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= '''<big>Welcome to our Employment Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Anti-Racism Series!</big>''' =
 
= '''<big>Welcome to our Employment Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Anti-Racism Series!</big>''' =
 
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As part of our FYN Employment Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism Series, the Federal Youth Network invites you to attend the upcoming events. Each session will feature thought-provoking and informative discussions on important topics related to equity and inclusion in the public service.
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===<big>A Heavy Load: Being an Ally in the Public Service</big>===
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<big>'''February 14th, 2023 at 13:30 - 15:30 EST'''</big>
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Through interactive activities and discussions, participants will gain a better understanding of the challenges faced by colleagues from equity groups, and how everyone can work together to create a more inclusive and equitable workplace.
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|[[:File:List of Black therapists.pdf|List of Black therapists.pdf - wiki (gccollab.ca)]]
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|Christopher Scipio (Il/Lui)
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|Christopher K. Scipio is a Deputy Director with the Black Executive Network. Previously he was a strategic policy advisor in Canada’s Federal Public Service specializing in Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+). He is an intersectional feminist and anti-racist committed to using his work to contribute to collective efforts to dismantle systems that oppress individuals and groups due to their race, gender, ability, religion, and other identity factors.
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Since joining the federal public service in 2010, Christopher has worked primarily in strategic policy on a wide range of files including: change management, access to justice, Indigenous justice, digital government and performance reporting. He is also involved in public service renewal efforts through his participation with the Black Employee Networks (BENs) and the Anti-Racism Ambassadors Network (ARAN).
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Outside of his day job, Christopher is a past volunteer with Family Services Ottawa, the Canadian Centre for Women’s Empowerment, Ottawa Community Immigration Settlement Organization and is presently a board member (Director-at-Large) for the Institute of Public Administration of Canada-National Capital Region.
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|Twitter @ScipioCk
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LinkedIn:<nowiki>https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-scipio-bbaa1a76</nowiki>
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|Deepika Grover
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|Deepika thinks critically and creatively about identity, belonging, inclusion, agency, structural justice, systemic inequality, (racial and gender) equity, and systems change. She’s navigated public institutions for most of her life, including the federal government for 15 years, the last 6 as part of the Canada’s Free Agent program. As a Free Agent, Deepika thinks in systems and takes on assignments related to public sector innovation and open policy design, doing work in intersectional and inclusive ways as she integrates new technologies, modes of data collection, participatory approaches, and co-design methods in public policy domains and, now, also in organizational policy contexts. Her current assignment is as Lead Strategist, Anti-Racism at Finance Canada.  
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=== <big>Cultural Humility</big> ===
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<big>'''February 21st, 2023 at 13:30 - 15:30 EST'''</big>
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Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from experts in the field, ask questions, and engage in interactive discussions on this critical topic.
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|[[:File:Cultural Humility Deck January2023v Bilingual.pptx|Cultural Humility Deck January2023v Bilingual.pptx]]
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|Dr. Nadia Ferrara
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|Dr. Nadia Ferrara is an applied anthropologist and advocate for social justice. She is currently the Ombudsperson at Indigenous Services Canada. She was Senior Director of Values, Ethics, Diversity and Inclusion at Parks Canada. Prior to this, Nadia was the Executive Director at the Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime, Department of Justice. Nadia also worked at Women and Gender Equality Canada, and before that, at Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada for over a decade, where she developed social policies and frameworks in collaboration with Indigenous partners. 
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Nadia remains on Faculty at McGill University as Adjunct Professor in the Department of Anthropology where she supervises graduate and undergraduate students in her spare time.
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Before entering the Government of Canada in 2003, Nadia worked as an art therapist for 16 years, specializing in cross-cultural psychotherapy with Indigenous peoples in Quebec and Ontario, Canada. Her education includes a Master of Arts in Art Therapy, a Master of Science in Transcultural Psychiatry, and a Doctorate in Medical Anthropology.
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In addition to her publications of several journal articles and chapters in various books across North America and in Europe, Nadia has published two books on her work with the Crees of Northern Quebec: ''Emotional Expression among Cree Indians'', and ''Healing through Art''. More recently, she published ''Reconciling and Rehumanizing Indigenous-Settler Relations'', which is a reflection on her work as an applied anthropologist and advocate for Indigenous Peoples. Her latest publication is entitled, ''In Pursuit of Impact: Trauma and Resilience Informed Policy Development''. 
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Nadia is also an artist.  One of her sculptures, ''The Friendship Knot'', is permanently placed at her former high school in Montréal, where she was born and raised. Nadia has a daughter, Mikayla, and currently resides in Ottawa, Ontario with her life partner, Lorna.
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=== <big>Going High: Building Resilience While Achieving Equity and Anti-Racism Goals</big> ===
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<big>'''February 28th, 2023 at 13:30 - 15:30 EST'''</big>
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Inspired by Michelle Obama's famous phrase, this event will provide attendees with the tools and strategies needed to stay strong and overcome obstacles while working towards a more equitable and just society. Join us for a day of inspiration, motivation and practical advice to help you "go high" and make a meaningful impact in the fight against racism.
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|[[:File:Black Therapists-BC.docx|File:Black Therapists-BC.docx - wiki (gccollab.ca)]]
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|[[:File:General PPT - Albinism - Feb 28 2023.pdf|File:General PPT - Albinism - Feb 28 2023.pdf - wiki (gccollab.ca)]]
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|Ikponwosa "I.K." Ero
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|I.K. has served diligently for six years as the first United Nations Independent Expert on the enjoyment of human rights by persons with albinism. She is a lawyer by training and started her career at the federal government's department of justice. She subsequently spent the last decade working in the practice of international human rights. She has served as the principal architect of several international initiatives on persons with albinism including the African Union Plan of Action on Albinism in Africa (2021-2031) and the first continental Guidance for countries on the issue of harmful practices. When she is not working, I.K. enjoys spending time around food with family and good friends.
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|Elisabeth (Liz) Martin
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|Liz currently works as a Human Resources Advisor for Shared Services Canada. She is also a board member of the Anti-Racism Ambassador Network (ARAN). This grassroots volunteer network is made of public servants across jurisdictions in Canada. It acts as a community mobilizer and connector to collect, house and disseminate information and resources on Anti-Racism activity for all to use. It amplifies the work done by Black, Indigenous and other racialized colleagues to dismantle systemic racism with an intersectional lens.
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Liz was the co-chair of the Federal Black Employee Caucus (FBEC) - BC chapter from September 2020 to June 2022. She organized the first national collaborative, grassroots, and Black-led speed mentoring/coaching events dedicated to non-executive federal Black public servants in September 2021. She led several FBEC-BC activities dedicated to the mental health of federal Black public servants.
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Liz is a jurist by training and an advocate at heart. Her three favourite words are “why?” and “why not?” Her mantra is “Purpose over popularity”. She challenges status quo and believes in the power of grassroots movements.
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|Davy-Anthony Sabourin
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|Davy-Anthony Sabourin is the manager responsible for stakeholder relations at the Centre for Diversity and Inclusion within the Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer (Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat).
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With over 7 years of experience with the Federal Public Service, Davy has worked in the areas of privacy protection, stakeholder and public relations, as well as diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. He has held investigative, program and policy analysis, strategic advisory, and managerial positions.
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Prior to pursuing his career with the Government of Canada, Davy worked in Ottawa as a mental health and addictions counsellor.
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In his spare time, Davy volunteers in his communities and serves as a reservist with the Canadian Armed Forces. He has a passion for travel and food, and as an intellectual, he enjoys conversations/debates on public policy and sociology.
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|Iftin Daud
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|Iftin Daud is a proud Black Muslim woman, mother, and mentor. She is a Program Manager for the Canada Arts Presentation Funds in the Ontario Region, with over 19 years of experience in Public Service and 17 years with Canadian Heritage (PCH). She has extensive knowledge in program delivery as she worked in all Programs offered in her Region.
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She is one of the co-founders and current co-chair of the PCH Black Employee Network. This network is a collective of Black employees of PCH. The Co-Chairs have decided to come together in a safe space to share their experiences and find common avenues to combat systemic anti-black racism at PCH. They also initiated an Anti-Black Framework in their Region. As Co-Chair, she works closely with senior management (Deputy Minister and Assistant Deputy Minister) in the regions and the central administration to advocate for the network.
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