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<big>'''Co-hosted by:''' Darlene Bess and Rob Chambers</big>
<big>'''Featuring:''' Sancho Angulo, Stacey Ileleji, and Samantha Moonsammy</big>
<big>'''Date and time:''' Wednesday, June 19, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM EST</big>
<big>'''Co-hosted by''' Ryan Dawodharry and Jasmine Swadia</big>
<big>'''Date and time:''' Wednesday, September 18, from 1:00 to 2:30 PM EST</big>
<big>'''Audience:''' Open to all Government of Canada employees</big>
<big>'''Audience:''' Open to all Government of Canada employees</big>
<big>'''Link to join:''' [https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MmNiMTY0NWQtNGUwNC00YzQ5LWJmMDMtZDYzOTI2NDZiOWI4%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22325b4494-1587-40d5-bb31-8b660b7f1038%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22905de883-ee9c-42a6-bfee-cc866f97f03e%22%7d Join the event]</big>
<big>'''Link to join:''' [https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MTBlZDZkYTctZmRjNC00MzlkLWJmOTAtYzllOTQyNDM5Nzgw%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22325b4494-1587-40d5-bb31-8b660b7f1038%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22905de883-ee9c-42a6-bfee-cc866f97f03e%22%7d Join the event]</big>
<big>'''Submit a question:''' [https://forms.office.com/r/uVAcX6rNXr Submit a question to our panellists]</big>
<big>'''Submit a question:''' [https://forms.office.com/r/6mcm2yAai3 Submit a question to our panellists]</big>
== '''About Event and Speakers''' ==
== '''About Event and Speakers''' ==
=== <big>Event description</big> ===
=== <big>Event description</big> ===
<big>In June, we commemorate National Indigenous History Month. During this month, we recognize the rich history, heritage, perseverance, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Canada.</big>
<big>Join us for an engaging "Ask Me Anything" session, where we spotlight Co-Conspirators and Change Makers in Government. This event will feature a panel of visionary leaders driving culture change and fostering belonging within the federal public service.</big>
<big>Learning about the cultural and linguistic diversity as well as the contributions of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples, places and experiences is a step forward each Canadian can take on the path to reconciliation.</big>
<big>Gain insight into the challenges and successes of creating impactful change from a diverse panel of speakers who have made significant strides in advancing workplace culture change. They will share their experiences, strategies, and lessons learned in their journeys toward making meaningful contributions.</big>
<big>In this month’s Ask Me Anything (AMA), we will honour National Indigenous History Month with a courageous conversation on Reconnecting with Identity. Join us as our speakers share their sincere stories and candid reflections on the Ask Me Anything stage!</big>
<big>Join us as our speakers share their sincere stories and candid reflections on the Ask Me Anything stage!</big>
=== <big>About the Ask Me Anything series</big> ===
=== <big>About the Ask Me Anything series</big> ===
=== <big>Meet our panellists</big> ===
=== <big>Meet our panellists</big> ===
====<big>Sancho Angulo, Advisor, Privacy and Data Governance, Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat</big>====
[[File:Dylan Jenkins.png|alt=|left|frameless|154x154px]]<big>Sancho Angulo is an autistic Filipino-Canadian public servant, neurodiversity advocate, and public speaker. At 13, Sancho was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, now a part of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and draws from his personal journey to propel his advocacy and public speaking on embracing neurodiversity in the workplace</big>
==== <big>Dylan Jenkins (they/he - lel/il/lui), Senior Executive Advisor, Economic Development Policy and Engagement, Indigenous Services Canada</big> ====
<big>Dylan Jenkins began his journey as a dedicated federal public servant 23 years ago and is currently serving as a Senior Executive Advisor in Economic Development Policy and Engagement at Indigenous Services Canada. Throughout Dylan’s enduring and distinguished career, he has worked in the areas of Indigenous governance and administration, economic development, community housing, and infrastructure, education, social development and partnerships and Indigenous Cultural Competency training and development.</big>
<big>Born and raised in North Bay Ontario, Dylan’s ancestral lands include Treaty 1, 3, and 5, and is matrilineally connected to York Landing First Nation in northern Manitoba.</big>
<big>Sancho currently works as an Advisor, Privacy and Data Governance with the Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat. He is the Co-Chair and founder of [https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Finfinityinfinite&data=05%7C02%7C%7C475cd8309d2742ba497d08dca7f18ae8%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638569903114482773%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=HQnbHlR2imEhLtKz8cYimE9V6m4LiacN3QUHbQsj05Y%3D&reserved=0 Infinity – The Network for Neurodivergent Public Servants], the Government of Canada’s interdepartmental network focused on connecting and advancing neurodivergent employees across Canada’s federal public service. Having grown to more than 1,600 members across 80 federal institutions, Infinity is the largest government-wide neurodiversity network in the G7. For his efforts, Sancho was named by Future of Good as one of its [https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffutureofgood.co%2F2024-young-impact-leaders%2F&data=05%7C02%7C%7C475cd8309d2742ba497d08dca7f18ae8%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638569903114488566%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=y0q%2FXdwCITMOM8ghgP%2B8ukW4D%2B1sB3tnWS7FcRaLgCo%3D&reserved=0 2024 Young Impact Leaders – 30 Changemakers to Watch For].</big>
