ISC/CIRNAC YPN

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We’ve established a Young Professional Network (YPN) at CIRNAC and ISC and we need you!

We’re recruiting new general members all the time for our Executive Committee. Please contact us at aadnc.rjp-ypn.aandc@canada.ca if you are interested in joining us or if you have any inquiries.

The YPN has a student sub-committee geared towards supporting student needs. We are always recruiting general members for the student committee as well! Everyone is eligible, even if you are a full-time employee, a bridged student, or ending your term! Here is our Terms of Reference for your information. Please contact trinity.choiniere-hamilton@canada.ca if you would like to join!

Who We Are

The Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canadaa and Indigenous Services Canada Young Professional Network (CIRNAC-ISC YPN), is an open and inclusive network consisting primarily of young professionals but open to all employees interested in continuing their professional development. As employees of these departments, we acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the Headquarters office is located on the traditional and unceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. In alignment with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, we strive to ensure this network is inclusive of all young professionals, in particular for Indigenous employees, considering the nature of our work, and that our events recognize the history and legacy of the departments. Our membership includes CIRNAC and ISC employees at all stages of their career, some new to the department, or to the government, but with a shared vision of an open and collaborative public service with opportunities for new ideas and initiatives.

CIRNAC-ISC YPN's aim

• Give young professionals a voice and increase their visibility within CIRNAC and ISC and the larger public service;
• Enable a broader understanding of the public service in young professionals and newcomers to the public service through opportunities for learning, leadership, and networking;
• Encourage interdepartmental and inter-sectoral communication, coordination and collaboration; and
• Provide opportunities for CIRNAC and ISC employees to learn about the history of Indigenous peoples, including the history and legacy of residential schools, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Treaties and Aboriginal rights, Indigenous law, and Indigenous–Crown relations, in alignment with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Call to Action #57.

Co-Chairs of the CIRNAC-ISC YPN

Name	Position	Contact info
Olivia Sheehy-Gennarelli	Co-Chair for ISC	olivia.sheehy-gennarelli@canada.ca
VACANT	Co-Chair for ISC
Rebecca Wong	Co-Chair for CIRNAC	rebecca.wong@canada.ca
Rowen Germain	Co-Chair for CIRNAC	rowen.germain@canada.ca

Events Calendar

Event Title	Date	Time	Register Here
YPN Mentorship Learning Series: Pamela Wolfe-Roberge	January 12, 2022	2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. EST	aadnc.rjp-ypn.aandc@canada.ca/
YPN Mentorship Learning Series: Darlene Bess	February 16, 2022	11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. EST	aadnc.rjp-ypn.aandc@canada.ca/
YPN Mentorship Learning Series: Jessica Gordon	March 8, 2022	1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. EST	aadnc.rjp-ypn.aandc@canada.ca/
YPN Communications Learning Event	March 16, 2022	12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. EST	aadnc.rjp-ypn.aandc@canada.ca/
YPN Lunch and Learn Event with President Aluki Kotierk of Nunavut Tunngavik Incorporated	April 13, 2022	12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. EST	aadnc.rjp-ypn.aandc@canada.ca/
Young Professionals Network’s Mentorship Learning Series: DM Christiane Fox	July 14, 2022	12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. EST	aadnc.rjp-ypn.aandc@canada.ca/
Young Professionals Network Mentorship Learning Series with Senior Professionals from MMIWG and CFS reform	September 13, 2022	2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. EST	aadnc.rjp-ypn.aandc@canada.ca/
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Resources

Are you looking to engage with cultural competency trainings to assist you in your daily work? The YPN has compiled this list of offerings available to help you grow your cultural safety and humility, and fulfil mandatory training requirements set out by our Departments.

If you have any questions, please reach out to YPN VP’s Stephanie Salifu (ISC) and Rebecca Warrian (CIRNAC) or participate in our monthly MS Teams office hour (starting March 15th 12-1PM EST).

Extras

1. Contact us at aadnc.rjp-ypn.aandc@canada.ca

2. ISC/CIRNAC_YPN_Terms_of_Reference

3. Join our GCconnex Group ISC and CIRNAC Young Professionals Network (YPN)

4. Join our Facebook Group CIRNAC-ISC Young Professionals

5. Find us on Twitter

6. Find us on LinkedIn

7. Join our MS Team channel