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We look forward to including you in our Book Club! Inclusions means everyone, always.
We look forward to including you in our Book Club! Inclusions means everyone, always.
== RSVP ==
== Join the Book Club or Suggest a Book ==
<big>Fill out this [https://forms.office.com/r/tuZwz0Dp50 form] to join our book club and we'll send you the meeting invite!</big>
<big>Fill out this [https://forms.office.com/r/tuZwz0Dp50 form] to join our Book Club and we'll send you the meeting invite or use the form to suggest a book for a future discussion!</big>
== Schedule ==
== Schedule ==
!Discussion Questions
!Discussion Questions
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|'''June 15th, 2023'''
|'''June 5, 2024'''
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
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=== '''<big>[[Book Club - Birds of All Feathers Doing Diversity and Inclusion Right|Birds of All Feathers Doing Diversity and Inclusion Right]]</big> <small>by Michael Bach</small>''' ===
==== Post Book Club Article ====
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|"Drawing on her life as an indigenous scientist, and as a woman, Kimmerer shows how other living beings—asters and goldenrod, strawberries and squash, salamanders, algae, and sweetgrass—offer us gifts and lessons, even if we've forgotten how to hear their voices. In reflections that range from the creation of Turtle Island to the forces that threaten its flourishing today, she circles toward a central argument: that the awakening of ecological consciousness requires the acknowledgment and celebration of our reciprocal relationship with the rest of the living world. For only when we can hear the languages of other beings will we be capable of understanding the generosity of the earth, and learn to give our own gifts in return."
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* What challenged you in the book?
* What challenged you in the book?
* What did you enjoy about the book?
* What did you enjoy about the book?
* And, how do you relate what you read to our organization?
* And, how do you relate what you read to our organization?
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|'''October 3, 2024'''
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
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==='''<big>21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act</big> <small>by Bob Joseph</small>'''===
==== Post Book Club Article ====
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* What challenged you in the book?
* What did you enjoy about the book?
* And, how do you relate what you read to our organization?
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|'''August 3rd, 2023'''
|'''December 5, 2024'''
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
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==='''<big>Feeling Seen: Reconnecting in a Disconnected World</big> <small>by Dr. Jody Carrington</small>'''===
==== Post Book Club Article ====
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* What challenged you in the book?
* What did you enjoy about the book?
* And, how do you relate what you read to our organization?
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== Past Reads ==
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!Book
!About the book
!Discussion Questions
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|'''April 11, 2024'''
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
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==='''<big>[[Book Club - How to be Resilient in Your Career: Facing Up to Barriers at Work|How to be Resilient in Your Career: Facing Up to Barriers at Work]]</big> <small>by Dr. Helen Ofosu</small>'''===
==== Post Book Club Article ====
|How to be Resilient in your Career: Facing up to Barriers at Work” is a comprehensive guide that provides essential career advice for navigating challenging workplace experiences such as harassment, imposter syndrome, toxic environments, and discrimination. Drawing on two decades of experience in talent acquisition and career coaching, Dr. Ofosu offers practical insights and strategies to overcome these obstacles while also providing valuable perspectives from the employer's standpoint. This invaluable resource is presented with nuance and depth, making it an essential read for professionals seeking to build and sustain a resilient career amidst adversity. Psychologists, HR professionals, and individuals at various stages of their careers will find this book to be an indispensable guide for addressing complex career issues with confidence and clarity.
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* What challenged you in the book?
* What challenged you in the book?
* And, how do you relate what you read to our organization?
* And, how do you relate what you read to our organization?
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|'''October 5th, 2023'''
|'''February 1st, 2024'''
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
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=== '''<big>[[Amazing Black Atlantic Canadians: Inspiring Stories of Courage and Achievement]]</big> <small>by Lindsay Ruck; illustrated by James Bentley</small>''' ===
==== Post Book Club Article ====
==== [https://youtu.be/LP1Htk8rPcg Recording] ====
|"Among these amazing Black Atlantic Canadians are people who saved lives, set sports records (Delmore William "Buddy" Daye), achieved international superstardom (Measha Brueggergosman), made change in their own neighbourhoods (Quentrel Provo), overcame injustice (Viola Desmond), and enacted many other inspiring deeds of courage and perseverance. With dozens of profiles on both historical and contemporary Black people from Atlantic Canada, Lindsay Ruck celebrates the accomplishments of some of our region's amazing Black heroes."
|"Are you a white person with questions about how race affects different situations, but you feel awkward, shy, or afraid to ask the people of colour in your life? Are you a racialized person who is tired of answering the same questions over and over? This book is for you: a basic guide for people learning about racial privilege. In Frequently Asked White Questions, Alex Khasnabish and Ajay Parasram answer ten of the most common questions asked of them by people seeking to understand how race structures our every day."
