In partnership with the City of Fredericton's Office of Community Inclusion, GFSI hosted the symposium at the Maqiyahtimok Centre and was primarily for DEI professionals and members of organizations addressing the needs of marginalized communities, especially those trying to develop policies to expand inclusivity within their organizations, or on behalf of their clients.
This symposium provided a platform for organizations to present research, successes, challenges and lessons learned resulting from the implementation of DEI initiatives. This is not limited to large institutions dealing with DEI on multiple fronts, but also smaller organizations that are tackling small achievable initiatives. The main focus includes, but is not limited to projects that fall under UNESCO’s Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities.
This symposium provided a platform for organizations to present research, successes, challenges and lessons learned resulting from the implementation of DEI initiatives. This is not limited to large institutions dealing with DEI on multiple fronts, but also smaller organizations that are tackling small achievable initiatives. The main focus includes, but is not limited to projects that fall under UNESCO’s Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities.
Presentation Links
Morning
Introducing the City of Fredericton's Social Inclusion Committee - Ginette Gautreau C0-Chair
Reimagining Sport Recreation & Leisure - Dr. Jackie Oncescu, UNB Department of Kinesiology
DEI in our Ever-changing Community - Kay Kanyandula – Manager, Community and Inclusion City of Saint John
Office of Community Inclusion - Gwen McIntyre, Community Inclusion Program Manager, City of Fredericton
Supported Decision Making Legislation - Ben McNamara - Inclusion NB
Indigenous Inclusion in New Brunswick - Nisa Kennedy, Employment Coordinator, Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI)
Afternoon
Crafting Inclusivity: NSLC's Approach to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility - Annaka Roscoe, Inclusivity & Accessibility Coordinator, Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation
Embracing Diversity: Creating a Welcoming Environment For Muslim Team Members - Islamophobia Report 2023
Ola Makhlouf, Mohamed Alsadek Mohamed, & Ala Salehi
New Approaches to Community Inclusion - Fredericton Recreation & Culture - Bobby Despres – Manager, Recreation, Culture and Community Development
Weaving in Immigrant Voices to the Tapestry of the Capital Region Integration Network / Empowerment of Immigrant Women - Sarah Caissie & Doyin Somorin, Ignite
UNESCO Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities Examples Across Canada (overview)
Olivia Kenny, Hillary Russell, Hala Bakhash & Ellie Petersen (UNB Renaissance College Students)
See full video presentation of their environmental scan here
UNESCO & The Canadian Atlas of Social Inclusion Online Resource
CASI DEMO - Charley Goldrich, Isabella Hebert, Avery White & Shelena Densmore (STU Social Work Students & GFSI)
Best Practices & Innovations in Food Security Among Post Secondary (international) Students
Elly Dobson, Benjamin Wilkins, Audreanne Dube & Mallory Nolan - STU Social Work Students & Fredericton Community Kitchen
Introducing the City of Fredericton's Social Inclusion Committee - Ginette Gautreau C0-Chair
Reimagining Sport Recreation & Leisure - Dr. Jackie Oncescu, UNB Department of Kinesiology
DEI in our Ever-changing Community - Kay Kanyandula – Manager, Community and Inclusion City of Saint John
Office of Community Inclusion - Gwen McIntyre, Community Inclusion Program Manager, City of Fredericton
Supported Decision Making Legislation - Ben McNamara - Inclusion NB
Indigenous Inclusion in New Brunswick - Nisa Kennedy, Employment Coordinator, Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI)
Afternoon
Crafting Inclusivity: NSLC's Approach to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility - Annaka Roscoe, Inclusivity & Accessibility Coordinator, Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation
Embracing Diversity: Creating a Welcoming Environment For Muslim Team Members - Islamophobia Report 2023
Ola Makhlouf, Mohamed Alsadek Mohamed, & Ala Salehi
New Approaches to Community Inclusion - Fredericton Recreation & Culture - Bobby Despres – Manager, Recreation, Culture and Community Development
Weaving in Immigrant Voices to the Tapestry of the Capital Region Integration Network / Empowerment of Immigrant Women - Sarah Caissie & Doyin Somorin, Ignite
UNESCO Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities Examples Across Canada (overview)
Olivia Kenny, Hillary Russell, Hala Bakhash & Ellie Petersen (UNB Renaissance College Students)
See full video presentation of their environmental scan here
UNESCO & The Canadian Atlas of Social Inclusion Online Resource
CASI DEMO - Charley Goldrich, Isabella Hebert, Avery White & Shelena Densmore (STU Social Work Students & GFSI)
Best Practices & Innovations in Food Security Among Post Secondary (international) Students
Elly Dobson, Benjamin Wilkins, Audreanne Dube & Mallory Nolan - STU Social Work Students & Fredericton Community Kitchen
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