GC Diversity Networks - Réseaux de la-diversité-du GC

The GC Diversity and Inclusion Landscape / Le paysage de la diversité et de l'inclusion au sein du GC

Throughout the Federal Public Service, communities of practice, working groups and teams from coast to coast to coast are working hard to help move the dial forward and make the GC more Diverse, Inclusive and anti-Racist. Click on the following links to learn about what's underway.

GC Diversity Networks highlights the networks active at the National, Regional, or Local level, and includes their contact details as well.

GC Diversity Initiatives shows what initiatives are Currently Underway aiming to push the dial forward in the Federal Public Service.

GC Informal Networking and Mentorship Program Equity and equity seeking employees can use the Equity Mentorship and Networking Program to connect with colleagues across the GC who have similar lived experiences.

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Dans toute la fonction publique fédérale, des communautés de pratique, des groupes de travail et des équipes d'un bout à l'autre du pays travaillent d'arrache-pied pour faire avancer les choses et rendre le GC plus diversifié, plus inclusif et plus antiraciste. Cliquez sur les liens suivants pour en savoir plus sur ce qui est en cours.

Réseaux de la-diversité-du GC met en évidence les réseaux actifs au niveau national, régional ou local, et inclut également leurs coordonnées.

Initiatives De Diversité Du GC Initiatives en matière de diversité du GC montre les initiatives en cours visant à faire avancer les choses dans la fonction publique fédérale.

Programme informel de réseautage et de mentorat du GC Les employés en quête d'équité peuvent utiliser le Programme de mentorat et de réseautage en matière d'équité pour entrer en contact avec des collègues de tout le GC qui ont des expériences de vie similaires.

GC Diversity Networks - Réseaux de la-diversité-du GC

This is a crowdsourced list containing  information on all networks, communities, working groups and teams work to answer the Clerks Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion.

If you or your  Community of Practice, Network, Working Group or Team is working in Diversity, Inclusion, anti-Racism or Ableism in the Government of Canada, please add the name of you group in the first column below. In the second column please indicate if the group is working at the regional, national or local level. In the third column please indicate if the network is interdepartmental and in the last column please list a brief description of the network including information on how to join.

Employee networks are an effective way to increase inclusion within our workplaces. We encourage folks to use this list to make connections, share resources and best practices and come together to move the dial forward. If you need assistance in adding your initiative to the below table please contact us.

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Il s'agit d'une liste de sources multiples contenant des informations sur tous les réseaux, communautés, groupes de travail et équipes qui travaillent pour répondre à l'Appel à l'action des greffiers sur l'antiracisme, l'équité et l'inclusion.

Si vous ou votre communauté de pratique, votre réseau, votre groupe de travail ou votre équipe travaillez dans le domaine de la diversité, de l'inclusion, de l'antiracisme ou du capacitisme au sein du gouvernement du Canada, veuillez ajouter le nom de votre groupe dans la première colonne ci-dessous. Dans la deuxième colonne, veuillez indiquer si le groupe travaille au niveau régional, national ou local. Dans la troisième colonne, veuillez indiquer si le réseau est interministériel et dans la dernière colonne, veuillez fournir une brève description du réseau, y compris des renseignements sur la façon de s'y joindre.

Les réseaux d'employés sont un moyen efficace d'accroître l'inclusion sur nos lieux de travail. Nous encourageons les gens à utiliser cette liste pour établir des liens, partager des ressources et des meilleures pratiques et se rassembler pour faire avancer les choses. Si vous avez besoin d'aide pour ajouter votre initiative au tableau ci-dessous, veuillez nous contacter.

