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
Hannah Burnett	Co-Chair for ISC	hannah.burnett@sac-isc.gc.ca
Layton Ramsey	Co-Chair for ISC	layton.ramsey@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca
Trinity Choiniere-Hamilton	Co-Chair for CIRNAC	trinity.choiniere-hamilton@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca
	Co-Chair for CIRNAC

Events Calendar

Event Title	Date	Time	Register Here
YPN Movie Monday: The Métis of Alberta: re:LOCATION	January 16, 2023	1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. EST	rjp-ypn@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca
YPN Mentorship Learning Series with Modern Treaty Management and Intergovernmental Relations	January 20, 2023	1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. EST	rjp-ypn@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca
YPN History Lesson: The Evolution of Treaty-Making	January 31, 2023	1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. EST	rjp-ypn@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca

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).