&I knowledge to the next level

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...

What's a CCDI Individual Practitoner?

Find out more...

Become certified this year!

The Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional™ (CCIP) remains the first professional certification for diversity and inclusion practitioners in Canada. It is designed to formalize and present the breadth and depth of your professional experience to employers.

Registration for our autumn batch is available till September 19; exams will take place October 19. Learn more...

Watch the CCIP video above to find out more.

Multicultural calendar

World Alzheimer’s Month

September 5: International Day of Charity

September 6: Labour Day

September 6: Rosh Hashanah

September 8: International Literacy Day

September 10: Ganesh Chaturthi

September 10: World Suicide Prevention Day

September 15: Yom Kippur

September 20-26: International Week of the Deaf

September 20: Sukkot

September 21: International Day of Peace

September 21: Mid-Autumn Festival (Moon Cake Festival

September 22: Fall Equinox

September 23: International Day of Sign Languages

September 27: Shmini Atzeret

September 28: Simchat Torah

September 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 30: Orange Shirt Day

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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.

Camosun College	Ellis Don	Saint Elizabeth Health Care
Canadian Accredited Independent Schools	Giant Tiger	TJX Canada
Canadian Transportation Agency	LHH	TMX Group Ltd
CBCL	McKesson Canada	Turner Construction
CDW Canada	Modis	University Students' Council of Western
City of North Vancouver	Muskoka Brewery	VF Outdoor Canada Co.
City of Spruce Grove	Réseau Compassion Network
College of Veterinarians of BC	Roots