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CO-CHAIR MESSAGE
Welcome to Inclusion Works ’15
It is with great pleasure and pride that we welcome
you to our seventh annual Inclusion Works event –
Canada’s premier Indigenous Workplace Inclusion
Event and Recruitment Fair.
efforts, and accelerate new and enhanced strategies that
result in heightened enterprise-wide Indigenous inclusion
workplace performance and superior engagements with
Indigenous people, businesses and communities.
Indigenous people continue to strive for full inclusion in
the workplace – they yearn to live independently, work
productively and contribute fully to the labour market –
locally, nationally and internationally. Through your
participation at Inclusion Works ’15, we will help bring
this collective vision one step closer to reality.
The leadership role in Indigenous workplace inclusion
has been a bold move for many of our Leadership Circle
partner organizations, which is paying off in terms of
ROI (return on investment, inclusion, and integrity) with
regard to building stronger Indigenous engagements
that result in stronger workplaces and stronger futures
for everyone.
We are very proud of the continual strides companies
have been achieving to climb our seven-stage Inclusion
Continuum, since our inception in 1998. This year we are
especially proud to honour many of these companies/
organizations for Indigenous inclusion excellence, through
our inaugural Workplace Inclusion Leadership Awards.
As you grow and change, the Aboriginal Human Resource
Council (AHRC) is adapting and customizing its advisory/
consulting services and workplace system to help you
get better results through Indigenous workplace inclusion
performance excellence.
We have over 80 companies aligned with the Leadership
Circle partner program within diverse sectors of the
economy. Many are creating and maintaining a competitive
advantage through our workplace inclusion system that
is helping them to harness the power of our nine-point
diagnostic framework to benchmark their inclusion
Please enjoy the week and leave Inclusion Works ’15
with valuable teachings and connections that will help
your organization reach stage seven on the Inclusion
Continuum!
JAMES (JIM) E. CARTER
(Co-Chair, Champions)
JOSEPH T. NORTON
(Co-Chair, Champions)
PATRICIA BAXTER
(Co-Chair, Board of Directors)
STEPHEN LINDLEY
(Co-Chair, Board of Directors)
Retired President &
Chief Operating Officer,
Syncrude Canada Ltd.
President & Chief Executive
Officer, Tokwiro Enterprises
ENRG
Consultant, Aboriginal Issues
Vice President, Aboriginal
& Northern Affairs,
SNC-Lavalin Inc.
Warm regards,
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Anni (Ojibway) - Hello
Welcome to Toronto – the gathering
place and traditional territory of the
Mississaugas of the New Credit First
Nation -- home of the Anishinabe
(Ojibway) people, who are part of the
largest Indigenous Nation in North
America.
The Anishinabe people look to their
roots to guide their vision for a future as
a strong, caring, connected community
who respects and protects the earth’s
gifts. Let us remember these values and
turn to them during the week as we work
together to unlock Indigenous workplace
inclusion performance through the theme
of this year’s Inclusion Works ’15 event:
Empowering Performance.
‘Empowering’ is the human factor of
attaching oneself to a goal, and fuelling
the passion to see that goal achieved
through purpose and action. ‘Performance’
relates to quantifying and qualifying the
journey towards the vision of inclusion…
through the design and implementation
of strategies, practices and behaviours
that are lead by our values.
Inclusion Works ’15 exemplifies these goals
through an innovative, educational, creative
and social atmosphere that is inclusive.
Chi Meegwetch (Ojibway) – Thank you,
Kelly J. Lendsay
President and CEO
Aboriginal Human Resource Council
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Over the next few days, inspiring thought
leaders promise to entertain, challenge
and empower your views toward actionable
and sustainable inclusion outcomes. You
will meet like-minded people, and a group
of talented Indigenous career candidates
from across Canada that have come here
for leadership and career development
opportunities.
