I'm on a very compassionate and caring team Women and Gender Equality Canada. Everyone helps to create a safe space for sharing. When racist events against BIPOC happened, when 215 and then 751 Indigenous children's graves were discovered, the team gathered to share and care for each other's emotions.

This is not my first time listening to Indigenous people telling residential school stories, but every time was a shocking time. Everyone's story was different but always powerful. I appreciate their courage to dig through the most hurtful memories to share with us. #TRC

Next week, I am going back to Service Canada with an exciting role in Communications. Today, my colleagues at WAGE organized a farewell party for me, and I surprised them with a farewell video. Will miss these lovely and heart-warming people. Video link: biteable.com/watch/3134248/…

"Is that your real hair?" "No, where are you REALLY from?" "You don't seem gay" "You're too assertive" Day-by-day, slight-by-slight, microaggressions can have a macro impact. So, what is a "microaggression"? (1/4)

#FightRacism

The exciting #WTRegion #DiversityAwarenessWeek has started! The speakers were inspirational and the activities were so much fun! If you haven't made reservation, find the contact persons in the full menu bit.ly/DAWmenu and ask for the event links as walk-ins!

Day 2 of #WTRegion #DiversityAwarenessWeek knowledge potluck! Today's specials: * Creating safer and more inclusive spaces for 2SLBGTQ+ * Intersectionality * Virtual coffee with Visible Minorities Network For walk-ins, reach out to each event contact person for the event links

Over the past 2 days, we had a great time learning more about diversity and inclusion at #WTRegion #DiversityAwarenessWeek! 3 days left to get involved. Come join us! Day 3 specials: * Employee Wellness Profile and Accessibility updates * “Global Fare” Recipe Book Submission

Did you know...about mental health? What do you know about diversity and inclusion? Come to test it out and read more at bit.ly/DAWtakeout! #WTRegion #DiversityAwarenessWeek

Creating accessible documents can be done in 4 easy steps, using some handy, built-in features in Microsoft Word. For more helpful guidance, check out the Digital Accessibility Toolkit: ow.ly/FQxS50IUCRG

Just released! The #WTRegion Diversity and Employment Equity Committee collaborated with the Centre of Expertise for Diversity and Inclusion to publish a #DiversityAwarenessWeek Special Edition in Diversity, Inclusion and You newsletter! Check it out!

"I'm not trying to be disrespectful, I'm just appreciating your culture." Today we're talking cultural appropriation. Read the thread, or go to the new Guide on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Terminology for info: ow.ly/pkB650IY97m #AHM2022 (1/5)

The Office of the Federal Housing Advocate Advocate’s office has launched its submission process. For the 1st time, anyone in Canada who has faced inadequate housing or homelessness can share their experience & make a submission to the Advocate using the online tool ➡️ bit.ly/3PObtRA

#StandWithIranianWomen

Meet the newly elected Network of Asian Federal Employees (NAFE) Steering Committee, learn more about our plans, ask questions and chat! Come join us at an online Meet and Greet! Thursday, November 10th, 2022 3-4 PM ET/1-2 PM MT/12-1 PM PT To register: tiny.cc/MnG

#NetworkofAsianFederalEmployees appreciates your generosity! Donate to #GCWCC and then join our prize draw for a $50 gift card of your choice! Enter now! Event ends on Dec 9, 2022. Check out instructions on #NAFE's GCConnex page under Events.

#NetworkofAsianFederalEmployees invites you to celebrate the Year of Rabbit with us! Jan 19, 10-11PT/1-2ET. No registration required, click on this Teams link to join. shorturl.at/EIPX3 Featuring: Guzheng performance, Analysis of Year of the Rabbit, and story sharing!

It is Asian Heritage Month and the Network of Asian Federal Employees is hosting the first Trust Circle for our members! The theme of this trust circle is our heritage and identities. To register, visit NAFE.eventbrite.ca. Seats are limited!

Save the date! #NetworkofAsianFederalEmployees and Health Canada’s Visible Minority Network would like to invite you to join our discussion on “How do we define ourselves? - Asian Canadian Self-Identities and Journey of Acceptance”! Registration will be launched soon. #AHM2023

GoC colleagues, come to celebrate Lunar New year February 7 11:30am to 1:30pm PT Lobby 401 Burrard St RSVP by January 30: bit.ly/lunarnewyear20… Cost $20pp (e-transfer to [email protected]) Food & cultural entertainment included *Green event BYO container & cutlery