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Line 192: − ISC has really dedicated members of the Visible Minority Working Group who really helped to make the event come together & for it to run smoothly. − − Our topics/themes of discussion are also really pertinent to the society we live and work in today so it also means we have lots of passionate speakers we can draw from - in public service, academia, or in the corporate world − In 2022, Working Group members are particularly focused on the development of a unique mentorship tool designed to remove barriers to career development supports. Members are also conducting an employee engagement survey to gain an understanding of the priorities for visible minority employees in Indigenous Services Canada and set priorities into the future. + − For my perspective on the event, here are some of my thoughts:+ − * − * I feel privileged to work in a Department that values our diverse voices and thoughts and creates spaces for us to continue important discussions+ + +
User:Diversity & Inclusion in Action - event summary (view source)
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- Generally very thoughtful and nuanced answers and many demonstrated a strong understanding of how both concepts apply within the workplace.
- Generally very thoughtful and nuanced answers and many demonstrated a strong understanding of how both concepts apply within the workplace.
<blockquote><big>"Equality essentially means '''providing everyone with the same amount of resources''' regardless of whether everyone needs them. ... Equity is when '''resources are shared''' based on what each person needs in order to adequately level the playing field."</big>
[https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/equity-equality-whats-the-difference-global-goals/ <small>Equity vs Equality: What’s the Difference? (globalcitizen.org)</small>]</blockquote>
'''Question 3. How does Indigenous Services Canada measure up on ensuring an equal/equitable workplace?'''
'''Question 3. How does Indigenous Services Canada measure up on ensuring an equal/equitable workplace?'''
Our topics/themes of discussion are also really pertinent to the society we live and work in today so it also means we have lots of passionate speakers we can draw from - in public service, academia, or in the corporate world
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<big>" ISC has really dedicated members of the Visible Minority Working Group who really helped to make the event come together & for it to run smoothly. I feel privileged to work in a Department that values our diverse voices and thoughts and creates spaces for us to continue important discussions."</big>
'''- Clara Wong, Launch Event Lead'''</blockquote>In 2022, Working Group members are particularly focused on the development of a unique mentorship tool designed to remove barriers to career development supports. Members are also conducting an employee engagement survey to gain an understanding of the priorities for visible minority employees in Indigenous Services Canada and set priorities into the future.
