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Laundry helps inmate sort out life Jessy takes on vocational training program in laundry services for personal development and training during his sentence. |
People, Programs | 2024-07-26 |
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Four-legged unconditional support: Pet Therapy in Stony Mountain’s SIU Discover the impact visits from therapy dogs has on inmates at Stony Mountain Institution. |
Programs | 2024-07-15 |
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Peggy Joiner: Championing change and empowerment in corrections Peggy Joiner, the 2023 James A. Murphy Award recipient, believes in the power of change for incarcerated individuals. |
People | 2024-07-12 |
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Faces of CSC: Abigail Carleton “I definitely would say, ‘yes, we are improving corrections for Indigenous offenders.’” |
Faces of CSC; People | 2024-07-09 |
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Faces of CSC: Arly Irvine Arly Irvine brings together her passions of restorative justice and animals together in the healing process at CSC. |
Faces of CSC; People | 2024-07-05 |
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Ikaarvik House: a bridge to the community Ikaarvik House provides a positive, culturally appropriate environment for Inuit to transition safely to the community. |
Indigenous corrections | 2024-06-28 |
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Elders
at CSC - The Cornerstone of Indigenous
Corrections Elders across the country help CSC meet the unique needs of Indigenous people in its custody. |
Indigenous corrections | 2024-06-21 |
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Seven
Sacred Teachings significant addition to Structured Intervention Units programming Seven Sacred Teachings in Structured Intervention Unit at Stony Mountain Institution is having a positive impact on Indigenous offenders. |
Indigenous corrections | 2024-06-14 |
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The
Power of Art as Therapy As a correctional educator at Stony Mountain Institution, Chantille Papko has seen first-hand the therapeutic effect that engaging in artistic activities can have on inmates. |
Programs | 2024-05-31 |
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Faces
of CSC: Dave St. Onge Dave St. Onge was always interested in history. He began his career at the Penitentiary Museum as a student and has contributed significantly to its growth over the past 40 years. |
Faces of CSC; People | 2024-05-24 |
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Beekeeping
101 Are you comfortable putting your hand into a hive with 60,000 bees? Are you attentive enough to keep a hive healthy and have a good production of honey? These are questions inmates ask themselves before deciding to become beekeepers. |
Programs | 2024-05-17 |
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Faces
of CSC: James Murphy “A good understanding of what CACs are intended for is simple. It’s demystifying the nature of what corrections is to everyone concerned, whether it be staff, staff’s family, offenders, offenders’ family, and the public—regarding what is going on inside and outside the institutions.” |
Faces of CSC; People | 2024-04-25 |
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CORCAN participants
rebuild historic fence Indigenous offenders mended fences at a historic Parks Canada site and learned new skills to help keep history alive. |
Programs; Indigenous corrections; History | 2024-04-05 |
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Meet
CSC’s Champion of Multiculturalism Michael K. Olotu, Director General of Rights, Redress and Resolution, has worn many hats at the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC). |
People | 2024-04-25 |
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Faces
of CSC: Marilyn Sheldon “Diversity in the workplace encourages me to become a better woman, more understanding, more educated, more empowered because others can teach me new/different ways of learning and doing.” |
Faces of CSC; People | 2024-03-28 |
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From
a Commissioner’s Perspective: A Discussion with Commissioner Anne Kelly In 2018, Anne Kelly became the ninth commissioner since CSC was established in 1979. She is the second woman commissioner. Let’s Talk Express sat down with Commissioner Kelly to talk about her career at the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC). |
People; Programs | 2024-03-27 |
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Faces
of CSC: Stacie Bourdon Stacie Bourdon is a Correctional Officer at the Edmonton Institution in Edmonton, Alberta. Read more about how Stacie is using animal therapy to provide fellow officers with proactive mental health support. |
Faces of CSC; People | 2024-03-22 |
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Development
of the CSC badge: A history of pride The CSC badge didn’t always look like this. In the late 1970s, then Commissioner Yeomans was on a mission to have a badge that was a reflection of the important work the CSC staff does. A committee was assembled to design a new CSC badge. |
History | 2024-03-18 |
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things you might not know about women working in corrections Women have played a part in corrections since the first penitentiary opened in Kingston in 1835. Now, 52% of Correctional Service Canada (CSC) staff are women. They work in all aspects of the organization from front line workers to senior management. Let’s Talk looks back at our history and highlights 13 things you may not know about women in corrections. |
History | 2024-03-19 |
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Crime,
punishment, and prison for women Susan Turner (21), Hannah Downes (17), and Hannah Baglen (25) were each convicted of theft. They arrived at the new penitentiary in Kingston on September 3, 1835, becoming the first women incarcerated in Canada. |
History | 2024-03-04 |
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Faces
of CSC: Ellen Connor “You throw a stone and you might not see the ripple effect go all the way. But guess what? That ripple effect keeps going. And so that's really what I'm about: gender, equality, inclusivity, diversity. Those are all things that matter to me—to the core of me.” |
Faces of CSC; People | 2024-03-04 |
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Diderot
Roc: Sharing the benefits of multiculturalism with offenders and colleagues Diderot Roc knows that sharing food is a fun way to share cultures, traditions, and different points of view. He is the 2023 recipient of the Emerson Douyon Multiculturalism Award. |
People | 2024-02-23 |
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Faces
