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− | ! Time !! Activity !! Description !! Speakers (including presenters, moderators) !! Format !! Location | + | ! Time (ET) !! Activity !! Description !! Speakers / Moderators !! Location |
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− | | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. || '''Kiosk fair and networking''' (in-person only) || Participants can visit kiosks hosted by networks, departments, and community partners to learn about initiatives that support neurodiversity and accessibility. This is also a chance to connect informally with colleagues before the main program begins. || Hosts and volunteers (TBD) || In-person only || Water Court Foyer, National Gallery of Canada (380 Sussex Dr., Ottawa) | + | | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (1 hour) || '''Kiosk fair and networking''' || Meet representatives from departments, networks, and partner organizations supporting accessibility and neuroinclusion across the public service.<br>Participating kiosks include: '''My Menopause at Work''', '''LiveWorkPlay''', and the '''Interdepartmental Network of Disability and Accessibility Chairs (INDAC)'''. || — || Water Court Foyer, National Gallery of Canada |
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− | | 1:00 – 1:10 p.m. || '''Welcome''' || An Indigenous elder from the Kitigan Zibi Anishnabeg nation will open the celebration with a welcome and prayer, The co-hosts will open the event with a land acknowledgement and an overview of the day’s agenda. They will also outline accessibility features available to participants and provide practical information for both in-person and virtual attendees. || Moderators: Annie Godon (OSGG); Dani Marshall (ISC) || Hybrid || Auditorium, National Gallery of Canada + Zoom livestream | + | | 1:00 – 1:20 p.m. (20 minutes) || '''Welcome''' || Opening of the event by the co-hosts and an opening address from Elder Claudette Commanda of the Kitigan Zibi First Nation. || <br> |
| + | * '''Dani Marshall''', Project Management Advisor, Indigenous Services Canada<br> |
| + | * '''Annie Godon''', OHS Officer, Office of the Secretary to the Governor General<br> |
| + | * '''Claudette Commanda''', Elder, Kitigan Zibi First Nation |
| + | || Auditorium and Zoom livestream |
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− | | 1:10 – 1:30 p.m. || '''Opening remarks from senior leaders''' || Senior leaders from Canadian Heritage and other departments will share words of welcome to participants, highlighting the importance of building a public service that empowers the success of neurodivergent employees. The speakers will highlight the importance of neurodiversity in the federal public service and set the stage for the afternoon’s discussions under the theme “Many minds, one mission.” || Isabelle Mondou (Canadian Heritage) || Hybrid || Auditorium, National Gallery of Canada + Zoom livestream | + | | 1:20 – 1:40 p.m. (20 minutes) || '''Opening remarks from senior leaders''' || Senior leaders from Canadian Heritage and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency share reflections on the importance of neuroinclusion in the federal public service. || <br> |
| + | * '''Isabelle Mondou''', Deputy Minister, Canadian Heritage<br> |
| + | * '''Diane Allan''', Associate Vice President, Policy and Programs, Canadian Food Inspection Agency |
| + | || Auditorium and Zoom livestream |
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− | | 1:30 – 1:40 p.m. || '''Health break''' || A short break for participants to recharge. In-person attendees can access the decompression room, while virtual attendees are encouraged to take a quick pause. || — || In-person and virtual pause || Auditorium, National Gallery of Canada + Zoom livestream | + | | 1:40 – 2:25 p.m. (45 minutes) || '''Fireside Chat – Leading with Inclusion: Neurodivergent Executives in the Federal Public Service''' || A conversation with neurodivergent executives on inclusive leadership and how cognitive diversity strengthens decision-making and innovation in the public service. || <br> |
| + | * '''Moderator: Sancho Angulo''', Co-Chair, Infinity, Manager, Accessibility, Canadian Heritage<br> |
| + | * '''Alex Benay''', Associate Deputy Minister, Enterprise Pay Coordination, Public Services and Procurement Canada<br> |