You will uncover how to move past your
“inclusion pressure points” to climb our
seven-stage Inclusion Continuum. Case
studies in human resources, communications,
corporate social responsibilities and
procurement will showcase how you can
drive workplace inclusion performance
approaches toward prosperous relationships
and partnerships with the Indigenous
community.
Take advantage of the many opportunities
offered to you… attend the managementlearning, and enjoy connecting with your
distinguished colleagues through our
many networking activities.
Be sure to join us on Thursday at noon,
as we honour some of our Leadership
Circle partners for Indigenous inclusion
excellence at our first annual Workplace
Inclusion Leadership Awards.
KOCIHTA BOARD MESSAGE
I am delighted to welcome you to Inclusion
Works ’15 on behalf of the Aboriginal Human
Resource Council’s charity, Kocihta, and
its Board of Directors.
Kocihta is one of only six national Indigenous
charities in Canada working to tackle the
huge disparity gap in Indigenous education
and employment -- our nation’s biggest
social-economic issue.
Kocihta is helping build Indigenous youth
into a larger, more confident, and connected
group with skills and passions that are
better matched to opportunities in the
workforce. Our programs help Indigenous
youth overcome their barriers to stay in
school, acquire the knowledge and leadership
skills they need to plan a career path, and
get connected to workplace opportunities
within a career of their choice.
KOCIHTA BOARD OF
DIRECTORS:
Charles S. Coffey O.C.,
Chair | Retired Executive VP,
RBC Royal Bank
Anne Noonan
Vice-Chair | Consultant |
Past AHRC Board Co-Chair
(1998-2011)
This week you will have the opportunity
to meet many talented Indigenous
post-secondary career candidates that
are participating and benefiting from the
Kocihta Leadership Skill Build, and the
National Aboriginal Recruitment Fair –both components of Inclusion Works ’15
that are beyond the managementlearning program.
Wab Kinew
Journalist | Interim Associate
VP, Indigenous Relations,
University of Winnipeg
I hope you also get an opportunity to
connect with one or more of their mentors –
a group of six Indigenous professionals that
once experienced Inclusion Works in the
same capacity, and are now volunteering
their time to help this year’s group of
career candidates reach their career
potential. It’s an inspiring process to
watch and be involved in.
Stephanie Sterling
General Manager, Venture
Support Integration & Social
Performance, Shell Canada
The Kocihta Leadership Skill Build is
developing the soft skills and experiences
that these career candidates need to
become successful when searching for
Senator Lillian Dyck
Ph.D., D. Litt
work and building their career path.
As part of the leadership skill build,
Indigenous youth receive coaching and
development in communication and
leadership skills, job search/resume/
interview/networking/media relations
techniques, job offer/on-boarding skills,
high level employer networking
experience, peer/employer support,
connections to careers within their field
of study, and management-learning
through workshops and keynote thought
leader sessions. We would like to thank
the Counselling Foundation of Canada, the
RBC Foundation and other donors, for
supporting the leadership skill build and the
career development of Indigenous youth.
Through the National Aboriginal
Recruitment Fair, supported by the
employers participating in the fair, the
career candidates are also given
opportunities to interview with employers
that belong to AHRC’s Leadership Circle
program. We are also grateful to these
employers for their support.
It will take long-term commitment,
dedication, and the support of Canadians
to create a secure and confident platform
that will help all our Indigenous youth
reach their career potential, and contribute
in positive ways within their families,
workplaces and communities across this
great nation.
I hope we can count on you, your
organizations, and your connections for
the financial support needed to help
Indigenous youth break free from the
cycle of poverty and unemployment. We
must do more, and with your help, we will
do more!
To learn more about Kocihta and its
programs please visit kocihta.ca.
Charles S. Coffey, O.C.
Chair
Kocihta Board of Directors
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THINGS TO NOTE
Event Administration & Logistics
Registration Desk: Hours of Operation
Monday, May 11
Tuesday, May 12
Wednesday, May 13
3:30 – 4:30 pm
7:15 – 8:45 am
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
6:00 – 7:15 pm
7:15 am – 4:00 pm
Career Candidates
Career Candidates and Recruiters
General Delegates
Spring Festival Guests
General Delegates
Employer Showcase: Hours of Operation
Tuesday, May 11
Wednesday, May 12
Thursday, May 13
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
7:30 am – 4:30 pm
7:30 am – 12:00 pm
Name Badges
All delegates will receive a name
badge when they register at the
event. These badges are required for
admission to all activities, with the
exception of the Spring Festival.
Inclusion Works ’15 delegates will
receive their festival ticket when they
register for the event. Other festival
guests can pick up their ticket at the
festival registration desk located in
the ballroom foyer on the lower
concourse level of the Sheraton
Centre Toronto Hotel.
Smudging
Smudging will be made available
in the Elders’ Room (Oxford Room)
when the Elder is available. Please
see the registration desk if you want
to set up a specific time to meet with
the Elder. Smudging outside of the
Oxford Room is not permitted.
Business Services
The Network Café will be set up in
the exhibit area in the foyer of the
ballroom on the main floor at the
Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. The
Internet Café is sponsored by the
Inclusion Network -- Canada’s national
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Aboriginal online job site (inclusion.
network.ca), operated in partnership
with the Aboriginal Human Resource
Council and the Workopolis Niche
Network.
Laptops used in the Café
have been sponsored by
Please stop by the Internet Café to
check your email or add your employer
/ candidate profile to the Inclusion
Network.
Cell Phones
Please be courteous and silence your
cell phone during all sessions.
Smoking
All events are smoke-free. Thank
you for your cooperation. Smoking
is permitted in designated areas in
front of the hotel.
Security
Please do not leave laptop computers,
cellular phones, tablets, or other valuables unattended. Event organizers are
not responsible for lost or stolen items.
For assistance with a lost item please
enquire at the event registration desk.
Employer Showcase Passport
All Inclusion Works ‘15 career candidates
will receive an Employer Showcase
passport. Candidates are encouraged
to visit all employer exhibits to learn
what makes each employer an
employer-of-choice. Each employer
will stamp the passports. Candidates
with all stamps can submit their
passport at the registration desk to
be entered for prizes, compliments
of Cameco.
Career candidates, please refer to your
passport for details on how to enter
draws to win prizes. Prizes will be
awarded at the close of the event on
Thursday, May 14.
Sponsored by
Kocihta Draws
Proceeds from the draws will go to
Kocihta, and be used to empower
Indigenous youth to reach their career
potential. Tickets can be purchased at
the event registration desk. Prizes will
be awarded at the close of Inclusion
Works ‘15 on Thursday, May 14. 50/50
ticket holder must be in attendance to
win, or give their tickets to a representative to watch the draw on their behalf.
Social Fun and Networking
Networking Evening
Spring Festival
An evening for all event participants, 6:30 – 9:00 pm
VIPs and ticket holders.
Sheraton Hall, Lower Concourse
Sponsored by Wednesday, May 13
8:00 – 11:00 pm
Birchwood Ballroom, Mezzanine Level
An evening for all event participants.
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PROGRAM-AT-A-GLANCE
Career Candidates and Recruiters
please refer to your agenda for
the following dates/times:
• Tuesday, May 12 – all day
• Wednesday, May 13 – pm only
Bruce Lawson - Keynote
Thought Leader for the
Recruitment Fair Breakfast
(for candidates/recruiters
only)
Roberta Jamieson Keynote Thought Leader
for the Recruitment Fair
Luncheon (for candidates/
recruiters only)
DAY 1
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2015
11:00 – 4:00
Registration
Vide Foyer, Lower Concourse
11:00 – 4:00
Employer Showcase | ROM Exhibit | Internet Café
Sheraton Hall D/E/F, Lower Concourse
12:00 – 1:00
Buffet Lunch in the Employer Showcase
Sheraton Hall D/E/F, Lower Concourse
1:00 – 3:00
Showtime! Video Screening & Discussion: Trick or Treaty
City Hall Room, 2nd Floor
2:45 – 4:30
Networking in the Employer Showcase
Sheraton Hall D/E/F, Lower Concourse
3:15 – 3:45
A Look at the Life of Ontario First Peoples - A Presentation
by the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)
Sheraton Hall D/E/F, Lower Concourse
3:15 – 4:45
Choose 1 of 3 Concurrent Interactive Cultural Learning Sessions
First Nations
Medicine Wheel Workshop
Provincial North, 2nd Floor
Inuit
Inuit in Canada
Simcoe Room, 2nd Floor
Métis
Meet the Métis!
Provincial South, 2nd Floor
6:30 – 9:00
Spring Festival
Sheraton Hall, Lower Concourse
DAY 2
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2015
7:15 – 4:00
Registration
Vide Foyer, Lower Concourse
7:30 – 8:20
Breakfast in the Employer Showcase | ROM Exhibit | Internet Café
Sheraton Hall D/E/F, Lower Concourse
8:30 – 8:40
Opening Prayer / Welcome / Greetings
Osgoode East, Lower Concourse
8:40 – 9:00
Plenary - Empowering Performance at Inclusion Works ‘15
Keynote Thought Leader: Kelly J. Lendsay, President and CEO,
Aboriginal Human Resource Council
Osgoode East, Lower Concourse
9:00 – 9:45
Keynote Thought Leader Panel - Translating Legal
Dimensions of Historic & Contemporary Aboriginal Rights into
Practical Socio-Economic Strategic Outcomes
Osgoode East, Lower Concourse
10:00 – 11:00
Choose 1 of 4 Concurrent Management-Learning Sessions
Session 1
Championing the Business Case for Indigenous Inclusion in
the Mining Sector
Sheraton Hall A, Lower Concourse
Session 2
Inclusion Starts with Fairness in Conflict Management
Sheraton Hall B, Lower Concourse
Session 3
The Engineered Approach to Indigenous Inclusion
Sheraton Hall C, Lower Concourse
Session 4
Communicating the Message of Indigenous Workplace Inclusion
Osgoode West, Lower Concourse
11:00 – 12:00
Networking in the Employer Showcase
Sheraton Hall D/E/F, Lower Concourse
11:15 – 11:45
A Look at the Life of Ontario First Peoples - A Presentation
by the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)
Sheraton Hall D/E/F, Lower Concourse
12:00 –2:00
Lunch
Keynote Thought Leader: Peter Sinclair, Vice President,
Barrick Gold
Osgoode East, Lower Concourse
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PROGRAM-AT-A-GLANCE
2:15 – 3:15
Choose 1 of 4 Concurrent Management-Learning Sessions
Session 5
A Journey on the Inclusion Continuum: An Authentic
Narrative from HSBC Bank Canada
Sheraton Hall A, Lower Concourse
Session 6
Engaging Indigenous Communities in the Environmental
Assessment Process
Sheraton Hall B, Lower Concourse
Session 7
Mapping Inclusion Performance through Strategic
Recruitment Efforts
Sheraton Hall C, Lower Concourse
Session 8
Indigenous Youth with Disabilities: A Dialogue to Address
the Inclusion Gap (Part 1 - Panel Presentation)
Osgoode West, Lower Concourse
3:30 – 4:30
Choose 1 of 4 Concurrent Management-Learning Sessions
Session 9
Indigenous Inclusion Empowered through Collaboration
Sheraton Hall A, Lower Concourse
Session 10
Ontario and Canada’s Major Projects: Opportunities for
Aboriginal Trades Participation
Sheraton Hall B, Lower Concourse
Session 11
Advancing Indigenous Community Partnerships
Sheraton Hall C, Lower Concourse
Session 12
Indigenous Youth with Disabilities: A Dialogue to Address