Name of Network or Community / Nom du réseau ou de la communauté	Community Supports / Soutien aux communautés	Local, Regional or  National / Local, régional ou national	Interdepartmental / Interdépartemental	Description of Network / Links and Contact Details / Description du réseau / liens et coordonnées
Aboriginal Employee Advancement Committee Comité d’avancement des employés autochtones	Indigenous / Autochtones	Regional - Quebec	Interdepartmental / Interdépartemental	Aboriginal Employee Advancement Committee Comité d’avancement des employés autochtones Championne / Champion : Caroline Garon at caroline.garon@canada.ca
Accessibility Network / Réseau de l’accessibilité	Accessibility / l’accessibilité	National	Departmental / départemental - DFO/CCG / MPO/GCC	To develop a Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) network of engaged employees who will help shape the Department’s view of accessibility in the workplace. Établir à Pêches et Océans Canada (MPO) et à la Garde côtière canadienne (GCC) un réseau d’employés engagés qui aideront à donner forme à la vision du Ministère concernant l’accessibilité en milieu de travail.
Accessible Communications Community of Practice / Communauté de pratique sur les communications accessibles	All / Tous	National	Interdepartmental / Interdépartemental	Our Community of practice aims to connect colleagues from all fields and areas of communications across the GC to exchange ideas and work towards improving accessible communications. We meet quarterly. If you're interested in joining email: Martine Bareil or Christina Richard. Notre communauté de pratique vise à mettre en relation des collègues de tous les domaines et secteurs de la communication à travers le GC pour échanger des idées et travailler à l'amélioration de l'accessibilité des communications. Nous nous réunissons tous les trimestres. Si vous souhaitez vous joindre à nous, envoyez un courriel à Martine Bareil ou Christina Richard.
Anti-Racism Ambassadors Network (ARAN) Ambassadeurs du Réseau anti-Racisme (ARAR)	All / Tous	National	Interdepartmental / Interdépartemental	Anti-Racism Ambassadors Network / Ambassadeurs du réseau anti-racisme Email Community Resource Library Twitter
Anti-Racism Secretariat / Secrétariat Anti-Racisme	All / Tous	National	Departmental -Cdn Heritage	Anti-Racism Secretariat The Federal Anti-Racism Secretariat, within the Department of Canadian Heritage, coordinates federal action and drives Building a Foundation for Change: Canada’s Anti-Racism Strategy 2019–2022. Generic email: pch.antiracism-antiracisme.pch@canada.ca
Atlantic Diversity Community of Practice Communauté de pratique de la diversité de l'Atlantique	All / Tous	Regional - Atl	Interdepartmental / Interdépartemental	Atlantic Diversity Community of Practice Communauté de pratique de la diversité de l'Atlantique
Black Employees Advisory Council of NRCan (BEACON)	Black / Noir	National	Departmental - NRCan	BEACON is a network of Black employees at NRCan who have voluntarily come together to share their lived experiences and support each other.  BEACON works strategically and collaboratively with all levels of employees at NRCan to create awareness about Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), and eliminate anti-Black racism that exists within NRCan. One of the primary objectives of BEACON is to advocate for the resolution of issues affecting Black employees – promoting an NRCan where the qualifications and contributions of Black employees are recognized and celebrated, in addition to enabling and promoting the professional aspirations and advancements of Black talents.
Black Executive Network (BEN)	Black / Noir	National	Interdepartmental / Interdépartemental	reseaubenren@gmail.com Interim Steering Committee: Trudy Samuel Senior Director, Office of Diversity and Inclusion Natural Resources Canada Trudy.Samuel@NRCan-RNCan.gc.ca Albert Tshimanga Director, Call Centre Operations ESDC – Service Canada albert.tshimanga@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca
BC Committee for the Advancement of Native Employees CANE	Indigenous / Autochtones	Regional - BC	Departmental- ISC -CIRNAC	BC Committee for the Advancement of Native Employees CANE Services Canada and Crown Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada Indigenous employee network. Contact: Chair Richard George at richard.george@canada.ca.
Centre on Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) Centre sur la diversité et l'inclusion (CDI)	All / Tous	National	Departmental / Départemental	Centre on Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) Centre sur la diversité et l'inclusion (CDI)
Champions and Chairs Circle for Indigenous Peoples (CCCIP)	Indigenous / Autochtones	National	Interdepartmental / Interdépartemental	Champions and Chairs Circle for Indigenous Peoples (CCCIP)
Community of Federal Visible Minorities (CFVM) La Communauté des Minorités Visibles Fédérales (CFMV)	All / Tous	National	Interdepartmental / Interdépartemental	Community of Federal Visible Minorities (CFVM) La Communauté des Minorités Visibles Fédérales (CFMV)
Department of Fisheries and Oceans Pacific Aboriginal Circle	Indigenous / Autochtones	Regional - Pacific	Departmental - DFO	Department of Fisheries and Oceans Pacific Aboriginal Circle Contact: Brett Marchant at [[1]]
DFO & CCG Positive Space Initiative MPO &  GCC Initiative espace positif	Gender, sexually romantically diverse employees (2SLGBTQQIA+) Diverses orientations sexuelles, identités de genre et expressions de genre	National	Departmental – DFO/CCG Départmental – MPO/GCC	Positive space promotes a safe and inclusive work environment for diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. Positive Space / Espace positif (DFO/MPO) [[2]] L'espace positif favorise un environnement de travail sûr et inclusif pour diverses orientations sexuelles, identités de genre et expressions de genre.
Disability Management, Accommodations and Accessibility Community of Practice Communauté de pratique de la gestion de l'incapacité, obligation des mesures d'adaptation et accessibilité :	All / Tous	National	Interdepartmental / Interdépartemental	https://gcconnex.gc.ca/groups/profile/99914/disability-management-accommodations-and-accessibility-community-of-practice-communaute-de-pratique-de-la-gestion-de-lincapacite-obligation-des-mesures-dadaptation-et-accessibilite?language=en
Federal Black Employee Caucus (FBEC) Caucus des Employés Fédéraux Noirs (CEFN)	Black / Noir	National	Interdepartmental / Interdépartemental	Federal Black Employee Caucus (FBEC) https://twitter.com Caucus des Employés Fédéraux Noirs (CEFN)
Employment Equity Champions and Chairs Committees and Circle (EECCC) Comités et Cercle des champions et des présidents sur l'équité en emploi (CCPÉE)	All / Tous	National	Interdepartmental / Interdépartemental	Employment Equity Champions and Chairs Committees and Circle (EECCC) Comités et Cercle des champions et des présidents sur l'équité en emploi (CCPÉE)
