Change can be psychologically challenging. There are strategies employers can take to soften its effects. For many people, change is a time of fear of the unknown and loss of control. In the absence of knowing where to turn for emotional support when workplace change is expected to happen or has happened, employees who … Continue reading Coping with Workplace Change
The vast majority of us are doing our parts in the fight against COVID-19 by following the orders of public health officials: remaining at home, socially distancing from others and trying to remain calm. We owe a lot to our public servants who cannot do the same. We should rightfully be thankful to public health … Continue reading Cheers to the Accidental Public Servants
Instructions from public health officials during the COVID-19 outbreak are clear: wash your hands, stay at home, keep a physical distance from others (#socialdistancing). Self-isolation isn’t always an easy task, but keeping busy helps. To help those of us who are public policy and governments enthusiasts, we wanted to share some of our favourite public … Continue reading COVID-19 | Podcast Recommendations
On December 1, 2016 one hundred and twenty people gathered at the Thunderbird House in Winnipeg on invitation from the Manitoba Federal Policy and Planning Network – a group of Government of Canada employees responsible for development and implementation of policy and planning in their respective regional offices. The federal network wanted to listen to the community and learn about current collaborative approaches and initiatives in Manitoba, to explore and understand ideas and paths to a transformed future, and to discuss possible next steps in collaboration with Indigenous organizations in Manitoba.
IPAC is pleased to announce the launch of the new Volunteer / Consultant Database. This database will be used by IPAC to find individuals with the skills and experience needed for International and Domestic proposals and projects and to strengthen our relationship with our volunteers and consultants. IPAC works in Canada and in many developing … Continue reading Launch of the New IPAC Volunteer / Consultant Database
On May 12, the Southwest Ontario Region Chapter of IPAC held our event “Making Connections” at the Woodland Cultural Centre in Brantford, Ontario.The event explored what it means to be a public servant in an era of Truth and Reconciliation. Indigenous leaders and public servants spoke about their experiences with public service. Participants learn about program and service delivery to indigenous communities; and contributed to how we can build connections between indigenous and non-indigenous people.
On December 1, 2016 one hundred and twenty people gathered at the Thunderbird House in Winnipeg on invitation from the Manitoba Federal Policy and Planning Network – a group of Government of Canada employees responsible for development and implementation of policy and planning in their respective regional offices. The federal network wanted to listen to the community and learn about current collaborative approaches and initiatives in Manitoba, to explore and understand ideas and paths to a transformed future, and to discuss possible next steps in collaboration with Indigenous organizations in Manitoba.
On February 2nd, 2017, IPAC Manitoba hosted a full day discussion of how the recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission can be implemented in the Child Welfare System in Manitoba.
When IPAC decided to undertake a National Year of Dialogue for Reconciliation and Renewed Relationships with Indigenous Peoples, who knew it would be a time when honest, respectful cross-cultural conversation and learning not to fear “the other” was going to be such a big issue for the human race?
Recently, I had the pleasure of interviewing Qalipu First Nation Councilor Francis Skeard. Mr. Skeard is currently serving his second term as a Qalipu Councilor for the Glenwood Ward and works as the Regional Ecosystem Director for the Forest Services Branch, Forestry and Agrifoods Agency. He has been an Institute for Public Administration of Canada (IPAC) member for many years and has a wealth of knowledge and experience, which he was happy to share with us. Mr. Skeard was born in Mount Moriah, Newfoundland and now lives in Gander, Newfoundland with his wife, Deneka, and two daughters.
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