the Inclusion Gap (Part 2 - Group Discussion)
Osgoode West, Lower Concourse
6:00
Career Candidates and Delegates are on Their Own for Dinner
8:00 – 11:00
Networking Evening for all Event Participants
DAY 3
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2015
7:30 – 12:00
Registration
Vide Foyer, Lower Concourse
8:00 – 9:00
Breakfast in the Employer Showcase | ROM Exhibit | Internet Café
Sheraton Hall D/E/F, Lower Concourse
9:00 – 10:00
Choose 1 of 4 Concurrent Management-Learning Sessions
Session 13
Lessons to be Learned from Empowering Indigenous
Post-Secondary Student Success
Sheraton Hall A, Lower Concourse
Session 14
Expanding Inclusion Systems into the Realm of Aboriginal
Procurement
Sheraton Hall B, Lower Concourse
Session 15
Foundations for Successful Indigenous Engagements and
Relationships
Sheraton Hall C, Lower Concourse
Session 16
Recruit for Values, Train for Skill: Building Indigenous Careers
in the Industrial Services Sector
Osgoode West, Lower Concourse
10:15 – 11:30
Plenary - Building Community-Based Partnerships
Osgoode East, Lower Concourse
11:30 – 12:15
Networking Break - Last Chance to Visit the Employer Showcase
Sheraton Hall D/E/F, Lower Concourse
12:15 – 2:30
Workplace Inclusion Leadership Awards Luncheon: Honouring
Indigenous Inclusion Excellence
Osgoode East, Lower Concourse
2:30 – 4:00
Closing Plenary - The Great Traits: Empowering Champions
Keynote Thought Leaders:
Mark Tewksbury, Olympic Gold Medalist; Chef de Mission 2012
Canadian Olympic Team; Humanitarian
Debbie Muir, Coach of Olympic Champions; Hall of Fame
Inductee; High Performance Expert
Osgoode East, Lower Concourse
Birchwood Ballroom, Mezzanine Level
Wrap-Up l Employer Showcase and Kocihta Prize Draws l
Closing Prayer
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KOCIHTA BOARD MESSAGE
Amazing career stories
begin at Scotiabank.
A culture of inclusion is the heart of our global community of Scotiabankers, where you are valued
for your individual talents, your inspiration and your innovative thinking.
Hundreds of inspiring, heartwarming and even heroic career stories take place at Scotiabank every day.
You can experience these now, by visiting www.scotiabank.com/aboriginaltalent
®
Registered trademark of the Bank of Nova Scotia.
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IN SEARCH OF EXPLORERS
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Diversity Recruitment
BMO's commitment to fostering an inclusive and barrier-free
workplace is grounded in our talent strategy. At BMO we
consider diversity in our leadership accountability structure, our
recruitment and hiring strategy, and in our decision making
within our lines of business. Having our employees reflect the
communities in which we do business is an important part of
BMO’s growth and is a key element of our competitive edge.
Supporting Communities and Developing Talent
IN SEARCH OF REMARKABLE PEOPLE
At Shell, we believe passionately in the strength of a diverse
and inclusive team to drive innovation and growth right across
our business. We understand that the more diverse our workforce,
the more varied the ideas we bring to the table. We foster an
environment of respect for others in which everyone can feel
confident in being themselves. Right now we are in search of
remarkable individuals, from a range of diverse backgrounds.
To learn more about career opportunities at Shell, visit our
booth at Inclusion Works ’15 or apply at www.shell.ca/careers.
Discover what you can achieve at Shell.
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Shell
Shell is an equal opportunity employer
Shell/Careers
Investing in the next generation of diverse, top-talent is an
important part of our recruitment strategy. At BMO we believe in
developing talent through internships and by supporting students
through their education. Through bursaries, internships and
student scholarship programs, we are investing in the
communities in which we do business and developing top talent
for the future.