ESDC Employees with Disabilities Network (EwDN)	Disabilities	National	Departmental - ESDC	The Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)’s Employees with Disabilities Network (EwDN) is an employee-led forum for employees of ESDC, including employees of Service Canada and Labour Program. NA-RESEAU_EMPL_HANDICAPES_DISABILITIES_NETWORK-GD@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca
ESDC Employee Pride Network (EPN)	LGBTQ2+	National	Departmental - ESDC	The Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)’s Employee Pride Network (EPN) provide a safe forum for LGBTQ2+ employees and their allies to connect and discuss issues related to the promotion of a healthy and inclusive work environment for LGBTQ2+ employees. na-reseaunetwork_fierte-pride-gd@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca
ESDC Visible Minorities Network (VMN)	All / Tous	National	Departmental - ESDC	Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)’s Visible Minorities Network (VMN) provides employees a forum to work together to address the needs, issues, concerns and challenges of members of visible minorities within ESDC. EDSC.Reseau.MV-VM.Network.ESDC@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca
ESDC Indigenous Employees' Circle (IEC)	Indigenous / Autochtones	National	Departmental - ESDC	The Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)’s Indigenous Employees' Circle (IEC) is the network for First Nations, Métis and Inuit employees of the Department. The network also welcomes allies who support a positive and inclusive workplace for Indigenous employees. NC-AEC-CEA-GD@hrdc-drhc.net
ESDC Black Engagement and Advancement Team (BEAT)	Black / Noir	National	Departmental - ESDC	The Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)’s Black Engagement and Advancement Team (BEAT)'s mandate is to identify and implement tangible and sustainable solutions to change the existing landscape for all Black employees at ESDC. edsc.dgsrh.sre.epen-beat.ws.hrsb.esdc@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca
ESDC Women’s Network (WN) Réseau des femmes (RF) d’EDSC	Women Femmes	National	Departmental – ESDC Départemental – EDSC	The Women’s Network is an employee-led by and for ESDC women, including Service Canada and the Labour Program. Membership to the Women’s Network is voluntary and open to all women (cis, trans, two-spirit, genderqueer and more) who share a common goal of a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Network provides a safe forum for women to connect, communicate, and discuss issues related to women within ESDC as much as anywhere else and in everyday life. [[3]] ************** Le Réseau des femmes est un forum dirigé par les employés et pour les femmes d’EDSC, y compris celles de Service Canada et le Programme du travail. L’adhésion au Réseau des femmes est volontaire et ouverte à toutes les femmes (cis, trans, bispirituelles, genderqueer et plus) qui partagent un objectif commun d’un milieu de travail diversifié et inclusif. Le Réseau offre un lieu sûr où les femmes pourront communiquer et discuter des enjeux liés aux femmes, que ceux-ci soient vécus au sein d’EDSC autant que partout ailleurs et dans la vie de tous les jours.
Federal Public Service Indigenous Training and Development Community of Practice Communauté de pratique de la Formation et développement autochtone de la Fonction publique fédérale	Indigenous / Autochtones	National	Interdepartmental / Interdépartemental	Federal Public Service Indigenous Training and Development Community of Practice Communauté de pratique de la Formation et développement autochtone de la Fonction publique fédérale
Federal Government Latin - American Heritage Group Gouvernement Fédéral Latin - American Heritage Group	Latin - American	National	Interdepartmental / Interdépartemental	Federal Government Latin - American Heritage Group Gouvernement Fédéral Latin - American Heritage Group
Federal Interdepartmental Table on Aboriginal Issues	Indigenous / Autochtones	Regional - Quebec	Interdepartmental / Interdépartemental	Federal Interdepartmental Table on Aboriginal Issues Contact / Contacte: Gérard Raharolahy at gerard.raharolahy@canada.ca
Federal Youth Network Réseau des Jeunes Fonctionnaires Fedéraux	All / Tous	National	Interdepartmental / Interdépartemental	Federal Youth Network Réseau des Jeunes Fonctionnaires Fedéraux
Filipino Public Servants Network (FPSN) | Réseau des fonctionnaires philippins (RFP)	Filipino / Philippins	National	Interdepartmental / Interdépartemental	An interdepartmental network connecting public servants of Filipino descent | Un réseau interministériel réunissant les fonctionnaires d'origine philippine https://www.facebook.com/groups/569363313941823 Contact Diyyinah.Jamora@sac-isc.gc.ca to be added to the members list
Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA+) Community of Practice Communauté de pratique de l'analyse comparative entre les sexes Plus (ACS+)	All / Tous	National	Interdepartmental / Interdépartemental	Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA+) Community of Practice Communauté de pratique de l'analyse comparative entre les sexes Plus (ACS+)
GoC Women in Non-Traditional Sectors Femmes du gouvernement du Canada occupant des postes non-traditionnels	Women / Femme	National	Interdepartmental / Interdépartemental	GoC Women in Non-Traditional Sectors Femmes du gouvernement du Canada occupant des postes non-traditionnels
Indigenous Centre of Expertise	Indigenous / Autochtones	National	Interdepartmental / Interdépartemental	The Indigenous Centre of Expertise provides expertise and support on hiring Indigenous talent, creating tailored pools and inventories, liaising and building partnerships with Indigenous communities and building an inclusive and barrier free staffing process to all federal public service hiring managers and HR professionals cfp.cea-icoe.psc@cfp-psc.gc.ca
Indigenous Federal Employees Network (IFEN) Réseau des employés fédéraux autochtones (REFA)	Indigenous / Autochtones	National	Interdepartmental / Interdépartemental	Indigenous Federal Employees Network (IFEN) [https://gcconnex.gc.ca/groups/profile/28747184/indigenous-federal-employee-network-ifen?language=en Réseau des employés fédéraux autochtones (REFA)]
Interdepartmental Black Employee Networks (I-BEN) Réseaux des employés noirs interministériel (I-REN)	Black / Noir	National	Interdepartmental / Interdépartemental	Interdepartmental Black Employee Networks (I-BEN) Réseaux des employés noirs interministériel (I-REN) TPSGC.CEFN-FBEC.PWGSC@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca Aida Kamara Co-Chair of I-BEN, Analyst/Advisor, Expenditure Aida.Kamara@tbs-sct.gc.ca
