Mois de l'histoire des Noirs 2024
Education is the Premise of Progress
Book Club Discussion - Amazing Black Atlantic Canadians with Author Lindsay Ruck
February 1, 2024
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Join us as we discuss the book “Amazing Black Atlantic Canadians: Inspiring Stories of Courage and Achievement” with Canadian Author, Lindsay Ruck.
Lindsay’s book illuminates stories of Black Canadian figures who enacted many inspiring and courageous deeds, demonstrating bravery, resilience, and determination.
Lindsay will attend the session and will be available for a captivating discussion led by Materiel Group’s Chief of Staff, Major-General Rob Dundon and Diversity and Inclusion Office Section Head Samantha Moonsammy. This is a unique chance to interact directly with the author behind this enlightening work and gain deeper insights into her research and the significance of these stories for our workplace.
This book club will empower members with knowledge of an aspect of Canadian history that is too often unexplored.
Invite only ADM Event - The Idea Marketplace Experience: Re-imagining Leadership in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
February 15, 2024
8:30 am - 4:00 pm ET
ADMs from National Defence will participate in “The Idea Marketplace Experience - Re-Imagining Leadership in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.”
This day will feature opportunities for productive dialogue and coaching sessions, providing leaders with the opportunity to share and enhance their learning based on their experiences within their organizations. Through facilitated coaching, they will collectively embark on a journey of self-discovery, gaining insights into their mindset, consciousness, and patterned responses to diversity, inclusion, and equity in the workplace. Co-hosted by ADM’s Troy Crosby and Rob Chambers.
Ask Me Anything: Celebrating Black Excellence
February 20, 2024
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm ET
Join us for February’s Ask Me Anything, where we commit to having an honest, open, and transparent conversation for Black History Month. This month's speakers are public servants and inclusive leaders from diverse backgrounds, departments, and stages of life who will have real and raw conversations celebrating Black excellence in the public service.
Their complex stories offer an entry point into understanding the multifaceted experiences of Black Canadians.
The month of February is the month designated to remembering the contributions Black people have made in the past and continue to make across Canada and beyond. Black History Month is about embracing innovation, resilience, and togetherness toward a united country in which everyone has a chance to prosper.
Jam Session - Using Your Voice for Change
February 20, 2024
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm ET
The Jam Session is your opportunity to share your ideas on building an inclusive and psychologically safer workplace culture with ADMA Nancy Tremblay.
Jam Sessions allow us the opportunity to advance the people side of our business and link initiatives directly back to our L1 Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan as well as the Mat Group Strategic Plan for HRM. Our success is tied to how effectively we can support you and other Materiel Group members and where everyone can belong and thrive in our organization, as reflected in the Public Service Employee Surveys.
Jam Sessions create an impact by having all the voices at the table. With leadership and members at all levels of the organization, Jam Sessions result in a better life through better work for everyone. This work takes many forms, and your participation in courageous conversations at Jam Sessions are an important part of this process.The Jam Session is your opportunity to share your ideas on building an inclusive and psychologically safer workplace culture with ADMA Nancy Tremblay.
