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==[[File:SHCPS.png|65px|left|alt=Alternative text]]Who We Are==

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The Defence Team Black Employees Network (DTBEN) is a ~~newly launched~~ grassroots network focused on serving the well-being of the Black civilian and military members within the Defence Team. Our efforts are in large part dedicated to providing peer support by bringing Black employees and members together to share their experiences, explore, discuss and create meaningful actions to support the dismantling of persistent anti-Black racism in the Defence Team, and to build a vibrant community of Black DT members, and amplify Black employment equity.

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The Defence Team Black Employees Network (DTBEN) is a grassroots network focused on serving the well-being of the Black civilian and military members within the Defence Team. Our efforts are in large part dedicated to providing peer support by bringing Black employees and members together to share their experiences, explore, discuss and create meaningful actions to support the dismantling of persistent anti-Black racism in the Defence Team, and to build a vibrant community of Black DT members, and amplify Black employment equity.

DTBEN is here to provide a safe space for all Black Defence employees to connect, to discuss barriers, and challenges they face in the workplace and to support one another most importantly. We provide tools, guidance and a venue to help bridge those gaps through lunch and learns by bringing in experts to help alleviate the areas of concern.

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*As the largest employer of Black employees in the federal public service, the Defence Team’s middle and senior leadership tables lack sufficient representation of Black executives.

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*DTBEN is distinct from the Defence Visible Minority Advisory Group and is specifically focused on the needs of Black employees and is accountable to the collective interests of Black Defence Team members

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*DTBEN is distinct from the Defence Visible Minority Advisory Group and is specifically focused on the needs of Black employees and is accountable to the collective interests of Black Defence Team members.

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*As the largest employer of Black employees in the federal public service, the Defence Team’s middle and senior leadership tables lack sufficient representation of Black executives.

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*DTBEN is distinct from the Defence Visible Minority Advisory Group and is specifically focused on the needs of Black employees and is accountable to the collective interests of Black Defence Team members

==[[File:SHCPS.png|65px|left|alt=Alternative text]]Our Mission==

Stronger Together 💪🏿

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The ~~singular~~ goal of the DTBEN is to provide support to and solidarity with Black Defence Team members. It is DTBEN’s aspiration to positively contribute, where we can, to higher strategic goals. For instance, the Privy Council Office, outlines in the Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion, clear direction for the federal public service, to commit to personally learning about racism, reconciliation, accessibility, equity and inclusion and fostering a safe, positive environment where these conversations are encouraged throughout our workplaces. DND provided an update to the continuous progress made in support of the Clerk’s Call to Action in Summer 2021. Moreover, the Prime Minister also announced in 2019, that Canada would recognize the United Nations’ International Decade for People of African Descent (2014-2025) and committed to addressing systematic anti-Black racism in Canada. That said, DTBEN’s highest strategic priority is the wellbeing and prosperity of Black peoples within the DT who continue to encounter anti-black racism and who continue to navigate white supremacy.

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The goal of the DTBEN is to provide support to and solidarity with Black Defence Team members. It is DTBEN’s aspiration to positively contribute, where we can, to higher strategic goals. For instance, the Privy Council Office, outlines in the Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion, clear direction for the federal public service, to commit to personally learning about racism, reconciliation, accessibility, equity and inclusion and fostering a safe, positive environment where these conversations are encouraged throughout our workplaces. DND provided an update to the continuous progress made in support of the Clerk’s Call to Action in Summer 2021. Moreover, the Prime Minister also announced in 2019, that Canada would recognize the United Nations’ International Decade for People of African Descent (2014-2025) and committed to addressing systematic anti-Black racism in Canada. That said, DTBEN’s highest strategic priority is the wellbeing and prosperity of Black peoples within the DT who continue to encounter anti-black racism and who continue to navigate white supremacy.

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===⭐Our Guiding Principles===

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*As a collective network, guided by Black knowledge and practices, we will not replicate power dynamics that are rooted in oppressive structures

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*As a collective network, guided by Black knowledge and practices, we will not replicate power dynamics that are rooted in oppressive structures

*We hold safe and brave spaces for each other taking care of our collective mental health and well-being.

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==[[File:SHCPS.png|65px|left|alt=Alternative text]]Meet Our Co-Chairs==

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[[File:~~COCHAIRS 3~~.~~jpg~~|center]]

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[[File:Co chairs 2023.png|center]]

===⭐Our Allies===

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☑️Feedback on departmental initiatives that support the betterment of Black Defence Team members within National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces.

===📋Additional Resources===

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[https://www.canada.ca/en/privy-council/corporate/clerk/call-to-action-anti-racism-equity-inclusion-federal-public-service.html Forward Direction Call to Action]

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[https://www.canada.ca/en/privy-council/corporate/clerk/call-to-action-anti-racism-equity-inclusion-federal-public-service/letters-implementation/2/national-defence.html Department of National Defence Letter on Implementation of the Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion]

==[[File:SHCPS.png|65px|left|alt=Alternative text]]What DTBEN is NOT==

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❌Conflict Solutions and Services (CSS)

❌Sexual Misconduct Response Centre (SMRC)

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❌Chain of Command (COC)

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❌Chain of Command (COC)

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❌Mental Health Experts

==[[File:SHCPS.png|65px|left|alt=Alternative text]]Be Seen Campaign==

[[File:Be Seen.jpg|Be Seen.jpg|center]]

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==[[File:SHCPS.png|65px|left|alt=Alternative text]]Intl Decade for People of African Descent==

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[[File:Africandescent-emblem en.png|center]]

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The International Decade aims to celebrate the important contributions of people of African descent worldwide, advance social justice and inclusion policies, eradicate racism and intolerance, promote human rights, and assist in creating better, more prosperous communities, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals spearheaded by the United Nations.

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DTBEN is proud to celebrate our DM as a Deputy Minister Ally for the UN Decade for People of African Descent (UNDPAD) within the federal public service.

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“As leaders, we have an obligation to create a healthy, respectful, inclusive, productive workplace. We have to create a tone that sets an environment where people can talk about the workplace that they want” Matthews, 2020.

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==[[File:SHCPS.png|65px|left|alt=Alternative text]]Upcoming Events==

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==='''📅'''18 July 2023 - DTBEN 3rd Birthday Dinner (NCR)===

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==='''📅'''20 July 2023 - Lunch and Learn (Virtual Event)===

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A session informing the Network of the National CoChairs trip to The United Nations Permanent Forum for People of African Descent. Joined by special guest Bernadeth Betchi.

==[[File:SHCPS.png|65px|left|alt=Alternative text]]Past Events==

===Black History Month 2022===

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===In-Person Networking Event (NCR) - February 2023===

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==~~[[File:SHCPS.png|65px|left|alt~~=~~Alternative text]]Upcoming Events==~~

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~~==='''📅'''~~In-Person Networking Event (NCR) - February 2023~~~~===

==[[File:SHCPS.png|65px|left|alt=Alternative text]]Becoming a Member==

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