Interdepartmental Communications Working Group on Diversity and Inclusion Groupe de travail interministériel sur les communications en matière de diversité et d'inclusion	All / Tous	National	Interdepartmental / Interdépartemental	Interdepartmental Communications Working Group on Diversity and Inclusion Groupe de travail interministériel sur les communications en matière de diversité et d'inclusion
Interdepartmental Network on Diversity and Employment Equity (IDNDEE) Réseau interministériel sur la diversité et l'équité en matière d’emploi (RIDÉME)	All / Tous	National	Interdepartmental / Interdépartemental	Interdepartmental Network on Diversity and Employment Equity (IDNDEE) / Réseau interministériel sur la diversité et l'équité en matière d’emploi (RIDÉME)
Interdepartmental Terminology Committee on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Comité interministériel de terminologie sur l'équité, la diversité et l’inclusion	All / Tous	National	Interdepartmental / Interdépartemental	Interdepartmental Terminology Committee on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Comité interministériel de terminologie sur l'équité, la diversité et l’inclusion [[4]]
ISED Black Employees Network/ Réseau des employés Noirs de l’ISDE	Black / Noir	National	Departmental - ISED	The Black Employees Network (BEN) provides Black employees supported by allies, the opportunity to come together as a united voice to address challenges faced by Black employees and work together to eliminate anti-Black racism, discrimination and systemic barriers to inclusion in the Department. Le Réseau des employés noirs (REN), avec le soutien d’alliés, offre aux employés noirs l’occasion de se rencontrer et d’unir leurs voix pour aborder les difficultés auxquelles les employés noirs font face et travailler ensemble pour éliminer le racisme anti-Noirs, la discrimination et les obstacles systémiques à l’inclusion au sein du Ministère. http://ised.ben-ren.isde@ised-isde.gc.ca Kirwins Charles, Champion for ISED Black Employees Network (BEN) / Champion pour le Réseau des employés noirs (REN) d'ISDE Director, Office of the Corporate Secretary/ Directeur, Bureau du Secrétaire Général (BSG) http://kirwins.charles@ised-isde.gc.ca
ISED Racial Equity Network/ Réseau pour l'équité raciale de l'ISDE	REN/RER	National	Departmentai - ISED	The Racial Equity Network is a place where racialized employees and allies at ISED can share their diverse perspectives on how to build a more inclusive department. This is a safe space focused on listening and learning, where everyone is welcome, regardless of their background and differences. To best support the professional aspirations of its members, the Network will place an emphasis on hearing from members on challenges facing racialized employees and work with its Champion to ensure that barriers to professional growth are recognized and addressed. It is also commits to providing broad support to its members and sharing updates from senior management work, including issues related to human resources and around addressing systemic racism and unconscious bias in the organization. / Le Réseau pour l’équité raciale est un lieu où les employés racialisés et les alliés d’ISDE peuvent partager leurs diverses perspectives sur la façon de construire un ministère plus inclusif. Il s’agit d’un espace sécuritaire axé sur l’écoute et l’apprentissage, où chacun est le/la bienvenu(e), quels que soient leurs origines et différences. Afin de soutenir au mieux les aspirations professionnelles des membres, le Réseau mettra l’accent sur l’écoute pour mieux répondre aux défis auxquels sont confrontés les employés racialisés. Le Réseau s’engage à travailler avec son champion pour s’assurer que les obstacles à la croissance professionnelle sont reconnus et abordés. Il s’engage également d'apporter un large soutien à ses membres et à partager les mises à jour des travaux de la haute direction, notamment en ce qui concerne les ressources humaines, la lutte contre le racisme systémique et les préjugés inconscients au sein de l’organisation.
Jewish Public Servants Network (JPSN) Réseau des fonctionnaires publiques juifs (RFPJ)	Jewish / Juif	National	Interdepartmental / Interdépartemental	Jewish Public Servants Network (JPSN) Réseau des fonctionnaires publiques juifs (RFPJ) jps.gc.fpj@gmail.com https://gcconnex.gc.ca/groups/profile/91831554/jewish-public-servants-network-reseau-des-fonctionnaires-juifs-et-juives?language=en
Joint Employment Equity Committee (JEEC)	All / Tous	National	Interdepartmental / Interdépartemental	The Joint Employment Equity Committee (JEEC) provides a national forum that includes the Treasury Board Secretariat, the Public Service Commission, Bargaining Agents and departmental representatives. Laura Mackenzie Manages the agenda and secretariat [[5]] Debbie Johnston Winker, JEEC Co-chair Senior Director at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada [[6]] Eddy Bourque JEEC Co-chair [[7]]
Knowledge Circle for Indigenous Inclusion Cercle de Savior pour l'inclusion des Autochtones	Indigenous / Autochtones	National	Interdepartmental / Interdépartemental	Knowledge Circle for Indigenous Inclusion Cercle de Savior pour l'inclusion des Autochtones Jeremy Tait Primary contact for KCII, Director and Departmental Liaison, Engagement, Communications, for KCII (PCH) jeremy.tait@canada.ca
LGBTQ2 Secretariat /Secrétariat LGBTQ2	Pride	National	Interdepartmental / Interdépartemental	The LGBTQ2 Secretariat activities include working with LGBTQ2 stakeholders across the country, as well as across the federal public service to support the integration of LGBTQ2 considerations into the Government’s work. Dupuis2, Joël (PCH), Analyst, joel.dupuis2@canada.ca Fernand Comeau (PCH), Executive Director, LGBTQ2 Secretariat fernand.comeau@pch.gc.ca
Manitoba: Manitoba Aboriginal Employee Association	Indigenous / Autochtones	Provincial - Manitoba	Interdepartmental / Interdépartemental	Manitoba: Manitoba Aboriginal Employee Association Contact: Co-Chair Eunice Gross at eunice.gross@canada.ca. Co-Chair Tina Kabestra at tina.kabestra@canada.ca.
Muslim Federal Employees Network (MFEN) Réseau des Employés Fédéraux musulmans	Muslim	National	Interdepartmental / Interdépartemental	Muslim Federal Employees Network (MFEN) Réseau des Employés Fédéraux Musulmans
National Employment Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee (NEEDIC) Comité national sur l’équité en matière d’emploi, la diversité et l’inclusion (CNEEDI)	All / Tous	National	Departmental - CGC	Canadian Grain Commission / Commission canadienne des grains Contact: Chair: Elizabeth Tabert at elizabeth.tabert@grainscanada.gc.ca
National Managers Community (NMC) La Communauté nationale des gestionnaires (CNG)	All / Tous	National	Interdepartmental / Interdépartemental	National Managers Community (NMC) La Communauté nationale des gestionnaires (CNG) Subscribe to NMC News Abonnez-vous aux Nouvelles de la CNG
