June 2024

Hello everyone,

Happy National Indigenous History Month and a joyous Pride season to all! June is a month brimming with celebration and reflection, and at CCDI, we are committed to advancing our mission of creating a more inclusive Canada.

This month, we invite you to join our enriching webinars and listen to our latest podcast episode. Our webinars this month focus on succession planning for Indigenous professionals and the challenges and strategies for 2SLGBTQI+ inclusion in the workplace. Please register to gain valuable insights into creating more inclusive environments.

In the June edition of our Leader Talks podcast, I am joined by Kelly Lendsay, President and CEO of Indigenous Works. We delve into the latest conversations around Indigenous inclusion in the workplace, discuss the collaborative efforts of the DreamMakers Council, and preview the Indigenous Works annual summit, Inclusion Works ’24—where I will also share insights in a session entitled “Your Indigenous Inclusion Competitive Edge.” Look for the episode in the second week of June.

At CCDI, our vision is a world where all dimensions of diversity are celebrated. Thanks to our dedicated team, we continue to be a beacon of change through education, research, and action.

Join us in our efforts to shape a more inclusive society. 

Warm regards,

Anne-Marie Pham 

CEO, Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion

Registration is open for CCDI’s rigorous certification process to assess practitioners’ diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) experience, skills and knowledge. You can demonstrate your expertise by becoming a Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional (CCIP™). Learn how to register for this formal recognition that can boost your career in DEI. 

Employer Partners spotlight: BC Hydro 

BC Hydro, the electricity provider for 95% of British Columbia’s population, has a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Their standout DEI and accessibility plan emphasizes treating all employees with respect and dignity. This plan includes strategies such as inclusive hiring practices, comprehensive training and partnerships to foster a more inclusive workplace. BC Hydro is committed to developing a diverse workforce that reflects the communities they serve. 

A journey to parenthood: Celebrating Global Day of Parents 

June 1 is the United Nation’s (UN) Global Day of Parents, with 2024 marking the 12th year that the UN has observed this day. In this month’s blog, Charles Paradis, Manager, Partner Relations at CCDI, explores the diversity of parents and families across our communities. Read the blog, A journey to parenthood: Celebrating Global Day of Parents.

Upcoming webinars

Date

Title

June 4 at 1 p.m. ET

Succession planning for Indigenous professionals in Canadian workplaces

June 4 at 1 p.m. ET

Planification de la relève pour les professionnel·le·s autochtones dans les milieux de travail canadiens

June 13 at 1 p.m. ET

2SLGBTQI+ inclusion: Challenges in and strategies for the workplace

June 18 at 1 p.m. ET

L'inclusion 2ELGBTQI+ : défis et stratégies pour les milieux de travail

July 11 at 1 p.m. ET

Glottophobia

July 23 at 1 p.m. ET

Neurodiversité : Une introduction

Diversity calendar

Canadian Men's Health Month (Canada)

Deafblind Awareness Month (Canada)

Filipino Heritage Month (Canada)

Indigenous History Month (Canada)

Italian Heritage Month (Canada)

Portuguese Heritage Month (Canada)

Pride Month (International)

2 – 8: Canadian Environment Week 

9 - 15:  National Public Service Week 

11 (sundown) - 13: Shavu’ot 

14 (sundown) – 19:  Hajj 

16 (sundown) - 19:  Eid al-Adha 

1: Global Day of Parents 

1: Intergenerational Day 

4: Treaty Day (New Brunswick) 

5: Clean Air Day 

10: Action Anxiety Day / World Anxiety Day 

12: Independence Day, Philippines / Araw ng Kasarinlán 

13: International Albinism Awareness Day 

16: Father’s Day 

18: International Day for Countering Hate Speech 

19: Juneteenth 

20: World Refugee Day 

20: Summer Solstice 

20: Litha / Midsummer / Summer Solstice 

21: National Indigenous Peoples Day 

23: International Widows' Day 

24: St. Jean Baptiste Day 

24: June Day 

27: Canadian Multiculturalism Day 

Welcome our newest
Employer Partners

Together we are shaping more equitable workplaces, schools and communities through our Employer Partners, moving towards a truly inclusive Canada. Join us in extending a warm welcome to our newest Employer Partners.

Ajax Public Library

Bruce County

Pattison Food Group

Stevenson Memorial Hospital

YWCA Kitchener