For more information about career opportunities contact
aboriginal.recruitment@bmo.com
Attention Recruiters and Career Candidates
PROGRAM
Please refer to your separate agenda for the following dates/times:
• Tuesday, May 12 – all day
• Wednesday, May 13 – pm only
TUESDAY, MAY 12
Time
Activity 11:00 am- 4:00 pm Registration [Vide Foyer, Lower Concourse] Sponsored by
11:00 am - 4:30 pm Employer Showcase, ROM Exhibit and Internet Café Open [Sheraton Hall D/E/F, Lower Concourse]
Sponsored by Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) Exhibit - Tools (of First Nations)
Delegates will have an opportunity to examine authentic tools used by Ontario’s First Peoples.
Objects such as an adze, bone awl, spear points, and a clay effigy pipe are used to construct a
picture of what Ontario life was like thousands of years ago.
12:00 - 1:00 pm Buffet Lunch (for all delegates who are not involved in Recruitment Fair Luncheon)
[Sheraton Hall D/E/F, Lower Concourse]
1:00 - 3:00 pm Showtime! Trick or Treaty Video Screening & Discussion with participation by Alanis Obomsawin, Director
[City Hall Room, 2nd Floor]
Trick or Treaty is a 2014 Canadian documentary feature film by Alanis Obomsawin about Treaty 9,
a 1905 agreement in which First Nations people in northern Ontario surrendered their sovereign
rights. The film is the first by an Indigenous filmmaker to be selected to the Masters program at the
Toronto International Film Festival, and is the 43rd film by Obomsawin for the National Film Board
of Canada.
In the film, Obomsawin interviews Nipissing University professor John Long, author of the book
Treaty No. 9: Making the Agreement to Share the Land in Far Northern Ontario in 1905, Stan Louttit,
Grand Chief of the Mushkegowuk Council, and others about whether First Nations signatories were
deceived by treaty commissioners, who offered oral promises that were not included in the final
written agreement. The film also looks at efforts today by the Idle No More movement to fight for
First Nations rights and documents the Nishiyuu, a 1,600 Kilometer (990 mile) by a group of Cree
youth from the Eeyou Istchee to the Canadian capital in the winter of 2013 to bring their concerns to Parliament Hill. The film’s closing sequence is set to John Trudell’s song “Crazy Horse”.
Facilitator: Alanis Obomsawin, Director, Filmmaker
3:15 - 3:45 pm A Look at the Life of Ontario First Peoples - A Presentation by the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)
[Sheraton Hall D/E/F, Lower Concourse]
Delegates will have an opportunity to examine authentic tools used by Ontario’s First Peoples.
Objects such as an adze, bone awl, spear points, and a clay effigy pipe will be used to draw a
picture of what Ontario life was like thousands of years ago. This session will include 12 ROM
artifacts, copies of the publication “Ontario Prehistory”, a delegate activity booklet and notes from
the presenter.
Presenter: J’net AyAy Qwa Yak Sheelth B.A., M.A., Indigenous Outreach & Learning Coordinator,
Royal Ontario Museum
(J’net’s name means: One who gives away and still stands tall)
3:15 - 4:45 pm CONCURRENT INTERACTIVE CULTURAL LEARNING SESSIONS (CHOOSE 1 OF 3)
First Nations
Sponsored by
Medicine Wheel Workshop [Provincial Room North, 2nd Floor]
This workshop includes the basic understanding and instructions for creating a Teaching Wheel and
how the teachings can relate to our daily lives. This is an interactive hands-on activity.
Facilitator: Cheryle Jacobs, Sacred Hoop Productions
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PROGRAM
Time
Activity Inuit
Inuit in Canada [Simcoe Room, 2nd Floor]
The presentation will provide a blend of cultural learning experiences including: an Inuit 101
presentation on Inuit living in the north and south, demographics, key challenges, culture and
traditions and discussions on the state of land claims in Inuit Nunangat (Inuit Homeland).