of CSC: Alima Prime “I always wanted to work within the criminal justice system. After I finished my degree, I faxed my resume over to Edmonton Institution, the maximum security prison for men. They called me to pick up a package to study for a primary worker position at Edmonton Institution for Women (EIFW).” |
Faces of CSC; People | 2024-02-09 |
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The
Black Employee Network: connecting Black employees across CSC The Black Employee Network is a virtual safe space to support an inclusive workplace where the diversity of backgrounds, ideas, and abilities is valued and respected—a place where every Black employee can reach their potential. |
Programs; People | 2024-02-02 |
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Theresa
Halfkenny: an exceptional volunteer Theresa Halfkenny was a volunteer at prisons in the Atlantic Region for 32 years. Her dedication and kindness had an impact on CSC and the hundreds of offenders over the years. |
Programs | 2023-12-01 |
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Restorative
Justice: in the shoes of a mediator CSC’s Restorative Justice Opportunities program enables dialogue to address the harm caused by a crime. It places those involved, the perpetrator and the victims, at the centre of the process. CSC has been advocating this approach for decades. |
Programs | 2023-11-23 |
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Recognizing
Carole Eldridge and her unique approach to restorative justice For 14 years, Carole Eldridge has worked with the Restorative Opportunities (RO) program at the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC), providing her clients with compassionate care as a restorative justice practitioner and mediator in cases of serious crime. |
People | 2023-11-17 |
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The
Pen goes to War In 1943, during the height of WWII, newspaper journalists visited federal penitentiaries to highlight how inmates’ labour was supporting the war effort. |
History | 2023-11-10 |
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Offenders
build arena bleachers, skills and community pride “Work to Give, or W2G, is an Indigenous-led, Indigenous-focused program that provides opportunities for Indigenous offenders to learn construction skills. It is critical for their well-being and rehabilitation. |
Indigenous corrections; Programs | 2023-11-03 |
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Reflecting
on Adele's legacy “You could always count on Adele to do the right thing the right way.” Looking back at Adele MacInnis-Meagher’s career as an occupational therapist and leader at CSC. |
People | 2023-10-27 |
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Reading books
to build family bonds Parents reading books to their children helps build an important bond between them. The Children of Inmates Reading Program is doing just that. Inmates record themselves reading a book. The book and recording are sent to their child who can follow along while listening to their parent read. |
Programs | 2023-10-20 |
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Offender
gifts Sedna carving to Inuit women's organization As part of his healing journey, an Inuk offender recently donated his carving of Sedna, the Inuit goddess of the Sea, to the Pauktuutit Women of Canada organization. Carving is a strong piece of Inuit culture. Learn how CSC’s Indigenous Continuum of Care ensures culturally relevant programs and interventions to Indigenous offenders. |
Indigenous corrections | 2023-10-23 |
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The
unconventional approach for the unconventional learner A CSC fitness program that promotes a healthy lifestyle is helping incarcerated individuals improve not only their physical health, but their mental and social well-being. |
Programs | 2023-10-23 |
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Introducing
the new Deputy Commissioner for Indigenous Corrections Kathy Neil is the new Deputy Commissioner for Indigenous Corrections. Highlighting the work of Elders and collaborating with Indigenous organizations and communities are her top priorities. Find out more about how she is bringing an Indigenous lens to corrections. |
Indigenous corrections | 2023-09-25 |
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Set the
path Listen to Kathy Neil, the first Deputy Commissioner for Indigenous Corrections, in her own words about Indigenous corrections. |
Indigenous corrections | 2023-09-25 |
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Truth
and Reconciliation Listen to Kathy Neil, the first Deputy Commissioner for Indigenous Corrections, in her own words about what Truth and Reconciliation means to her. |
Indigenous corrections | 2023-09-29 |
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Cedarhedge
turns 150 Canada’s Penitentiary Museum was once the Kingston Penitentiary warden’s home. It was built by inmate gangs in 1873. It turns 150 this summer. |
History | 2023-08-30 |
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For
the love of the game Michelle Foreman is a community parole officer responsible for rural areas in Southern Manitoba. She loves her job, but it’s a change of pace from her other life as a professional basketball player. |
People | 2023-08-17 |
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Ethnocultural calendar inspires art and change The 2023 ethnocultural wall calendar features colourful artwork and thought-provoking poems. Each month’s original art is created by a different incarcerated individual. |
Programs | 2023-07-21 |
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Theatre
inside the walls Every fall, since 1981, William Head on Stage (WHoS) has been attracting audiences of up to 2,500 over 15 nights. William Head Institution, a 35-minute drive from Victoria, B.C., is the only federal prison in Canada that has an inmate-run theatre company. |
Programs | 2023-07-14 |
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Introducing
mugshots: The history of penitentiary photo identification Mug shots and fingerprints are widely recognized as routine procedures when someone goes to prison. Yet, this was not done in Canadian prisons before the early 20th century. Why was this the case when the Canadian penitentiary system began in 1835? |
History | 2023-07-05 |
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Working
with black offenders 'inside' and out Three new liaison officers successfully pilot culturally appropriate community reintegration. |
Programs | 2023-06-19 |
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Meet Jude Clyke: advocate for change for Black offenders and employees People. That’s what inspires Jude Clyke to come to work every day. |
People | 2023-01-17 |
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