<big>Over the past 30 years, Dylan has been mentored by Wisdom Keepers and Spiritual Advisors from the Omushkego, Anishinaabe, Algonquin, Haudenosaunee, Tuscarora and Métis Nations, and as a sanctioned Two-Spirit Knowledge Keeper, and Storyteller, Dylan lives by and shares teachings imparted by his Elders, Teachers, and Guides.</big>
<big>An accredited privacy professional with CIPP/C and CIPM credentials from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), Sancho currently serves as a Co-Chair of the IAPP KnowledgeNet chapter in Ottawa.</big>
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<big>Sancho holds a Master of Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) and a Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management (BPAPM), specializing in Communication Technologies and Regulation, both from Carleton University.</big> <br />
====<big>Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class Pat Stevens, Indigenous Advisor to the Chaplain General, Royal Canadian Chaplain Service, Canadian Armed Forces, Department of National Defence</big>====
====<big>Stacey Ileleji, Change Management Specialist, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Office of the Chief Human Resources</big>====
<big>Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class Pat Stevens's career reflects his strong commitment to both his nation and his cultural heritage. His journey began in 2001 with the Canadian Forces Aboriginal Entry Program, leading to eventually sailing aboard HMCS Halifax. It was in Thunder Bay where his commitment to exploring and embracing his Anishinaabe roots began. As a sonar operator turned mentor and instructor in Halifax, and later at CFLRS-St Jean, Stevens not only guided new recruits but also vigorously promoted Indigenous representation and cultural practices within the military.</big>
[[File:20211102SUK0980D001-edit (1).jpg|alt=|left|frameless|206x206px]]<big>Stacey Ileleji is a Change Management Specialist at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer. She developed the change management infrastructure that supported over 60 federal public service organizations in implementing an enterprise-wide classification conversion, modernizing two occupational groups. In addition to co-chairing the Interdepartmental Organizational Change Network (IOCN), the public service’s Change Management Community of Practice, Stacey also co-chairs the Human Resources Council's (HRC) Community Engagement Hub in collaboration with the HRC’s Executive Director.</big>
<big>As the Quebec military co-chair for the Defence Aboriginal Advisory Group, he was a strong advocate for Indigenous rights, contributing to the establishment of a cultural center that would allow spiritual practices to flourish. His return to HMCS Halifax saw him undertaking overseas deployments, during which he worked to maintain spiritual connections among Indigenous crew members.</big>
<big>Stacey’s passion for her work is supported by a Master's degree in Organizational Leadership from Adler University in Chicago and a Bachelor of Commerce degree with Honours from Carleton University, specializing in economics, strategic human resources management, and organization development. She also holds a certification in Change Management from ProSci.</big>
<big>In 2021, Stevens was appointed as the second Indigenous advisor to the Chaplain General for the Royal Canadian Chaplain Services in Ottawa. In this capacity, he continues to support and advocate for the spiritual and cultural needs of Indigenous military personnel. Through his efforts, Stevens contributes to preserving and enhancing the legacy of his predecessors, ensuring that the spiritual needs and cultural rights of Indigenous service members are acknowledged and upheld.</big>
<big>Her expertise has led to invitations to speak at GovConnex, Policy Ignite, and multiple InfoNex conferences on HR Data Analytics and Change Management.</big>
<big>Outside of her professional achievements, Stacey is an avid music lover, singer-songwriter, and performer. She enjoys travelling with her husband and two children.</big>
==== '''<big>Samantha Moonsammy, Section Head Lead Advisor for Diversity and Inclusion, Materiel Group, Department of National Defence</big>''' ====
[[File:Vanessa Brousseau.jpg|alt=|left|frameless|320x320px]]
[[File:Vanessa Brousseau.jpg|alt=|left|frameless|320x320px]]<big>Samantha has spent over 20 years in the public service working in numerous communications, outreach and engagement initiatives that focus on the people side of business. But Samantha is much more than that. Her layers include being a woman, mother, partner, daughter, sister, community builder and immigrant.</big>
<big>As an Indo-Caribbean Canadian, she was born in Guyana, South America and immigrated to Canada as a toddler. From a young age, dating back to elementary school to the present, Samantha has been a leader in diversity, inclusion and equity, always helping to amplify the voice of others and create sustainable change in organizations to build deeper respect and understanding for all humans. Samantha lives in the Ottawa area and spent some time in Toronto and Barbados during her Master’s degree in Communications and Culture. She is a passionate world traveller who has worked and studied in India, China, France and the Caribbean. Her daily mantra: Be the change you wish to see in the world. <br></big>