National Women's Network Réseau national des femmes	Women / Femme	National	Interdepartmental / Interdépartemental	National Women's Network Réseau national des femmes
Natural Resources Canada Visible Minority Advisory Council Conseil Consultatif Des Minorites Visibles de RNCan	All / Tous	National	Departmental - NRCAN	NRCan.visible_minority_advisory_committee-comite_consultatif_des_minorites_visibles.RNCan@canada.ca.
NRCan Indigenous Employees Network (IEN)	Indigenous / Autochtones	National	Departmental - NRCan	This network is composed of a community of NRCan employees of First Nation, Inuit, and Métis ancestry living across Canada. The network serves as a forum to advance Indigenous interests within the Department, share information, and support awareness activities that promote Indigenous cultures and values. The Indigenous employees network also share resources on their Source page for anyone interested in learning more about Indigenous communities.
NRCan Persons with Disabilities and Accessibility Network (PwDAN)	All / Tous	National	Departmental - NRCan	This network is open to all NRCan employees, not just those with disabilities, who want to help make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities. Their goals are to address issues of culture change and accommodation; create a workplace that fosters dignity and self-worth; help persons with disabilities realize their full potential and how they can fully contribute to NRCan's objectives. PWDAN also shares resources for both employees and managers to bridge any gaps and ensure individuals' success.
NRCan Pride Network	Pride	National	Departmental - NRCan	The Pride Network is a community of 2SLGBTQ2+ employees and their allies at NRCan. Pride Network holds social activities and educational events as well as provide mutual support to one antoher to promote a healthy and inclusive work environment and increase advocacy. This network contributes to NRCan's goal of being a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace, where LGBTQ2+ employees feel valued, and are engaged and productive.
Network of Asian Federal Employees (NAFE) Réseau des employés fédéraux asiatiques (REFA)	Asian / Asiatique	National	Interdepartmental / Interdépartemental	Network of Asian Federal Employees (NAFE) Réseau des employés fédéraux asiatiques (REFA)
Pacific Aboriginal Network Regional federal Indigenous employee network	Indigenous / Autochtones	Regional	Interdepartmental / Interdépartemental	Pacific Aboriginal Network Regional federal Indigenous employee network Contacts: Co-Chair: Rod Cunningham at rod.cunningham@servicecanada.gc.ca. Co-Chair: Mikele Sasakamoose at mikelle.sasakamoose@tc.gc.ca
Persons with Disabilities Champions and Chairs Committee (PwDCCC)	Disabilities	National	Interdepartmental / Interdépartemental	Persons with Disabilities Champions and Chairs Committee (PwDCCC)
Persons with Disabilities Network Réseau des personnes en situation de handicap	Disabilities	National	Departmental - CRA	https://gcconnex.gc.ca/groups/profile/55131179/cra-persons-with-disabilities-network-reseau-pour-les-personnes-en-situation-de-handicap-de-larc https://twitter.com/pwdn_rpsh
Pride@IRCC Fierté@IRCC	2SLGBTQIA+	National	Departmental - Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)	Pride@IRCC is an employee-led network that focuses on promoting 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion in the workplace. Fostering an environment that allows everyone to engage fully and authentically is an important part of that inclusion. The overall mandate of our network is to enhance the work experiences of 2SLGBTQ+ employees by creating a safe and accepting environment through engagement, education and advocacy. Pride / Fierté (IRCC) : [[8]]
Positive Space (LGBTQ2+) Espace Positif	Pride	National	Interdepartmental / Interdépartemental	Positive Space (LGBTQ2+) Espace Positif
Public Service Pride Network (PSPN) Le Réseau de la Fierté à la fonction publique (RFFP)	Latin - American	National	Interdepartmental / Interdépartemental	Public Service Pride Network (PSPN)   Le Réseau de la Fierté à la fonction publique (RFFP) Website: Public Service Pride Site Web : Fierté à la fonction publique
Racialized Women Belonging Group Groupe d’appartenance des femmes racialisées	Women / Femme	National	Interdepartmental / Interdépartemental	Racialized Women Belonging Group Groupe d’appartenance des femmes racialisées
The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS) Black Employees Network (the BEN) Le réseau des employés noirs (REN) du Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor (SCT)	Black / Noir	National	Departmental - TBS	The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS) Black Employees Network (the BEN) Le réseau des employés noirs (REN) du Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor (SCT)
Visible Minorities Champions and Chairs Committee (VMCCC)	All / Tous	National	Interdepartmental / Interdépartemental	Visible Minorities Champions and Chairs Committee (VMCCC) Erica Tao Regional DG at PCH, member of VMCCC Steering Committee and liaison officer for VMCCC Erica.tao@canada.ca
WAGE - GBA Plus – Tools FEGC - ACS Plus – Outils	All / Tous	National	Interdepartmental / Interdépartemental	WAGE - GBA Plus – Tools FEGC - ACS Plus – Outils cfc.acs-gba.swc@cfc-swc.gc.ca
Women in Defence and Security (WiDS) L'association Women in Defence and Security (WiDS)	Women / Femmes	National	Interdepartmental / Interdépartemental	https://www.wids.ca/cms
Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Les femmes en sciences, technologies, génie, et mathématiques (STGM)	Women / Femmes	National	Interdepartmental / Interdépartemental	Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Les femmes en sciences, technologies, génie, et mathématiques (STGM) [[9]]
W-T Centre of Expertise for Diversity and Inclusion (COE-DAI) Centre d’expertise sur la diversité et l’inclusion (CE-DEI) de la région de l’O. T.	All / Tous	Regional - Quebec	Departmental - ESDC	We support employment equity and diversity in the W-T Region. We are creating an environment conducive to innovation, learning, and development in response to the Privy Council Office’s Call to Action on anti-racism, equity, and inclusion. The Centre offers advice and guidance, learning resources, reports, support tools and contact information for employees and leaders in the W-T Region. Nous créons un environnement propice à l’innovation, à l’apprentissage et au perfectionnement en réponse à l’appel à l’action en faveur de la lutte contre le racisme, de l’équité et de l’inclusion du Bureau du Conseil privé. Le Centre d’expertise fournit des avis et conseils, des ressources d’apprentissage, des rapports, des outils de soutien ainsi que les coordonnées des employés et des dirigeants de la région de l’O. T. W-T COE-DAI website Contact : ESDC.WT.COEDAI.GD-GD.CEDI.WT.EDSC@servicecanada.gc.ca

