Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month

Every October, Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month (CHWM) highlights the importance of practicing workplace habits that promote a healthy mind, body, and organizational culture.

In line with this year’s theme, “Feel great at work!” the Defence Team is leveraging this opportunity to discuss mental health and diversity in the workplace.

Throughout the month, take the opportunity to explore the diverse factors that influence the perspectives, ideologies, and experiences of your peers in the workplace.

Join the discussion and participate in offerings such as panels, speakers, lived experience testimonials, and interactive activities, by registering here.

Activities and Events

Check out the calendar of events to help you keep track of what’s happening across Defence for Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month.

Date	Details
October 5, 2021 1:00-2:00 PM EST Bilingual Platform: Zoom	Mental Health and Racism This webinar, with Dr. Manju Varma, will explore the experiences that people of colour face and will also provide an understanding of the role of trauma and anti-racism on mental health. Click here for more information and to register. (You are now leaving Canada.ca, for internal audiences only)
October 7, 2021 1:00-2:30 PM EST English with live audio translation Platform: Zoom	Not All Disabilities Are Visible: A Two-Eyed Seeing Approach to Invisible Disabilities This interactive activity, with John Ward, will look at learning disabilities such as dyslexia, from both a colonial and an Indigenous perspective. Click here for more information and to register. (You are now leaving Canada.ca, for internal audiences only)
October 12, 2021 1:00-2:30 PM EST Bilingual Platform: Zoom	Let’s Talk Intersectionality In this panel discussion, we will hear from Awo Nuuh, Sylvie Ngaleu, and Karen Robert, who will share how intersectionality has impacted their mental health. Click here for more information and to register. (You are now leaving Canada.ca, for internal audiences only)
October 14, 2021 Bilingual	Myths & Facts Quiz This year, we are leveraging this opportunity to discuss mental health and diversity in support of fostering a psychologically healthy and inclusive workplace for everyone. Take a few minutes to test your knowledge in the quiz. (You are now leaving Canada.ca, for internal audiences only)
October 15, 2021 1:00-2:00 PM EST Bilingual Platform: Zoom	Becoming an Ally At this coffee talk with Tolga Yalkin, we will hear about a journey to better understand what it means to use privilege as a collaborator and be an ally. Click here for more information and to register. (You are now leaving Canada.ca, for internal audiences only)
October 19, 2021 1:00-2:00 PM EST Bilingual Platform: Zoom	Indigenous Well-Being This panel discussion, with John Ward and Jessica Zéroual, will act as a space to discuss how a trauma-informed approach and human-centred design can be leveraged to promote a more inclusive environment. Click here for more information and to register. (You are now leaving Canada.ca, for internal audiences only)
October 20, 2021 1:00-2:30 PM EST Bilingual Platform: Zoom	Ask Me Anything: Building Resiliency – Women’s History Month Through courageous conversations with panelists you will gain ideas on how to take action on issues that are important to you. Key themes of discussion will also include exploring gender bias in the workplace and intersectionality. Click here for more information and to register. (You are now leaving Canada.ca, for internal audiences only)
October 21, 2021 1:00-2:00 PM EST Bilingual Platform: Zoom	Positive Space Presentation A presentation by Kirk/Kaiya Hamilton and Anik Desrochers to foster the creation of a safe and inclusive work environment for everyone, including members of the lesbian gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning and two spirit communities. Click here for more information and to register. (You are now leaving Canada.ca, for internal audiences only)
October 27, 2021 1:00-2:00 PM EST Bilingual Platform: Zoom	Microaggression and Its Impacts Radical empathy, progressophobia, “hurt people hurting people”… whether these terms are new to you or not, we invite you to join us for this webinar, with Jeremy Dias, as we learn about each one and take a deep dive in the evolution of the diversity and inclusion space. Click here for more information and to register. (You are now leaving Canada.ca, for internal audiences only)
October 28, 2021 1:00-2:00 PM EST Bilingual Platform: Zoom	Harassment and Misconduct Literacy, Prevention and Resolution In this seminar, we will focus on identifying harassment and knowing when to act, while sharing the resolution mechanisms available to Defence Team members. Click here for more information and to register. (You are now leaving Canada.ca, for internal audiences only)

Defence Team Spotlight Interviews

During Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month, check out the following profiles and testimonials to get some insights into the mental health and lived experiences of military and public service employees, including some of the diverse groups that make up the DND/CAF.

Note: Profiles will be added on a weekly basis.

Additional Resources

Defence Team members can access a variety of resources and information to help maintain and improve our mental health and overall personal well-being.

Information: Get Support

If you are in need of urgent help, you can call the Employee Assistance Program Line at 1-800-268-7708. They are available to offer support 24/7.

For CAF members and their family, you can call the Member Assistance Program at 1-800-268-7708. If your family members are in need of support and resources, they can reach out to the Family Information Line at 1-800-866-4546.

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