- FROM THE TOP
- Looking After Your Mind and Body in 2021
- New Canada School of Public Service events
- POLAR’S PEOPLE
- A modified Christmas Parade in Cambridge Bay
- LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE
- Inuktut word of the week
- Are you ready to Talk the Talk?
- UPDATES
- Key outcomes from Executive Team Meeting (ETM)
- WORKPLACE NOTICES
- COVID-19: Province-wide Lockdown in Ontario
FROM THE TOP
Looking After Your Mind and Body in 2021
LifeSpeak has released new resources on health and well-being this year. Precautions and restrictions are still in place due to COVID-19, and many people are finding winter under these conditions more difficult than the summer was. It is incredibly important to focus on your well-being, both mentally and physically especially during the cold dark winter. The tips and tricks shared in these posts can be applied to your day-to-day life.
- 11 Ways to Add More Movement to Your Day
- Guided Meditation for Beginners
- 6 Steps to a Better Night's Sleep
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New Canada School of Public Service events
The Trust Series: The Role of the Public Service in Building and Promoting Trust
Upholding the public's trust in democratic institutions has long been a pillar of the public service in Canada. But in an age of disinformation, where a single tweet has the potential to undermine an urgent health directive or call into question the results of an election, governments around the world face new challenges in safeguarding this trust.
Date and time: January 19, 2021 | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (ET)
Registration deadline: January 18, 2021, 4:00 pm (ET)
Language: Bilingual, with interpretation in both official languages
Location: This event will be delivered virtually. A link to the live broadcast will be provided upon registration.
Audience: All public servants at all levels
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Government of Canada Bell Let's Talk Day 2021
When it comes to mental health in federal workplaces, whether you are working from home or on site, every action counts—big or small. This is especially true in the context of COVID-19. On this Bell Let's Talk Day, join the Centre of Expertise on Mental Health in the Workplace, the Canada School of Public Service, the Federal Youth Network and your colleagues across Canada for a national conversation on mental health, diversity and inclusion.
Date and time: January 28, 2021 | 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm (ET)
Registration deadline: January 27, 2021, 10:00 am (ET)
Language: Bilingual, with interpretation in both official languages. American Sign Language and Langue des signes québécoise interpretation will be provided.
Location: This event will be delivered virtually. A link to the live broadcast will be provided to registered participants.
Audience: All public servants at all levels
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Please note, prior to registering for an event to request permission from your supervisor.
POLAR’S PEOPLE
A modified Christmas Parade in Cambridge Bay
Christmas activities in Cambridge Bay were different this year due to the COVID-19 restrictions. The Christmas Parade became a drive-by event!
POLAR’s Cambridge Bay staff came together to create an incredible Christmas float to drive in the parade, taking 2nd place in the contest. Congratulations! Check out the pictures below.
LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE
Inuktut word of the week
The Inuktut word of the week is: kakivak: fish spear
Pronounce it like this: kuh-key-vuck
Listen to the pronunciation here: