TO READ IS TO DREAM WITH OPEN EYES This is what I did when I started to prepare my article in celebration of Bi-Visibility Day and I found lots of interesting information which I am sharing with you. I thought of celebrating by learning a little more of what I didn’t know, like the meaning …
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June 27 is Canadian Multiculturalism Day
Let us celebrate and embrace this day It was first announced in 1971 to be an official policy of Canada at the House of Commons by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, who stated that no official culture would define Canadian identity but it is its cultural diversity that makes the country whole. This year marks the …
National Indigenous Day
In 2015 I had the privilege of moving to Nunavik for work. Prior to relocating, I had little to no knowledge of the culture and population. As I prepared myself with formal training personal research, I became more aware of just how much of an impact Nunavik and Indigenous People had on Quebec and Canadian …
National Indigenous History Month
The month of June is National Indigenous History Month — a time for all Canadians to celebrate and appreciate the unique histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people. We cannot move forward without recognizing the tragic and devastating treatment the indigenous people suffered. The discovery of a mass grave where 215 children were buried is heartbreaking! and devastating. As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau so eloquently …
Pride and Privileged
“In hounour of Pride Month 2021, the UVAE reached out to Sean Williams, a Veterans Affairs Canada employee and Positive Space Ambassador, to write an article for our social media. Please see Sean’s article below. Happy Pride everyone J” Pride and Privileged By Sean Williams When I was asked to write this article, the phone …
Report of the Equal Opportunity Coordinator – May 2021
I would like to respectfully submit my NEO Update for the period from November 2020 to April 2021 as Equal Opportunities Coordinator (EOC) for the Union of Veterans Affairs employees. In this role, I am a member of the National Diversity and Advisory Committee (NDIAC) and have attended several meetings to ensure our Terms of …
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