Intersectionality and Allyship (INC1-E37)

Overview

Delivery method

Online

Duration

1 hour

Audience

All public servants at all levels

Description

Building a strong and diverse public service requires confident and compassionate leaders willing to advocate for the needs of everyone and support the creation of spaces where members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities can thrive. Understanding how to do this through the lens of intersectionality is of critical importance. In addition, encouraging the inclusion of allies brings together our communities.

This impactful event features public service leaders sharing their stories and discussing ways in which the federal government is increasing intersectional cultural capacity. Participants will learn about intersectionality and allyship, as well as concrete actions that leaders can take to be more vulnerable and empathetic—thereby transforming our workplace into places of safety and growth to better support its diverse communities.

This event is presented in collaboration with the Public Service Pride Network, the Black Executives Network and the National Managers Community.

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Speakers

• Dee Jenkins (they/them), Associate Ombudsperson, Indigenous Services Canada
• Marc-André Millaire (he/him), Director General, 2SLGBTQI+ Secretariat , Women and Gender Equality Canada
• Tina Walter (she/her), Retired Executive Public Servant and Current Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Professional Independent Consultant

Moderator

• Meredith Richmond (she/her), Regional Lead for Ontario, National Managers’ Community, and Member of the CSPS 2SLGBTQIA+ Employee Network, Canada School of Public Service
• Hantz Prosper (he/him), Director General, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada