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== '''The Anti-Racism Ambassadors Network''' ==

== '''The Anti-Racism Ambassadors Network''' ==

The Anti-Racism Ambassadors Network (the Network) was established to support existing efforts in the public service to '''dismantle systemic racism with an intersectional lens''' . The Network aims to create a space for public servants in Canada at the municipal, provincial, territorial and federal level, to share knowledge, spread information and take action.  

The Anti-Racism Ambassadors Network (the Network) was established to support existing efforts in the public service to '''dismantle systemic racism with an intersectional lens'''. The Network aims to create a space for public servants in Canada at the municipal, provincial, territorial and federal level, to share knowledge, spread information and take action.  

ARAN is different in that it is a grass-roots group of public servants volunteering from across Canada and not tied to any Government organization. Currently the Network acts as a community mobilizer and connector to collect, amplify, house and disseminate information and resources on Anti-Racism activity for all to use. In doing so, it will also amplify the work being done by BIPOC colleagues and connect all people working in this space.  

ARAN is a grass-roots group of public servants volunteering from across Canada and not tied to any Government organization. Currently the Network acts as a community mobilizer and connector to collect, amplify, house and disseminate information and resources on Anti-Racism activity for all to use. In doing so, it will also amplify the work being done by BIPOC colleagues and connect all people working in this space.  

It will also serve as a network to encourage and support members in taking practical action to dismantle systemic racism. We recognize that this is a community effort and it will take collective partnerships and action to affect change. This includes but is not limited to the work of existing networks like the Black Employees Network(s), Indigenous Employee Network(s), Visible Minorities Network(s), Federal Black Employees Caucus (FBEC), 2SLGBTQIA+/Pride networks and other similar communities as well as resources from organizations and departments standing up their own Anti-Racism units.  

It will also serve as a network to encourage and support members in taking practical action to dismantle systemic racism. We recognize that this is a community effort and it will take collective partnerships and action to affect change. This includes but is not limited to the work of existing networks like the Black Employees Network(s), Indigenous Employee Network(s), Visible Minorities Network(s), Federal Black Employees Caucus (FBEC), 2SLGBTQIA+/Pride networks and other similar communities as well as resources from organizations and departments standing up their own Anti-Racism units.  

As this Network grows, it aims to help bridge and identify gaps in the area of Anti-Racism across public service organizations in Canada where feasible.

As this Network grows, it aims to help bridge and identify gaps in the area of Anti-Racism across public service organizations in Canada where feasible.

To stay connected to information and resources by subscribing to our distribution list, please click '''Https://gmail.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=047e72e0ac9534f0e7347760d&id=b073304c40'''

To stay connected to information and resources by subscribing to our distribution list, please click '''[Https://gmail.us17.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=047e72e0ac9534f0e7347760d&id=b073304c40 Here]'''

== '''Current Work in Progress'''  ==

== '''Current Work in Progress'''  ==

* Developing an online site to house information and resources provided by Network members and all communities in this space.  

* Developing an online site to house information and resources provided by Network members and all communities in this space.  

* Sharing information about events or resources to the slowly growing Network  

* Sharing information about events or resources to the slowly growing Network  

== '''How Can I Get Involved'''  ==

== '''How Can I Get Involved'''  ==

There are a number of ways to get involved and thank you to everyone who has already indicated how they can participate and support the growth of the Network.  

There a'''r'''e a number of ways to get involved and thank you to everyone who has already indicated how they can participate and support the growth of the Network.  

* Represent your organization - f you are already part of a network working in this space, consider representing your group at inter-departmental/inter-organizational check-ins and stay tuned into what others are doing and help minimize operating in silos.  

* Represent your organization - f you are already part of a network working in this space, consider representing your group at inter-departmental/inter-organizational check-ins and stay tuned into what others are doing and help minimize operating in silos. These occur monthly and if you would like to attend, please send us an [[email]].

* Share resources - if you have relevant educational information, templates, resources, events to promote or other informational/material of value, please share it with the Network.  

* Share resources - if you have relevant educational information, templates, resources, events to promote or other informational/material of value, please share it with the Network.  

* Volunteer - As  activity in this space increases, volunteers may be needed across various events. By being on our volunteer list, you will receive information about    call-outs for volunteer support at these activities where you can consider offering your time. Thank you to everyone who has already signed up to be contacted for this.  

* Volunteer - As  activity in this space increases, volunteers may be needed across various events. By being on our volunteer list, you will receive information about    call-outs for volunteer support at these activities where you can consider offering your time. Thank you to everyone who has already signed up to be contacted for this.  

* Slack: '''aran-pubicservants.slack.com''' If you are doing active work in this space, consider joining the Slack workspace to connect with others for knowledge exchange, access resources and information about events, and keep the dialogue going. Since the link to join is only active for a limited amount of time, please contact us to add you to the workspace.    

 

* Slack: If you are doing active work in this space, consider joining the Slack workspace to connect with others for knowledge exchange, access resources     and information about events, and keep the dialogue going. Since the link to join is only active for a limited amount of time, please contact us to add you to the workspace.  

 

Thank you for your passion and commitment to supporting this important work.  We look forward to working with you and growing together.

Thank you for your passion and commitment to supporting this important work.  We look forward to working with you and growing together.

== Upcoming Anti-Racism Events ==

== '''Anti-Racism Resources''' ==

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|'''Career Discussions with Newer Black Public Servants'''

|Centre on Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) :

|Feb 16, 2021 02:30 PM EST

|At the Centre on Diversity and Inclusion, we want to build a truly diverse and inclusive public service with empathy and co-development at the heart of our work. By engaging with Employment Equity (EE) and equity-seeking groups, we will work to ensure that your voices are heard and that your lived experiences inform our work. We are excited to lead and work with others on cross-departmental initiatives to make the most significant impact across the federal public service.  

|[https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EJjbOkDUQzOHoWeC96h_4w Webinar Registration - Zoom]

|[https://gcconnex.gc.ca/groups/profile/42886322/centre-on-diversity-and-inclusion-cdi-centre-sur-la-diversite-et-linclusion-cdi?language=en Centre on Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) :]  

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|Black Employees Network

|The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS) Black Employees Network (the BEN) was launched in June 2020 to provide a safe space to discuss barriers faced by Black employees within TBS and the Government of Canada. It is also a safe space to have real conversations about inclusion, anti‑black racism and discrimination. The BEN provides a unique opportunity to be part of a forum to reflect upon the reality of racism and discrimination in the workplace.

|[https://gcconnex.gc.ca/groups/about/65834006 The Black Employees Network]

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== '''Who Are We?''' ==

== '''Who Are We?''' ==

Meet the co-collaborators:

Meet the co-collaborators:

'''Aalya Dhanani Essa (She/Her)'''  

'''Aalya Dhanani (She/Her)'''  

Twitter: @AalyaDE

Twitter: @AalyaDE

Twitter: @AliKhanGC

Twitter: @AliKhanGC

* Ali works at Service Canada and has years of experience building networks within the public service.  

* Ali works at the Federal Youth Network and has years of experience building networks within the public service.

* He looks forward to working with his colleagues to continue to promote Anti-Racism within the public sector.

* He looks forward to working with his colleagues to continue to promote Anti-Racism within the public sector.