03/14/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/14/2023 07:10
An individual named Stephen Puskas and the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) have reached an agreement to settle a human rights complaint before the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal about systemic discrimination in the workplace. Mr. Stephen Puskas is a young Inuk man who had worked at the NFB as an associate producer intern in 2017-2018.
The Canadian Human Rights Commission commends both parties in reaching this agreement. We especially honour the courage and resilience of Stephen Puskas, the complainant who has agreed to be named, for coming forward, with the support of the Center for Research-Action on Race Relations (CRARR).
As part of the agreement, the NFB commits to:
The NFB also recognizes the contributions made by Mr. Puskas in the following projects:
The NFB recognizes that its ongoing work under its Indigenous Action Plan must continue, both internally and externally. The NFB is committed to ensuring that its messages and attitudes towards Indigenous cultures are approached in a manner that is sensitive to the diverse and multi-dimensional distinctions between different Indigenous identities, including Inuit cultures. The NFB is dedicated to lasting change and ensuring that it is egalitarian, open and diverse.
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