Open Door 2022

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Brought to you by the BC Federal Council Community of Interest on Mental Health

Brought to you by the BC Federal Council Community of Interest on Mental Health

Open Door - 2022 Agenda

Wednesday, February 23, 2022


8:30-10:00am PST - Event Opening

  • Opening Remarks
  • Opening prayers & video performance
  • Morning Plenary “Getting Real about Truth and Reconciliation”


10:00-10:15am PST - Meditation & Grounding


10:15-10:30am PST - Health Break


10:30-12:00pm PST - Morning Breakout Rooms (3 concurrent sessions)

Theme: The Importance of Informed Communication Approaches

Theme: The Importance of Informed Communication Approaches

Dealing with Mental Health injuries and Brain Trauma

Trauma-Informed Communication Approaches with Indigenous Employees

Anti-Black Racism Workshop

12:00-12:15pm PST - Bhangra Dance Instruction session

12:15-1:00pm PST - LUNCH BREAK


1:00-1:30pm PST - Lived Experience Presentation


1:30-2:45pm PST - Afternoon Breakout Groups (3 concurrent sessions) -

Theme: Healing and Nurturing our Bodies and Minds

  • Mental Health Healing Methods with an Inter-Cultural Lens
  • Food and Mental Health: The Belly Brain
  • Workload and Burnout: How to tackle this crisis across the federal family


HEALTH BREAK - 2:45-3:00pm PST


Event Closing - 3:00-4:15pm PST

  • Afternoon Plenary: Looking Forward: Prioritizing Mental Health in the Workplace
  • Closing Remarks