GC Diversity Initiatives - Initiatives De Diversité Du GC

There are numerous initiatives springing up throughout government at the local, regional and national level, aiming to make the Federal workplace more diverse, inclusive and anti-racist. This is a centralized page where employees of any department can share what they are working on in order to aid in breaking down silos, increasing collaboration and spreading diversity and inclusion best practices within the public service.

In the first column please indicates the main driver behind your initiative. This can be networking, career development, employee retention, hiring practices, performance Management, employee networks etc. In the second column please provide a brief overview of the initiative and in the third column please include any links or resources along with the contact details of organizers.

If you need assistance in adding your initiative to the below table please contact us.

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De nombreuses initiatives voient le jour dans l'ensemble du gouvernement aux niveaux local, régional et national, dans le but de rendre le lieu de travail fédéral plus diversifié, inclusif et antiraciste. Il s'agit d'une page centralisée où les employés de tous les ministères peuvent partager ce sur quoi ils travaillent afin de contribuer à briser les silos, à accroître la collaboration et à diffuser les meilleures pratiques en matière de diversité et d'inclusion au sein de la fonction publique.

Dans la première colonne, veuillez indiquer le principal moteur de votre initiative. Il peut s'agir de réseautage, de développement de carrière, de rétention des employés, de pratiques d'embauche, de gestion du rendement, de réseaux d'employés, etc. Dans la deuxième colonne, veuillez fournir un bref aperçu de l'initiative et dans la troisième colonne, veuillez inclure tout lien ou ressource ainsi que les coordonnées des organisateurs.

Si vous avez besoin d'aide pour ajouter votre initiative au tableau ci-dessous, veuillez nous contacter.

