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WORKSHOPS - FEBRUARY 8 & 9 To join a workshop, simply click on the MS Teams link at the appropriate time. Registration is not necessary. Date and time Federal Institution Workshop MS Teams Link February 5, 2024 11:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m. (EST) Canada Deposit Insurance Corporation How to effectively manage a language mentoring program to bolster the OL Program A thriving Official Languages Program is essential to implementing the Official Languages Act. One of the low-cost ways we can actively engage our English- and French-speaking colleagues in our efforts to promote both official languages is through language mentoring. But how can we do this effectively? In this workshop, I'll share with you the steps I took to launch a Language Mentorship Program successfully that supports my work as a Person Responsible for Official Languages in my institution. Click here to see the presentation Join the workshop on MS Teams February 7, 2024 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (EST) Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat and Canadian Heritage Overview of the Modernized Official Languages Act An overview of the changes and impacts of the modernised Official Languages Act. Click here to see the presentation Join the workshop on MS Teams February 7, 2024 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. (EST) Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada Official Languages Strategy How can you foster linguistic security in a small department or agency? FINTRAC will share impactful policy elements that set the foundation for change, their journey developing their very own internal language school that drives bilingual capacity and various successful employee engagement initiatives. Click here too see the presentation Official Languages Community of Practice Employees are also supported and encouraged to maintain their skills through the region’s Official Languages Community of Practice, which provides learners and language enthusiasts with access to a safe space where they can learn, practice, improve and refine their skills, regardless of their proficiency. Join the workshop on MS Teams February 8, 2023 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (EST) Public Services and Procurement Canada Second Official Language Scholarship Program The language requirements of positions and learning a second official language are often cited as barriers by equity-seeking group members. The Second Official Language Scholarship Program provides funding for up to 250 hours of language training to recipients who meet very specific criteria. During this workshop, the program, its evolution and lessons learned over the years will be presented to show how diversity, inclusion and official languages can harmonize. Click here to see the presentation Join the workshop on MS Teams February 9, 2023 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (EST) Public Services and Procurement Canada "Official Languages and You" Course Employees who are well informed of their official languages rights and obligations help the institution provide programs and services of quality and create of respectful work environment. The "Official Languages and You" course gives an additional tool to Public Services and Procurement Canada's employees to familiarize themselves or refresh their knowledge of their rights and obligations with respect to language requirements of positions, language of work and services to the public in designated bilingual and bilingual regions. During this workshop, an overview of the course content, learner feedback and promotional tools will be presented. We will also challenge your knowledge. Click here to see the presentation Join the workshop on MS Teams February 9, 2023 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (EST) Language Portal of Canada Inclusive Writing Guidelines and Resources for the English Language Do you want to write inclusively in English? Do you want to know the principles and practices of inclusive writing that will allow you to do so? The Language Portal of Canada will present an overview of the Inclusive Writing Guidelines and Resources, which were recently published on the Portal. These guidelines are designed to help the federal public service and other interested institutions in adopting writing that does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, ability or any other identity factor. They present principles for writing inclusively and concrete procedures to choose from depending on the context. Other new features include the Inclusionary and its French counterpart, l’Inclusionnaire, which allow you to find inclusive solutions to replace gendered words that refer to or describe people. The guidelines and solutions repository were prepared by the Interdepartmental Working Group on Inclusive Writing, co-chaired by Public Services and Procurement (represented by the Translation Bureau), Women and Gender Equality Canada and Canadian Heritage. These resources have been the subject of extensive consultation, including with equity, diversity and inclusion networks and language and communications experts. Click here to see the presentation ici Join the workshop on MS Teams February 9, 2023 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (EST) CBC/Radio-Canada Mauril Application - Culture and entertainment at the heart of learning French and English Meet Mauril, a free digital platform that uses the varied, stimulating and entertaining content of CBC and Radio-Canada as a source for learning French and English. Available in mobile, tablet and web versions, this application is a complementary tool that is part of a continuous learning process, promoting both linguistic and cultural immersion through content that is 100% Canadian. The audio and video content comes from the vast library of CBC and Radio-Canada and has been carefully selected to maximize exposure to vocabulary from many regions and various accents, in formal and informal contexts. The reality of language in Canada is reflected in Mauril. The workshop will introduce the application and offer practical tips for success in your learning journey, both on the platform and in your daily life. Click here to see the presentation Join the workshop on MS Teams February 9, 2023 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (EST) Canada Revenue Agency Building Linguistic Security At the Canada Revenue Agency, official languages are an advantage for everyone! Whether you are a second language learner or wish to work in your first official language, this requires linguistic security. This interactive session will help you discover what you can do to build a culture that respects linguistic duality and is conducive to the inclusion of both official languages in your workplace. Click here to see the presentation Join the workshop on MS Teams