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==[[File:DTBEN Logo THUMB.jpg|65px|left|alt=Alternative text]]Who We Are==

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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.

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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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==[[File:DTBEN Logo THUMB.jpg|65px|left|alt=Alternative text]]Our Mission==

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~~Stronger Together~~ 💪🏿

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Ubuntu - I am because We Are.

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A collection of values and practices that people of Africa or of African origin view as making people authentic human beings. While the nuances of these values and practices vary across different ethnic groups, they all point to one thing – an authentic individual human being is part of a larger and more significant relational, communal, societal, environmental and spiritual world.

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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DTBEN advocates for the dismantling of anti-Black Racism, both in internal policies and programs that directly affect Black Defence Team members and their families/dependents and in public policy and program delivery, military training and planning and in operations that keep Canada Safe, Secure, Engaged.

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===⭐Our Guiding Principles===

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===⭐Our Guiding Principles===

*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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*We will document our work and tell our collective stories using our words and centering our collective and diverse Black perspectives in the narratives.

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~~===⭐Our Allies===~~

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We are thankful to our allies for supporting our efforts and standing with us as we continue to speak up against discrimination and carrying out our mission.

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==[[File:DTBEN Logo THUMB.jpg|65px|left|alt=Alternative text]]What We Provide==

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☑️Mentorship

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☑️Mentorship

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☑️Career support and advice

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☑️Career support and advice

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☑️Assistance accessing and using rescources when mistreatment occurs

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☑️Assistance accessing and using rescources when mistreatment occurs

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☑️Formal recognition of Black excellence

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☑️Formal recognition of Black excellence

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☑️A sense of community among Black Defence Team members

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☑️A sense of community among Black Defence Team members

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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.

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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===

[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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==[[File:DTBEN Logo THUMB.jpg|65px|left|alt=Alternative text]]What DTBEN is NOT==

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❌A Defence Advisory Group (DAG)

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❌A Defence Advisory Group (DAG)

❌Conflict Solutions and Services (CSS)

❌Sexual Misconduct Response Centre (SMRC)

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==[[File:DTBEN Logo THUMB.jpg|65px|left|alt=Alternative text]]CAF Systemic Racism==

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This settlement provides individual payments, the option to participate in a restorative engagement process, and other systemic relief measures to improve the organizational culture and systems within the CAF with the objective of addressing and eliminating racial discrimination and racial harassment in the CAF.

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Were you directly affected by racism as a CAF member? If so, the Federal Court has approved a final settlement agreement that might affect you. Learn more about your rights here:

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[https://www.classaction.deloitte.ca/en-CA/caf-racism-class-action/ Canadian Armed Forces Racial Discrimination and Racial Harassment Class Action Claims Administration]

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==[[File:DTBEN Logo THUMB.jpg|65px|left|alt=Alternative text]]Black-Centric Mental Health Resources==

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🛈[https://www.abpsi.org Association of Black Psychologists]

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🛈[https://www.beam.community Black Emotional and Mental Health]

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🛈[https://blackmentalhealth.ca Black Mental Health Canada]

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🛈[https://www.blacktherapistlist.com/ Black Therapist List]

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🛈[https://blackwomeninmotion.org Black Women in Motion]

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🛈[https://famhas.ca FAMHAS Foundation]

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🛈[https://swchc.on.ca Somerset West Community Health Centre]

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🛈[https://www.beam.community/ Black Emotional and Mental Health]

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🛈[https://bwhi.org Black Women’s Health Imperative]

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🛈[https://www.communityhealingnet.org/emotional-emancipation-circle-2/ Emotional Emancipation Circles]

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🛈[https://ourselvesblack.com/home Ourselves Black]

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🛈[https://www.sistaafya.com Sista Afya]

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==[[~~File~~:~~DTBEN Logo THUMB~~.~~jpg|65px|left|alt~~=~~Alternative text~~]]~~Be Seen Campaign~~==

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🛈[https://therapyforblackgirls.com Therapy for Black Girls]

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🛈[https://therapyforblackmen.org Therapy for Black Men]

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🛈[https://www.ethelsclub.com Ethel’s Club]

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🛈[https://www.insidehook.com/article/health-and-fitness/10-virtual-mental-health-resources-that-cater-to-black-communities Healus]

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🛈[https://www.blackmentalwellness.com/fact-sheets-info-1 Black Mental Wellness]

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🛈[https://thelovelandfoundation.org The Loveland Foundation]

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🛈[https://www.acrossboundaries.ca Across Boundaries]

==[[File:DTBEN Logo THUMB.jpg|65px|left|alt=Alternative text]]Intl Decade for People of African Descent==

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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” Bill Matthews, 2020.

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~~==[[File:DTBEN Logo THUMB.jpg|65px|left|alt=Alternative text]]Upcoming Events==~~

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~~==='''📅'''Coming Soon===~~

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~~==[[File:DTBEN Logo THUMB.jpg|65px|left|alt=Alternative text]]Past Events==~~

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~~===DTBEN Fireside Chat: Unpacking Rising 2025 with BENREN - March 2025===~~

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~~===DTBEN and Dr. Hogarth - A Conversation on Culture Evolution - January 2025===~~

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~~===Commemorative Wreath Laying in honour of Black Veterans (NCR) - November 2024===~~

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~~===DTBEN Lunch and Learn - Experiences of Black Women in the CAF - Captain Charlery - October 2024===~~

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~~===DTBEN Lunch and Learn - Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention - September 2024===~~

==[[File:DTBEN Logo THUMB.jpg|65px|left|alt=Alternative text]]Becoming a Member==

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DTBEN recognizes that in their day jobs, many of members may directly and indirectly work on files/initiatives that have an impact on the lived experiences of Black Defence Team Members (e.g., staffing, informal conflict resolution, career coaching, anti-racism, etc.). DTBEN will provide a sounding board and support system for these members as needed. DTBEN will not place additional tasks on the formal/day-to-day workload of its members however, DTBEN will strive to find ways to support/enhance how our members can deliver on their day-to-day jobs while also supporting the broader goal of ensuring our Black community is equipped to navigate systemic, anti-Black racism.

===Contact Us===

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~~📧Interested in becoming a member? Questions? Would you like more information? Send~~ us an [mailto:dtben-rened@forces.gc.ca e-mail].</font~~></b~~>

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📧Send us an [mailto:dtben-rened@forces.gc.ca e-mail].

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