Implementation of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
June 28, 2022 - 1:52 PM
On April 20, 2022, Justice Canada and the Canada School of Public Service held a panel discussion with First Nations, Inuit and Métis experts as well as senior federal government officials. Over 2,000 participants attended the event.
Being Black in Canada: Marie Calixte-McKenzie and Jonathan Gohidé
February 02, 2022 - 8:14 PM
In 2020, George Floyd’s death and other incidents marked a turning point for many individuals and organizations. Anger and frustration were common reactions, and the events opened the eyes of many to the existence and prevalence of systemic racism in North America.
How sharing experiences helps us grow – an interview with Mélanie Bejzyk
November 24, 2021 - 2:07 PM
Sharing stories and lived experiences is not a one-sided exercise. The connection and conversation that comes from sharing is extremely powerful, even in a virtual setting.
Mentorship Plus is taking flight
November 17, 2021 - 2:43 PM
Are you familiar with the expression, “building the plane as you fly it”? It’s an analogy used when we are implementing something new while still making improvements and additions. If that sounds bold and brave, that’s because it is.
When the label doesn’t fit – the lived experiences of Les Escobar
November 08, 2021 - 4:59 PM
Have you ever been unsure about who you are? Or felt as though you didn’t really belong in any one community? For public servant Les Escobar, growing up with a mixed cultural background involved a lot of racism that has followed him throughout his life.
Data Visualization Tool
July 09, 2021 - 2:06 PM
Think about the last time you went searching for specific information on the public service. Maybe you were writing a report and needed statistics on the make-up of the workforce or the experiences of public servants, for example. Well now you can have the complete picture.
New perspectives on official languages – an interview with Tolga Yalkin
May 27, 2021 - 2:55 PM
You’re going about your day, doing your work, and then someone notifies you that your language levels expire soon and it’s time to schedule some tests. Cue the panic!
The Federal Speakers’ Forum creates a space for us to talk inclusion, lived experience
March 18, 2021 - 6:16 PM
Have you ever been given a glimpse into someone else’s experiences? Maybe their stories resonated with you, and you realized you aren’t alone. Or perhaps their shared experiences allowed you to learn, giving you a better understanding of the impact of exclusion on someone.