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=='''<big>About the Ask Me Anything Series</big>'''==

=='''<big>About the Ask Me Anything Series</big>'''==

<big>The series also provides an opportunity for you to know that you aren’t alone, these experiences, especially the negative ones are systemic and happen all too frequently throughout the public service. The objective by shining this light is to continually increase the network of public servants ready to take action and move forward towards a culture of inclusivity and belonging.</big>

<big>The series also provides an opportunity for you to know that you aren’t alone, these experiences, especially the negative ones are systemic and happen all too frequently throughout the public service. The objective by shining this light is to continually increase the network of public servants ready to take action and move forward towards a culture of inclusivity and belonging.</big>

== <big>'''Mission - Ask Me Anything Series'''</big> ==

==<big>'''Mission - Ask Me Anything Series'''</big>==

<big>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.</big>

<big>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.</big>

<big>We know through diversity, workplaces and communities are stronger, more successful and resilient. And most important, it creates spaces of inclusion and fosters a workplace of belonging where people feel valued.</big>

<big>We know through diversity, workplaces and communities are stronger, more successful and resilient. And most important, it creates spaces of inclusion and fosters a workplace of belonging where people feel valued.</big>

=='''<big>AMA Calendar</big>'''==

 

== '''<big>AMA Calendar</big>''' ==

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|<big>March, 9</big>

|<big>December 14</big>

|<big>[[Women in STEM]]</big>

|<big>[[Neuro-Diversity is Diversity]]</big>

|<big>[[Bilingualism]]</big>

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|<big>April 13</big>

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|<big>Sikh Heritage Month</big>

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|<big>May 18</big>

|<big>July 13</big>

|<big>Asian Heritage Month</big>

|<big>[[Pride: Self-Discovery and Difficult Journeys]]</big>

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|<big>June 22</big>

|<big>June 22</big>

|<big>National Indigenous History Month</big>

|<big>[[National Indigenous History Month 2022|National Indigenous History Month]]</big>

|<big>[[Asian Heritage Month.]]</big>

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|<big>April 20</big>

|<big>Pride</big>

|<big>[[Sikh Heritage Month]]</big>

 

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|<big>February 9</big>

|<big>February 9</big>

<big>Here’s what you need to do:</big>

<big>Here’s what you need to do:</big>

* <big>Invite your leaders and colleagues in your organization to an Ask Me Anything watch party, tune in live and watch the session together. Make sure it’s in their calendars.</big>

*<big>Invite your leaders and colleagues in your organization to an Ask Me Anything watch party, tune in live and watch the session together. Make sure it’s in their calendars.</big>

* <big>Before the watch party, book a “After the AMA – Team Session” with your immediate team for the day after the event for 30-60mins. Share the resource guide and have these questions for discussion.</big>

*<big>Before the watch party, book a “After the AMA – Team Session” with your immediate team for the day after the event for 30-60mins. Share the resource guide and have these questions for discussion.</big>

=== '''After the AMA – Team Session Discussion Questions''' ===

==='''After the AMA – Team Session Discussion Questions'''===

# <big>What    was my main takeaway – expand and share an amazing quote, story or moment</big>  

#<big>What    was my main takeaway – expand and share an amazing quote, story or moment</big>

# <big>What made me uncomfortable/    what was one of my blind spots?</big>  

#<big>What made me uncomfortable/    what was one of my blind spots?</big>

# <big>What is an example of a    systemic discrimination that I am aware of in my life?</big>  

#<big>What is an example of a    systemic discrimination that I am aware of in my life?</big>

# <big>What am I not going to do    anymore?</big>  

#<big>What am I not going to do    anymore?</big>

# <big>How can I use my voice/    influence – both overtly/covertly</big>

#<big>How can I use my voice/    influence – both overtly/covertly</big>

# <big>Where am I going to dig    in and learn more?</big>  

#<big>Where am I going to dig    in and learn more?</big>

# <big>How    will I continue this conversation?</big>

#<big>How    will I continue this conversation?</big>

<big>It is important that we find value in the experiences, the unique characteristics of each other. When we develop our cultural competence, we are able to work better together within our teams and respond to each other with relevant empathy and compassion. By celebrating and sharing our authentic selves, we gain a greater appreciation for each other and the diversity that surrounds us.It is important that we find value in the experiences, the unique characteristics of each other. When we develop our cultural competence, we are able to work better together within our teams and respond to each other with relevant empathy and compassion. By celebrating and sharing our authentic selves, we gain a greater appreciation for each other and the diversity that surrounds us.</big>

<big>It is important that we find value in the experiences, the unique characteristics of each other. When we develop our cultural competence, we are able to work better together within our teams and respond to each other with relevant empathy and compassion. By celebrating and sharing our authentic selves, we gain a greater appreciation for each other and the diversity that surrounds us.It is important that we find value in the experiences, the unique characteristics of each other. When we develop our cultural competence, we are able to work better together within our teams and respond to each other with relevant empathy and compassion. By celebrating and sharing our authentic selves, we gain a greater appreciation for each other and the diversity that surrounds us.</big>

=='''Interested in Becoming a Speaker?'''==

=='''Interested in Becoming a Speaker?'''==

We are always looking for new speakers to share their stories and help others to be heard. If you are interested in coming on stage or know a public servant with topic relevant public experience, send us a message at DiversityandInclusion-Diversiteetinclusion@forces.gc.ca

<big>We are always looking for new speakers to share their stories and help others to be heard. If you are interested in coming on stage or know a public servant with topic relevant public experience, send us a message at DiversityandInclusion-Diversiteetinclusion@forces.gc.ca</big>