Asian Heritage Month Celebration Featuring the Honourable Senator Baltej S. Dhillon (INC-019)

Overview

Delivery method

Virtual classroom

In-person

Duration

2.5 hours

Audience

Employees

Description

The South Asian Legal Network (SALN) is privileged to host its first event to mark the upcoming Asian Heritage Month. Join us in welcoming the Honourable Senator Baltej S. Dhillon as our guest speaker, who will educate and build awareness about anti-Asian racism and ways to contribute to diversity and inclusion. The keynote address will be followed by a Q&A period and networking opportunities.

Senator Dhillon made history in 1991 as the first RCMP officer to wear a turban, advocating for the right to practice his faith while serving Canada. He went on to have a successful 30-year career with the RCMP as an accomplished major crime investigator, police interrogator, polygraph examiner, intelligence officer, and emergency planner.

SALN was established in May 2023 and aims to provide a positive and inclusive space for South Asian legal professionals within the Department of Justice Canada. It allows members to share their experiences, network, build mentorship connections, and organize training activities highlighting the careers and contributions of the South Asian community. The Network brings together lawyers working in various areas of the Department, including the Departmental Legal Services, the National Litigation Sector, as well as the Public Law and Legislative Services Sector.

If you would like to submit questions in advance of the event, please send your question to the following event coordinators: raji.gandhi@rcmp-grc.gc.ca, anushua.nag@justice.gc.ca.

NOTE:

• This course is bilingual, with interpretation available in both official languages.
• The last 30 minutes of this event are dedicated to in-person networking.

In-Person location (NCR): EMB Library, 284 Wellington St. Ottawa, ON.

Client: The South Asian Legal Network (SALN) in collaboration with the Centre of Expertise for Learning and Professional Development (CoELPD).

Registration deadline: 5 working days prior to the course date

Participants are responsible for adding their training activities to their Outlook calendars.

Cancelling your registration: Simply log into your JUScampus account and select "Unregister" from this event page.

Accommodation Measures: The Department of Justice is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free learning environment. If you need workplace accommodations to fully participate in this training, contact your manager or the Centre for Workplace Access-Ability, Health and Wellness (CWAHW). Please note, the CWAHW requires at least 72 hours to respond.

Please contact the Centre of Expertise for Learning and Professional Development (CoELPD):

• For training material, at least 5 business days before the training session if needed in advance.
• To flag any other requests or accommodations needs, at least 10 business days before the training session.
• For more information or if you have any issues with this course.