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* What challenged you in the book?
* What challenged you in the book?
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm EST
|'''<big>Beyond Pronouns: The Essential Guide for Parents of Trans Children</big> <small>by Tammy Plunkett and Mitchell Plunkett</small>'''
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=== '''<big>[[L1 Working Group: Discussing Beyond Pronouns by Tammy Plunkett|Beyond Pronouns: The Essential Guide for Parents of Trans Children]]</big> <small>by Tammy Plunkett and Mitchell Plunkett</small>''' ===
==== Post Book Club Article ====
====[https://youtu.be/JtzBHiB4HsU Recording]====
|"If your child or teen recently told you they are transgender, non-binary or genderfluid, you're bound to have questions. You may wonder how best to support your child's transition and doubt whether you are making the right decisions.
|"If your child or teen recently told you they are transgender, non-binary or genderfluid, you're bound to have questions. You may wonder how best to support your child's transition and doubt whether you are making the right decisions.
* And, how do you relate what you read to our organization?
* And, how do you relate what you read to our organization?
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|'''February 1st, 2024'''
|'''June 15th, 2023'''
10:30am - 11:30am EST
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===<big>'''Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants'''</big> '''<small>by Robin Wall Kimmerer</small>''' ===
==== Post Book Club Article ====
|"Drawing on her life as an indigenous scientist, and as a woman, Kimmerer shows how other living beings—asters and goldenrod, strawberries and squash, salamanders, algae, and sweetgrass—offer us gifts and lessons, even if we've forgotten how to hear their voices. In reflections that range from the creation of Turtle Island to the forces that threaten its flourishing today, she circles toward a central argument: that the awakening of ecological consciousness requires the acknowledgment and celebration of our reciprocal relationship with the rest of the living world. For only when we can hear the languages of other beings will we be capable of understanding the generosity of the earth, and learn to give our own gifts in return."
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* What challenged you in the book?
* What did you enjoy about the book?
* And, how do you relate what you read to our organization?
Bonus Questions:
[[:en:images/2/26/EN_10_Braiding_Sweetgrass_Book_Club_Questions.pdf|10 Braiding Sweetgrass Book Club Questions]]
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|'''September 14th, 2023'''
1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
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=== '''<big>The High Five Habit: Take Control of Your Life With One Simple Habit</big> <small>by Mel Robbins</small>''' ===
==== Post Book Club Article ====
|"Using her signature science-backed wisdom, deeply personal stories, and the real-life results that The High 5 Habit is creating in people's lives around the world (and you'll meet a lot of them throughout this book), Mel will teach you how to make believing in yourself a habit so that you operate with the confidence that your goals and dreams demand.
The High 5 Habit is a simple yet profound tool that changes your attitude, your mindset, and your behavior. So be prepared to laugh and learn as you take steps to immediately boost your confidence, happiness, and results."
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* What challenged you in the book?
* What did you enjoy about the book?
* And, how do you relate what you read to our organization?
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|'''October 5th, 2023'''
10:30am - 11:30am EST
10:30am - 11:30am EST
|'''<big>Amazing Black Atlantic Canadians: Inspiring Stories of Courage and Achievement</big> <small>by Lindsay Ruck; illustrated by James Bentley</small>'''
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==='''<big>Frequently Asked White Questions</big> <small>by Ajay Parasram and Alex Khasnabish</small>'''===
==== [[Recap: Exploring "Frequently Asked White Questions" with Drs. Alex Khasnabish and Ajay Parasram|Post Book Club Article]] ====
|"Among these amazing Black Atlantic Canadians are people who saved lives, set sports records (Delmore William "Buddy" Daye), achieved international superstardom (Measha Brueggergosman), made change in their own neighbourhoods (Quentrel Provo), overcame injustice (Viola Desmond), and enacted many other inspiring deeds of courage and perseverance. With dozens of profiles on both historical and contemporary Black people from Atlantic Canada, Lindsay Ruck celebrates the accomplishments of some of our region's amazing Black heroes."
====[[:en:images/5/5a/Transcript_L1_Working_Group_October_12.pdf|Session transcript]]====
|"Are you a white person with questions about how race affects different situations, but you feel awkward, shy, or afraid to ask the people of colour in your life? Are you a racialized person who is tired of answering the same questions over and over? This book is for you: a basic guide for people learning about racial privilege. In Frequently Asked White Questions, Alex Khasnabish and Ajay Parasram answer ten of the most common questions asked of them by people seeking to understand how race structures our every day."
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* What challenged you in the book?
* What challenged you in the book?