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<big>Whether you are involved in policy development, program implementation, or frontline service delivery, this Masterclass will equip you with the knowledge and skills to navigate the ethics of human rights work and to promote a culture of equity and respect within the Canadian Federal Public Service and Defence Team.</big>

<big>Whether you are involved in policy development, program implementation, or frontline service delivery, this Masterclass will equip you with the knowledge and skills to navigate the ethics of human rights work and to promote a culture of equity and respect within the Canadian Federal Public Service and Defence Team.</big>

== '''Masterclass Teacher - Ritu Bhasin''' ==

== '''Masterclass Teacher - Richard Sharpe''' ==

'''<big>Ritu Bhasin, Award-Winning Empowerment Coach, Speaker, Bestselling Author</big>'''

'''<big>Richard Sharpe, Director, Black Equity Branch, Treasury Board Secretariat</big>'''[[File:RS.jpg|alt=|left|frameless|445x445px|link=https://wiki.gccollab.ca/File:RS.jpg]]<big>Richard Sharpe has been a human rights advocate for 30 years, both at the community and institutional levels. Until the beginning of this year, he worked within the Canadian Federal Public Service, where he held several national positions representing employees as both a union representative and as a leader in employee-led organizations. In 2017 he co-founded the first Black employee network in the federal government, the Federal Black Employee Caucus, to tackle anti-Black racism in that institution. He held the position of Director of Equity, Anti-racism, Diversity and Inclusion at the Department of Justice Canada, where he spearheaded department and enterprise-wide initiatives to address long-standing discriminatory practices in the federal government. He is currently the Director of the Black Equity Branch, Treasury Board Secretariat in the Ontario Public Service.</big>

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<big>Born in Toronto, Canada to Sikh Punjabi immigrant parents, living a life rooted in belonging for her means embracing her imperfections, loving hard even though she's had her heart broken a bazillion times, and embracing all aspects of herself — the good, the bad, and the ugly. It means taking care of herself so that she can live her best and give her best to others. It means wearing funky clothes, dancing it up to Bhangra and Soca music, and laughing really loud.</big>

<big>It also means speaking up about injustice and using her actions to interrupt the oppression that permeates society.</big>

<big>At the community level, Richard was instrumental in forming the 613/819 National Capital Region Black Hub to bring together Black community members and organizations to collectively address anti-Black racism in areas such as education, policing, and mental health. He has also been involved in leading initiatives to realize the objectives of the United Nations International Decade for People of African Descent (UNDPAD), including securing government support for Black Economic Inclusion initiatives and being prt of Black community efforts to create the National Institute for People of African Descent (NIPAD). In December 2022, he was part of the Canadian civil society delegation at the United Nations Permanent Forum for People of African Descent.</big>

<big>But most importantly, belonging for Ritu is about creating a world where everyone can be who they are. She want you to live your best, most authentic and empowered life, even in the face of experiencing hurtful, hateful, and harmful things. This is your fundamental right in life.</big>

<big>Richard has championed disaggregated socio-demographic data collection efforts at all levels and in all sectors. His work regionally and nationally is intended to improve the condition of Black and African diaspora communities in Canada. Richard is a sought-after speaker for his frank commentary on systemic racism, anti-black racism and allyship and for his concrete solutions for action and results. His opinion pieces have been published in the Ottawa Citizen and LinkedIn.</big>

 

<big>It also means speaking up about injustice and using her actions to interrupt the oppression that permeates society.</big>

 

 

 

 

 

 

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== '''Co-hosts''' ==

== '''Co-hosts''' ==