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Building bridges of hope one house at a time
Offenders in the Prairie Region’s CORCAN Construction program build homes for neighbouring communities.
Nikki Smith: In Her Mother’s Footsteps
Nikki Smith credits her mother, Rae Gateley, as her role model and inspiration for becoming a correctional officer.


Faces of CSC: Jennifer Walcott
Through Jennifer Walcott’s vision, advocacy, and determination, she has created a legacy that will continue to shape the future of Black employees within CSC for years to come.
Break the Cycle: Volunteers offer Black offenders the tools to heal and give back
The Union United Church: Break the Cycle initiative is helping Black offenders give back to their communities and heal.


Adam Webber: Honouring the fallen and inspiring the future
As a lifelong servant for both his community and his country, Adam Webber has spent decades ensuring the sacrifices of others are never forgotten.
Community supervision in the North
Parole Officers in the Canadian North face unique challenges in creative ways every day.


Printing a brighter future for offenders
The print shop at a Quebec Institution is helping offenders learn skills to turn their lives around.
Faces of CSC: Gérald Max Désilus
From troubled youth and prison inmate to inspirational mentor and poet, Gérald Max Désilus has lived a life marked by contrasts, challenges, and redemption.


Black Social History Group: Emerson Douyon Multiculturalism Award 2023 to 2024 Recipients
Congratulations to Correctional Service Canada's (CSC) Black Social History (BSH) Group in the Ontario Region for being the recipients of the 2023 to 2024 Emerson Douyon Multiculturalism Award!
Louise’s legacy: The tragic loss that transformed community corrections
20 years after the tragic passing of Parole Officer Louise Pargeter, their legacy continues to inspire countless others in community corrections, through the work of the Advisory Committee on Community Safety and Operations and beyond.


Healing lodges: A path to rehabilitation and reconnection
Healing lodges are a vital component of Canada’s correctional landscape. They are more than just correctional facilities.They are also sanctuaries of transformation. The lodges prioritize healing, community, and respect for Indigenous culture.
Faces of CSC: Paul Bourgeois
Elder Paul Bourgeois talks about the importance of the Circle


La Macaza Institution’s award-winning Indigenous Programs Building project
In November 2022, the Indigenous Programs Building project at La Macaza Institution received the Engagement and Partnerships with Indigenous Peoples Award from the Real Property Institute of Canada.


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