Area of Focus / Domaine d'intérêt	Tell us about your initiative / Parlez-nous de votre initiative In the row below, please provide a brief overview of the work you are doing and please include any references and links along with the contact details of folks who are aware of the project. Dans la ligne ci-dessous, veuillez fournir un bref aperçu du travail que vous réalisez et inclure toute référence et tout lien ainsi que les coordonnées des personnes qui sont au courant du projet.
CSC’s Black Employee Network BEN	VISION To provide Black employees at Correctional Service Canada support that will allow them access to resources, workshops, guidance to key training opportunities, information sessions, mentors/sponsors and networking across regions and sectors. MISSION To promote the career advancement of Black employees within the Correctional Service of Canada by connecting them to opportunities, resources and networking prospects in order to support and empower Black employees to achieve their potential. By creating an atmosphere of encouragement in which black employees can prosper and flourish, it is our goal to ensure that the BEN will always be a safe space for employees to share their lived experiences and knowledge. We are not an advocacy group but a L.I.F.E. (Learning, Insight, Friendship, Education/Encouragement) group.  We will endeavour to bridge the gap between connecting black employees to resources that will aid in furthering their careers, raise concerns to upper management, a space to share successes and triumphs.
ESDC Black-Centric Lens	The Black-Centric Lens is a tool that will be embedded all internal processes to give specialized attention to Black Canadian communities to help policy analysts take their history, needs and lived experiences into account when designing or modifying the Department's programs, policies and services. Contacts : sarah.wiles@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca, francois.lachance@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca, aissatou.keita@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca, camilia.abdelmegid@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca , NC-GBA-ACS-GD nc-gba-acs-gd@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca
Hiring - Diverse Hiring and cross cultural supports.	The Federal Internship for Newcomers (FIN) Program, delivered by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), helps managers find top talent quickly by providing access to pools of highly qualified newcomers to Canada.  The skills, experience and new perspectives these candidates bring to their teams contributes to the creation of diverse and inclusive workplaces across the public service. For more information please email the FIN Team at IRCC.SIPFINP-PFSNAPEI.IRCC@cic.gc.ca
Joint Learning Program	Joint Learning Program – Anti-Racism: Let’s Talk virtual session, Respecting Difference/Anti-Discrimination in-person workshop (unavailable during the pandemic).https://www.jlp-pam.ca/discussion-eng     https://www.jlp-pam.ca/respectingdiff-respectdiff-eng  https://www.jlp-pam.ca/regions-eng#h2-4
Mentorship Mentorat	Mentorship Plus Programme Mentorat Plus
Promotion	Mosaic Leadership Development program Programme de perfectionnement en leadership Mosaïque : Aperçu
Raising Awareness	AMA - wiki (gccollab.ca) Ask Me Anything sessions is a platform to share stories, listen, ask respectful questions and continue on our journey to becoming more inclusive organizations. Cette séance fait partie de la série de séances Demandez-moi n’importe quoi qui nous sert de plateforme afin de partager des histoires, d’écouter, de poser des questions de façon respectueuse et de poursuivre notre parcours en vue de devenir une organisation plus inclusive.
Recruitment	Service Canada W-T Regional Recruitment Initiative (RRI): Equity Representation in Recruitment. Increasing representation for equity deserving groups in the W-T region as a response to the Clerk’s call to Action. Email: ESDC.W-T-RRI_O-T-RRI.EDSC@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca
Speakers / orateur	Federal Speakers' Forum on Diversity and Inclusion Forum des conférenciers fédéraux sur la diversité et l'inclusion

GC Informal Networking and Mentorship Program - Programme informel de Réseautage et de Mentorat sur l'équité du GC

Equity and equity seeking employees can use the Equity Mentorship and Networking Program to connect with colleagues across the GC who have similar lived experiences. The program can be used to set up small coffee meetings between employees across departments and levels interesting in connecting and receiving advice and colleagues from accross the public sector who share in their lived experiences.

If you are interested in being added to this platform please make a GC Wiki account and add your name to the table below:

Les employés en quête d'équité peuvent utiliser le Programme de mentorat et de réseautage en matière d'équité pour entrer en contact avec des collègues de tout le GC qui ont des expériences de vie similaires. Le programme peut être utilisé pour organiser de petites rencontres autour d'un café entre des employés de tous les services et de tous les niveaux intéressés à établir des liens et à recevoir des conseils et des collègues de tout le secteur public qui partagent leurs expériences vécues.

Si vous êtes intéressé à être ajouté à cette plateforme, veuillez créer un compte GC Wiki et ajouter votre nom au tableau ci-dessous :

