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Hello everyone!
Autumn is one of my favourite times of year – a season of change, when the days shorten, the leaves transform, and people settle into their routines after a summer of rest and relaxation. It can be an invigorating time to refocus and explore new and exciting opportunities.
First, I couldn’t be more thrilled to have opportunity to talk with our invited guest, Yin Brown, the Director of IDEA at the Abilities Centre, for our first webinar this month, Intersections of disability and mental health. As a person who transitioned from being fully sighted to completely blind, Yin will share her unique perspectives on the mental health challenges faced by those with a disability when seeking employment. This conversation will be shared as a podcast later this month.
Second, I’m getting excited to travel to a few cities around the country to present our fall Community of Practice events. It’s a joy to meet new people and reconnect with old friends, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to discuss how to create a culture of belonging and inclusion.
Last, I invite you to explore our most recent episode of Leader Talks with Anne-Marie Pham, where I sat down with Laura Arndt, the Chief Operating Officer of the Survivors’ Secretariat. Laura shares her knowledge about the history and the lasting negative legacy of the Canadian Indigenous residential school system and discusses ways to move towards true reconciliation in Canada. Though the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is at the end of September, this timeless conversation is an important reminder of the ongoing work needed to bring about lasting and impactful change.
Have a fantastic month, everyone! I’ll see you in November!
All the best,
Anne-Marie Pham
CEO
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