ISC Visible Minority Working Group (VMWG)

ISC Visible Minority

Contents

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• 1 About us/Purpose
• 2 Message from VMWG Champion
• 3 Activities/Calendar
  • 3.1 Upcoming bi-weekly VMWG meetings  
  • 3.2 Dates & Events
• 4 Subcommittees
  • 4.1 Career Development
  • 4.2 Communications
  • 4.3 Awareness
• 5 Resources
• 6 Join us

About us/Purpose

To support the public service employment equity objectives, the Visible Minority Working Group (VMWG) of Indigenous Services Canada aims to identify and discuss issues and recommend solutions related to the recruitment, career development, retention, and equitable advancement of employees belonging to visible minorities groups.

Message from VMWG Champion

“I started my career in the federal public service in 2002, and I’m thrilled to bring my experiences as a visible minority working in the federal public service to the Visible Minorities Champion role and to promote the importance of creating a work environment in which all employees can thrive. I feel humbled to be able to work in this role to develop new, innovative approaches to address some of the issues that I’ve encountered first-hand in my own journey, as well as meet those who are willing to step to the plate to create change during this transformative time. I’m committed to raising awareness about the challenges staff face; celebrate diversity; and provide staff a forum for discussing how to create a more diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. It is my belief that it’s important for everyone in the department to feel involved and implicated in discussions on the barriers faced by visible minorities and actions that can be taken to create a more inclusive and respectful workplace. I’m happy to help bring the discussion out into the open, shine a light on challenges, and invite everyone to contribute to developing solutions. Kenza El Bied, Champion, Visible Minority Working Group

Activities/Calendar

Upcoming bi-weekly VMWG meetings  

• April 26th, 2022
• May 13th, 2022
• May 24th, 2022

Dates & Events

• November 18th to November 19th: VMWG Launch Event
• February 1st to February 28th: Black History Month

• May 1st to May 31st : Asian Heritage Month

• August 1st: Emancipation Day

• September 30th: Orange Shirt Day  
• October 1st to October 31st: Latin American Heritage Month  

Subcommittees

The Visible Minority Working Group has a number of subcommittees. If you are interested participating in a particular area, please also reach out to us: sacchampionminoritevisible-iscvisibleminoritychampion@sac-isc.gc.ca  

Career Development

• Identifying and addressing issues related to the recruitment, career development, retention, and equitable advancement of employees belonging to visible minority groups.
• Influence departmental practices and policies that relate to the recruitment, promotion, training, and career development of visible minorities.  
• Assist visible minority employees in their professional development.  

Communications

• Promoting the Visible Minority Working Group and its activities and events as well as developing its presence on the web and creating content.
• Provide support to other sub-committees in the planning events.
• Administer the group's online presence,
• Facilitate engagement and communications with other equity deserving groups.

Awareness

• Organizing activities in order to increase awareness around systemic racism and discrimination.
• Create awareness campaigns order to enhance competency,

Resources

Visible Minorities Champions and Chairs Committee (VMCCC)

ISC BC Region Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism Learning Hub

Career development Resources

Diversity and inclusion, equity, and anti-racism: employees' hub

Join us

All in ISC are welcome to join the National Visible Minority Working Group. Feel free to contact us if you are interested or have ideas to share: sacchampionminoritevisible-iscvisibleminoritychampion@sac-isc.gc.ca