You Belong – Creating an Intersectional Public Service (INC1-E44)

Overview

Delivery method

Hybrid

In-person

Online

Duration

1 hour

Audience

All public servants at all levels

Description

It is important to recognize that people have various intersecting identity factors that shape their perspectives, beliefs, and experiences. Adopting an intersectional approach can help employees foster a more equitable and inclusive public service where everyone feels that they belong.

This dynamic opening event will explore the concept of belonging for 2SLGBTQIA+ employees in the public service, focusing on diversity factors such as gender identity, race, ethnicity, and disability.

Participants will learn how using an intersectional approach can help evaluate the impacts of government initiatives and positively influence the development of effective mitigation strategies to address issues arising in the workplace.

This event is hosted in partnership with the Public Service Pride Network.

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Speakers

• Charles Béraud, Director, Outreach and Engagement, 2SLGBTQl+ Secretariat, Women and Gender Equality Canada
• Claire Banke, Program Advisor, Benefits and Integrated Services Branch, Service Canada
• Lisa Smylie, Assistant Deputy Minister, Communications and Public Affairs, Indigenous Services Canada and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada

Moderator

• Doreen Flynn, Senior Communications Advisor, Department of National Defence