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 Welcome to Treasury Board of Canada’s Black Employee Network Wiki Page

Welcome to Treasury Board of Canada’s Black Employee Network Wiki Page

This page is a public wiki hosted by Treasury Board of Canada’s (TBS) Black Employee Network (BEN) to facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Our Black Employee Network Group on GCconnex, is a safe space to discuss barriers faced by Black employees and to have real conversations about inclusion, anti‑black racism and discrimination.

BEN provides a unique opportunity to be part of a forum to reflect upon the reality of racism and discrimination in the workplace. We all have a role to play in dismantling anti-Black racism in the GC and in Canada.

To all public servants: we encourage you to join us in taking a stand. Join the Black Employee Network Group on GCconnex, and explore the resources, events and announcements posted on this page, as we prepare our official launch.

Where to start?

-Watch & learn: The Canada School of Public Service’s panel on Understanding Anti-Black Racism and How to be an Ally

-Read & learn: the Glossary of Terms from the Canadian Race Relations Foundation

-Participate & learn: by registering for PSAC’s webinar, Anti-Black racism: It's everyone's fight. On Thursday July 23, join panelists Richard Sharpe, Larry Rousseau, Goretti Fukamusenge and Darlène Lozis in a discussion on how we can dismantle anti-black racism in workplaces and unions.

Anti-Black Racism Resources:

- Welcome to Black Canada: How to take action

- Anti-Racism Resource Guide

- Anti-racism resources

- Things You Should Know (Read, Listen, Research and Donate to) in Becoming a White Ally

- Edmonton anti-Black racism tool kit

- Anti-Racism and Unlearning Resources

- Anti-Racist Tools

- Racial Equity Tools

Featured Community: Federal Black Employee Caucus

The Federal Black Employee Caucus (FBEC) supports efforts at the national, regional, and local levels to address issues faced by Black federal public servants.

FBEC’s two objectives are to:

- Collect disaggregated employment equity data to better understand where Black federal public servants are employed and what’s happening to them.

- Support the mental health of Black employees by working together to reduce harassment and discrimination in the workplace.