=== <big>Meet our co-hosts</big> ===
=== <big>Meet our co-hosts</big> ===
====<big>Ryan Dawodharry, A/Deputy Director and Senior Counsel, National Litigation Sector, Department of Justice</big>====
[[File:Darlene Bess.jpg|alt=|left|frameless|307x307px]]<big>After two summers in a private firm in downtown Vancouver, Ryan articled at Justice Canada in 2013. He began his career as counsel in the Public Safety Defence and Immigration portfolio before moving to the Criminal Law and International Assistance (CLIA) group in 2016.</big>
====<big>Darlene Bess, Assistant Deputy Minister, Chief Finances, Results and Delivery Officer, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada</big>====
<big>Darlene has 30 years of experience in both the private and public sectors. She is currently the Assistant Deputy Minister and Chief Finances, Results and Delivery Officer with Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada. Prior to this, Darlene served as the Chief Financial Officer for the Department of Finance Canada. Darlene also held various senior financial management positions at the Office of the Comptroller General for Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Mitel Networks Limited, Office of the Auditor General of Canada and Shoppers Drug Mart Limited. </big>
<big>Ryan’s practice within CLIA focuses on extradition, mutual legal assistance and criminal law. He also serves as BC Regional Office’s Notice of Constitutional Question coordinator on criminal matters.</big>
<big>Ryan co-founded the BCRO’s Mental Health and Physical Wellness Committee and was one of the first chairs of the BCRO’s Diversity and Inclusion Action Committee. Ryan recently completed a three-year term as a chair of the Advisory Committee for Racialized persons at Justice. He also serves as a member of the Mental Health and Strategic Advisory Group, the National Litigation Sector’s EDI Steering Committee, the Racialized Employee Chairs and Champions Steering Committee, and the national CBA Equality Subcommittee. Ryan recently received an award from the Deputy Minister of Justice for his leadership in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.</big>
<big>Ryan’s career at Justice has been shaped and supported by the great colleagues, mentors and managers who’ve been a part of his journey. Following that example, Ryan serves as a mentor to new lawyers and principal to articled students at Justice.</big>
<big>Outside of work, Ryan also mentors law students through the CBA and he is working towards completing UBC’s Anti-Racism certificate program by the end of this year. Ryan is a second generation Canadian with Kashmiri and Mauritian ancestry. He has been unsuccessful at convincing Justice to open a beach front office in Mauritius.</big>
====<big>Jasmine Swadia, Executive Assistant, Correctional Services Canada</big>====
[[File:Official Portrait.jpg|alt=|left|frameless]]<big>Jasmine Swadia, Kingston, Ontario, is a dedicated professional with over eight years of experience in public safety, operations, and program management. Known for her innovative approach, Jasmine thrives on challenges and excels in maximizing team productivity and cohesion.</big>
<big>Fluent in multiple languages, Jasmine possesses exceptional communication skills that enable her to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders. She holds a Master’s degree in Criminology and Social Justice from Ryerson University and a Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice & Law from the University of Guelph-Humber, where she received multiple honors throughout her academic journey.</big>
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<big>Currently, Jasmine works for Correctional Service Canada as an Executive Assistant at Grand Valley Institution, collaborating closely with the Senior Management team. Her previous roles within the organization have included serving as a Project Officer for Citizen Engagement & Ethnocultural Services, Policy & Information Sharing Specialist, Victim Services Officer, and Parole Officer. She has worked in Community Parole Offices, Regional and National Headquarters, and in many multilevel security prisons across Ontario, showcasing her deep understanding of complex issues in her field.</big>
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<big>Jasmine is passionate about Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and focuses on applying a Gender-Based Analysis (GBA) lens to her work. Beyond her professional endeavors, she volunteers as a Mentoring Case Worker at Youth Diversion, where she supports vulnerable youth through restorative justice techniques. Her versatile experience also includes roles in the financial sector, highlighting her adaptability across industries.</big>
<big>Jasmine Swadia’s career is a testament to her dedication, expertise, and unwavering commitment to making a positive impact in her community and advancing her field.</big>
== '''Mission: Ask Me Anything series''' ==
== '''Mission: Ask Me Anything series''' ==
We recognize that individuals are composed of a multitude of layers that make us who we are. We do not fit easily in one box or another and we can’t be neatly counted. We represent the mosaic of Canada.
We recognize that individuals are composed of a multitude of layers that make us who we are. We do not fit easily in one box or another and we can’t be neatly counted. We represent the mosaic of Canada.