Name / Nom	Pronoun / pronom	Email	Position / Dept	Member of an Equity or Equity Seeking Group(s) / membre d'un groupe d'équité ou de recherche d'équité	Can Informally Mentor (Y/N) / peut être un mentor informel	Interested in Networking with Other Equity Employees / intéressé par le réseautage avec des employés d'équité	Areas of Interest / Expertise / domaines d'intérêt / d'expertise	Can be a guest speaker / Peut être un conférencier invité
Adwoa Gyasi-Nimako	She/Her	Adwoa.gyasinimako@servicecanada.gc.ca	Advisor/ESDC	Black	Yes	Yes	Recruitment, Retention, Advancement, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Networking.	Yes
Aïssatou Keita	She/Her	aissatou.keita@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca	Policy Analyst GBA+ Center of Expertise	Black, African (sub-Saharan)	Yes	Yes	Networking, community outreach, Collaboration, GoC, Policies, Diversity and Inclusion, Career/Personal Development	Yes
Anna Candido	She/her	anna.candido@iaac-aeic.gc.ca	Plain language editor / Impact Assessment Agency	Filipino Asian Racialized / visible minority	Yes	Yes	Communication, writing, plain language, anti-racism, equity diversity and inclusion	No
Anu Shukla-Jones	She/Her	Anu.shukl-jones@cihr-irsc.gc.ca	Senior Advisor / Canadian Institutes of Health Research	Racialized / South Asian	Yes	Yes	Engagement and consultation, Policy Development and Implementation, Peer Support/Advocacy, Career Advancement, Leading teams, Sharing (information, resources and experiences), Mental health and wellness	Yes
Christopher K. Scipio	He/Him	Christopher.scipio@forces.gc.ca	Currently on interchange/assignment as the Senior Advisor, Black Executive Network/Le Reseau des executifs noirs (BEN/REN). Home department: Department of National Defence, Senior GBA+ Advisor	Black	Yes	Yes	GBA+, anti-racism & anti-oppression, talent management, leadership, conflict resolution, self-advocacy, policy innovation.	Yes
Diyyinah Jamora	She / Her	Diyyinah.Jamora@sac-isc.gc.ca	Social Media Analyst / ISC/CIRNAC	Filipino	Yes	Yes	Social Media, Networking	Yes
Felicie Hassika	She/ her	Felicie.hassika@cic.gc.ca	Anti-racism Equity Diversity and Inclusion / OSIP	Afro-Canadian	Yes	Yes	SME in AREDI topics Networking, Employee Engagement, Community Building, Leading Teams, Collaboration, AREDI workshops delivery, BEN network executive member	Yes
Latoya Barham	She / Her	Latoya.barham@tc.gc.ca	Lead of Anti-Racism, Anti—Discrimination, Inclusion and wellbeing taskforce / Transport Canada	Black (Caribbean)	No	Yes	Networking, Idea sharing, collaboration, CoP, Leading Teams	No
Makenzy Ricketts	She/ Her	makenzy.ricketts@csc-scc.gc.ca	A/ Labour Relations Advisor	Black	No	Yes	Networking, Employee Engagement, Community Building, Leading Teams, Collaboration, GC Communities of Practice	Yes
Marsha Thompson	She/Her	marsha.thompson@servicecanada.gc.ca	Transformation Management Branch / ESDC	Black, women, Person with invisible disability	Yes	Yes	Networking, Employee Engagement, Community Building, Leading Teams, Collaboration, micromissions	Yes
Melanie Wyke	She / Her	melanie.wyke@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca	Senior Program Advisor, Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative ESDC	Black, South Asian, mixed / Caribbean Woman	Yes	Yes	Networking, Employee Engagement, Community Building, Leading Teams, Collaboration, Anti-Racism Initiatives, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Initiatives	Yes
Mikelle Sasakamoose	She/her	Mikelle.sasakamoose@tc.gc.ca	TC TMX Secretariat, Transport Canada	First Nations, Status Indian	Yes	Yes	Networking, Employee Engagement, Community Building, Leading Teams, Collaboration, GC Communities of Practice, Recruitment and Retention	Yes
Moss Elmouftaquir ✊🏽	He/His	mostafa.elmouftaquir@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca	Co-chair of ESDC Visible Minorities Network	African	Yes	Yes	Brainstorming on ideas to improve D&I, Networking and Engagement, Anti-racism training, discrimination/racism conflict resolution, Recruitment/Retention, Support	Yes
Muhammed (Ali) Khan	He / Him	Muhammedali.khan@canada.ca	Diversity and Inclusion / ISC	South Asian	Yes	Yes	Networking, Employee Engagement, Community Building, Leading Teams, Collaboration, GC Communities of Practice	Yes
Nicole Bekzadeh	She / Her	nicole.bekzadeh@servicecanada.gc.ca	Business Expertise Senior Consultant / Service Canada	Black, Woman	Yes	Yes	Employee Engagement, Leading Teams, Wellness, Career Development, Diversity	Yes
Reshmeena Lalani	She/Her	Reshmeena.Lalani@cra-arc.gc.ca	Section Manager, International and Large Business Audit at CRA	South Asian	Yes	Yes	Networking, Collaboration and Knowledge sharing to break down silos	Yes
Rubina Boucher	She/her	Rubina.boucher@servicecanada.gc.ca	BDSB/SCBO	South Asian, racialized women with a hearing exceptionality	Yes	Yes	Fostering Belonging through peer support, community/self advocacy, mobilization, social work, human-centered design, intersectionality and cultural competency	Yes
Sagal Abdullahi	She/Her	sagal.abdullahi@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca	Black Engagement and Advancement Team/ ESDC	Black Women	Yes	Yes	Networking, Engagement, Community Building, Collaboration, Leading Teams, Project Management, Change Management	Yes
Tabassum Khan	She/Her	tabassum.khan@osfi-bsif.gc.ca	Advisor, DEI / OSFI-BSIF	South Asian, Muslim	Yes	Yes	Informal Mentorship, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Networking, Retention, Collaboration, Knowledge Sharing, Multiculturalism, Gender, and Unconscious Bias	Yes
Teresa Morgan	She/Her	morgant@psac-afpc.com	Regional Field Coordinator ON & NU/Joint Learning  Program	Black Canadian	Yes	Yes	Networking, Community Engagement, Allyship, Leading Teams, Collaboration, Recruitment/Retention, Support	Yes
Angela Renwick	She/Her	angela.renwick@cer.rec.gc.ca	Policy Analyst	Caribbean-Canadian (Mixed ethnicity) woman	Yes	Yes	Community building, Networking, Leading Teams, Collaboration, DEI, intersectionality	Yes
Hans Park	He/Him	hans.park@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca	Senior Labour Relations Advisor	Korean	Yes	Yes	Networking, Personal Development, HR, Leadership, Wellness, Mentoring, Coaching	Yes