Happy Canadian Multiculturalism Day! Today, we celebrate the diversity and inclusion of our many cultural communities. Bell Let’s Talk is a proud partner of PCHS Calgary. Learn how they’re empowering the South Asian community through safe, accessible and Culturally informed counselling services. Together, we embrace and empower diverse voices, creating a stronger, more inclusive society for all Canadian. #BellLetsTalk
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Canadian Multiculturalism Day (June 27) reminds us to celebrate the cultural diversity that makes our nation so special. It’s a reflection of our dedication to treating each other with equity, inclusivity, and mutual respect, which helps to create a strong and thriving Canadian society. #canadianmulticulturalismday
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President and CEO @ CIVONUS Inc. | Improving policy-making in governments and public institutions by leveraging leading practices and harnessing the wisdom and creativity of their citizens, staff and other stakeholders.
If you are involved in public policy, is your policy-making inclusive? More diversity of voices in public policy-making brings more creativity, richer information and better policy recommendations. It also signals to the members of the public that all people and perspectives are valued, making all feel more welcome and invested. Decision-makers should strive to include all voices in the policy-making process to get these benefits. It does not have to be complicated – it can be achieved by: Reaching out - reach out to diverse groups in your jurisdiction and invite their input. There are many established ethno-cultural organizations that can help you to facilitate connections with diverse community members. Overcoming barriers – overcome barriers to diverse participation, such as language translation and civic understanding. Put on a civics course at your local community school for instance. Celebrating – look for ways to celebrate all the diverse people and cultures in your jurisdiction. It could be as simple as providing space for cultural groups, or showcasing different cultures through food, music and dance, as Stratford PEI does each and every year during Canada Day and other community events. This will help people to feel more welcome in your jurisdiction and increase their participation in policy-making when called upon. #inclusion #diversity #policy-making
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As an organization, what can you do to ensure inclusion? How can you promote wellness and truly celebrate Indigenous people in the workplace? On National Indigenous Peoples Day, I encourage you to think about this for your workplace. I continue to learn, and make mistakes, and learn some more.
On National Indigenous Peoples Day, we acknowledge and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada. Together, there are ways organizations can share positive community reflection, maintain wellness and change perspectives. How can we celebrate Indigenous people in the workplace? ✔️ Start with a conversation around Indigenous empowerment. Acknowledge and respect the traditions, values and customs of different Indigenous Nations in your community. ✔️Create, with the right consultations, Indigenous-specific policies and practices that support Indigenous inclusion. ✔️Provide cultural training to all employees on Indigenous history, culture, traditions, languages and experiences. ✔️Find ways to celebrate in the workplace such as attending or hosting a Pow Wow. Have a local hooper dancer, medicine person or facilitator host a cultural teaching. ✔️Invest in healing and reconciliation. University of Waterloo #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay #EDIR #Empowerment #Inclusion #DoYourPart
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Earlier this year the Government announced the commencement of the Multicultural Framework Review to examine the function and framework of Australia’s current multicultural policies. The Review will assess what Commonwealth multicultural policy could look like, to ensure no one is left behind, and everyone feels that they truly belong. The Review will: ✅ advise the Government on institutional, legislative and policy settings to support and build Australia’s multiculturalism over the next decade. ✅ consider how existing federal arrangements interact with state and local government settings ✅ identify potential areas of duplication and gaps, and opportunities for further inter-governmental collaboration. The Government has appointed a panel of three eminent Australians to conduct the Review (the Review Panel). The Review Panel will conduct nation-wide consultations on the issues outlined in the Review Terms of Reference. A Reference Group to support the panel will include eminent Australians from diverse backgrounds, as well as representatives from key non-government stakeholders. A full list of Reference Group members can be found here. Review panel members Christine Castley and Nyadol Nyuon AO will be travelling to WA next week. To attend a public community session please register here: Register via Eventbrite: https://lnkd.in/gemHQKCs Date: Tuesday 15 August 2023 Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm Where: State Library of Western Australia, 25 Francis Street, Perth WA 6000
#OnThisDay 50 years ago the Australian Government published the nation's first multiculturalism policy paper, titled 'A multi-cultural society for the future', on 11 August 1973. In 2023, The Multicultural Framework Review is looking at ways for government and the community to work together to support a cohesive multicultural society and advance a vibrant and prosperous future for all Australians. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g9BVdaMt
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In 1971, Canada was the first country in the world to adopt a multiculturalism policy, a policy that was enshrined into law in 1988 with the passing of the Multiculturalism Act, again the first of its kind in the world. Yet Canada’s history is marred with oppression, racism, and genocide— realities impossible to reconcile. Is it imaginable that the principles of multiculturalism give us all an opportunity to be curious about and learn from one another’s diverse experiences to combat bias, discrimination, and racism? How can those principles help reaffirm our commitment to “equity, inclusion, and mutual respect?” What does Multiculturalism Day mean to you? #MultiDay
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We're continuously trying to be more conscious and intentional when it comes to the diversity of our feeds on social media. Otherwise, as we've observed, we can end up with a feed full of people with similar lived experiences, perspectives, and/or thinking to our own - an incongruence with the richness of diversity within our community. One of the questions we've been asking ourselves is: "Are we using our power - both individually and collectively - to amplify a diverse mix of voices from... ... indigenous or first nations people?" ... people of many origins, ethnicities, and races?" ... people representing different genders and sexual identities?" ... people of different ages, socio-economic statuses, and roles?" ... people who experience the world with different neuro-abilities and physical abilities?" Ensuring we're learning from and amplifying diverse voices (not just those that reflect ourselves) is our responsibility year-round, but as we approach September 30th and recognize Canada's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we wanted to ask: Who are some of thought leaders or content creators you've added to your feed to ensure you're learning from and amplifying a diverse set of voices? Tag someone below. #people #diversityandinclusion #learning #socialmedia #diversity #power
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The 21st of May marks the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue & Development Uniting individuals with diverse backgrounds, civilizations, and customs. #NXDT #UN #culturediversity #CulturalDiversityDay #Globalgoals #culture #Globalimpact #diversity #Sustainabledevelopment
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It's Harmony Day! Join us in celebrating cultural diversity! 🌏 Embracing the theme of 'Everyone Belongs,' let's come together to honor multiculturalism in Australia. #HarmonyWeek #CulturalDiversity Read the whole article at hope1032.com.au! #Hope1032
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Are Multiculturalism and Diversity Strengths? In this conversation with Professor Eric Kaufmann, we discuss multiculturalism, immigration, Critical Social Justice, and more. We also place bets on the future of Critical Social Justice—we'll see in six months who was correct! Full video: https://lnkd.in/gPSSXSJh #DEI #diversityandinclusion
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What is Harmony Week? It is a time to celebrate Australian multiculturalism, and the successful integration of migrants into our community. Harmony Week is about inclusiveness, respect and belonging for all Australians, regardless of cultural or linguistic background, united by a set of core Australian values. At ECC, we have students from all over the world and we embrace multiculturalism. Check out welcome centre and the notice board for more facts about Harmony Week! Comment below and share with us: How are you going to celebrate Harmony Week?
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