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International Women's Day
By Imm Yong, Director Diversity and Equity,
CFPSA, Ottawa, (613) 996-6717,
ee@cfpsa.com
 Massage therapy. Ahhhh. that's the spot! Photos: Stéphane Grondin |
Every year on March 8, millions of women and men around the world celebrate International Women's Day. This day provides an ideal opportunity to reflect on progress made to advance women's equality, to assess challenges facing women in contemporary society, to consider future steps to enhance the status of women, and of course, to celebrate gains made in these areas.
This year, CFPSA HQ took the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the contribution of those women "Serving Those Who Serve". Displays were set up to illustrate what we do for the military community. NPF staff shared information on topics such as deployed operations, health promotion, and military youth services.
Complimentary activities available to both male and female staff included interest workshops, a yoga class, and massage therapy. Feedback was very positive and encouraging. The event served to heighten awareness of the value of how different groups of people can creatively and effectively contribute to the CF mission.
I invite you to actively recognize and celebrate the diversity at your workplace. Take advantage of opportunities such as International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (21 March), National Asian Heritage Month (May), National Aboriginal Day (21 June) and International Day of Disabled Persons (3 Dec) to promote team spirit, cooperation and mutual respect. This website www.multiculturalcalendar.com/defenceforces2006
provides a useful multicultural calendar.
There will be opportunities for staff to participate in joint DND/CF/NPF initiatives including Diversity and Employment Equity Advisory Group meetings and awareness training. More information will be made available on the www.cfpsa.com/ee website at a later date. As Director Diversity and Equity I welcome your input and feedback. Your confidentiality is assured.
 FitnessWorkshop Photos: Stéphane Grondin |
 Yoga Photos: Stéphane Grondin |