| + | * '''James Gilbert''', Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Strategic Service and Policy, Employment and Social Development Canada<br> |
| + | * '''Diane Allan''', Associate Vice President, Policy and Programs, Canadian Food Inspection Agency |
| + | || Auditorium and Zoom livestream |
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− | | 1:40 – 2:25 p.m. || '''Fireside chat – Leading with inclusion: A conversation with senior leaders on neurodiversity''' || This moderated conversation will bring together senior leaders who identify as neurodivergent or as strong allies. The discussion will focus on how inclusive leadership drives better decision-making, creates supportive workplaces, and strengthens the public service as a whole. || Moderator: Sancho Angulo (Infinity) • Panelists: James Gilbert (ADM, Service and Policy - ESDC), Diane Allan (Associate VP, Programs and Policy - ESDC) || Hybrid || Auditorium, National Gallery of Canada + Zoom livestream | + | | 2:25 – 2:35 p.m. (10 minutes) || '''Health break''' || A short pause for participants to stretch or take a break before the final panel discussion. || — || — |
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− | | 2:25 – 2:35 p.m. || '''Health break''' || A brief pause before the final panel discussion. Attendees can stretch, refresh, or prepare for the next session. || — || In-person and virtual pause || Auditorium, National Gallery of Canada + Zoom livestream | + | | 2:35 – 3:35 p.m. (1 hour) || '''Panel Discussion – Navigating Change: Strategies for Neurodivergent Employees in the Federal Public Service''' || A panel of neurodivergent employees discusses how to navigate change and adapt to shifting priorities while maintaining well-being and success at work. || <br> |
| + | * '''Moderator: Annie Godon''', OHS Officer, Office of the Secretary to the Governor General<br> |
| + | * '''Daniel Paulin''', IT Manager, Correctional Service Canada<br> |
| + | * '''John Ward''', Human Resources Specialist Advisor, Canada Revenue Agency<br> |
| + | * '''Alejandro Gonzalez''', Senior Advisor, Organizational Leadership Development and Change Management, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada |
| + | || Auditorium and Zoom livestream |
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− | | 2:35 – 3:35 p.m. || '''Panel – Embracing change: Neurodivergent public servants on navigating uncertainty''' || A panel of neurodivergent employees will share personal experiences and strategies for managing change in the workplace. Discussion will explore how to navigate shifting priorities, balance competing demands, and adapt to uncertainty in today’s public service environment. || Moderator: Annie Godon (OSGG) • John Ward (CRA), Daniel Paulin (CSC), and Alejandro Gonzalez (IRCC) || Hybrid || Auditorium, National Gallery of Canada + Zoom livestream | + | | 3:35 – 3:55 p.m. (20 minutes) || '''Closing reflections''' || Closing remarks from Infinity’s co-chairs and a personal reflection from Infinity’s student representative. || <br> |
| + | * '''José Nieto Moreno''', Co-Chair, Infinity, Shared Services Canada<br> |
| + | * '''Sancho Angulo''', Co-Chair, Infinity, Canadian Heritage<br> |
| + | * '''Eileen Bédard''', Student, Canadian Heritage |
| + | || Auditorium and Zoom livestream |
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− | | 3:35 – 4:00 p.m. || '''Closing remarks and reflections''' || The co-hosts will close the event with a summary of key themes and a message of thanks to speakers, participants, and volunteers. They will also share resources and encourage continued learning and engagement beyond PSNW. || Dani Marshall (Infinity) and co-hosts || Hybrid || Auditorium, National Gallery of Canada + Zoom livestream | + | | 3:55 – 4:00 p.m. (5 minutes) || '''Closing remarks''' || The event hosts conclude the day’s program and thank participants, speakers, and volunteers for their contributions. || <br> |
| + | * '''Dani Marshall''', Indigenous Services Canada<br> |
| + | * '''Annie Godon''', Office of the Secretary to the Governor General |
| + | || Auditorium and Zoom livestream |
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| === Accessibility features for the October 20 event=== | | === Accessibility features for the October 20 event=== |