Facilitator: Henry Angootinmarik Kudluk, Aboriginal Awareness Advisor, Aboriginal Affairs and
Northern Development Canada
Métis
Sponsored by
Meet the Métis! [Provincial Room South, 2nd Floor]
Enjoy a lively introduction to Métis culture. The Métis people are one of the three Indigenous
peoples of Canada and this session will help you better understand their history, way of life and
contemporary experiences.
Facilitators: Wanda Botsford, Education Officer, Métis Nation of Ontario
Anne Trudel, Education Officer, Métis Nation of Ontario
2:45 - 4:30 pm Networking in the Employer Showcase [Sheraton Hall D/E/F, Lower Concourse]
6:30 - 9:00 pm Spring Festival [Sheraton Hall, Lower Concourse]
Sponsored by
We KNOW how to throw a party!!!!
Have FUN and don’t miss this opportunity to rub shoulders with Inclusion Works ’15 career
candidates, CEO’s, executives and management from many of Canada’s leading diversity/inclusion
corporations and organizations. This promises to be an elaborate and team-driven evening of fun
and conversation.
Featuring an ensemble of interactive entertainment. This event will showcase Indigenous cuisine
and stunning décor. Infusions of the visual statements, combining traditional images with a
modern approach.
Entertainment for the evening will include a performance by Sacred Hoop Productions, a mime, a
photobooth and a caricature artist.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13
Time
Activity 7:15 am - 4:00 pm
Registration [Vide Foyer, Lower Concourse] Sponsored by
7:30 - 8:30 am
Breakfast in the Employer Showcase / ROM Exhibit / Internet Café Employer Showcase
[Sheraton Hall D/E/F, Lower Concourse]
Sponsored by
8:30 - 9:00 am
Opening Prayer / Welcome / Greetings [Osgoode Ballroom East, Lower Concourse]
Emcee: Harold Tarbell, Facilitator, Tarbell Facilitation Network
Prayer: Elder Garry Sault, Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation
Empowering Performance at Inclusion Works ‘15
Keynote Thought Leader: Kelly J. Lendsay, President and CEO,
Aboriginal Human Resource Council
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PROGRAM
Time
Activity 9:00 - 9:45 am
Keynote Thought Leader Panel - Translating Legal Dimensions of Historic & Contemporary Aboriginal Rights into Practical Socio-Economic Strategic Outcomes
[Osgoode Ballroom East, Lower Concourse]
Legal developments in Canada are shaping the business imperative, social licence to operate and
influencing your Aboriginal/ Indigenous workplace practices. There are a number of key macro external
factors including legal, political, social and economic conditions that affect your strategies. A brief survey
of the historic foundation of Aboriginal Rights in Canada and the bases of current discontent will set the
stage for this discussion. This panel will focus on the legal dimension and examine the historic foundation
of Aboriginal rights in Canada and why it’s relevant to your inclusion strategies.
Benefits:
• An overview of Aboriginal participation as a legal imperative, the duty to consult, and consent will be discussed
• Learn about Aboriginal participation as a business imperative, the social licence, and what
supports sound practices
• Promising practices in successful multi-party negotiations, insights into some common principles,
and lessons learned will be shared.
Moderator: Stephen Lindley, Vice President, Aboriginal & Northern Affairs, SNC-Lavalin Inc.
Speakers: Maxime Faille, Partner, Aboriginal Law, Public Law and General Litigation, Gowlings
Thomas Molloy, O.C., S.O.M., Q.C., Counsel, Molloy Negotiations
10:00 - 11:00 am CONCURRENT MANAGEMENT-LEARNING SESSIONS (CHOOSE 1 OF 4)
Learning
Session 1
Championing the Business Case for Indigenous Inclusion in the Mining Sector
[Sheraton Hall A, Lower Concourse]
The work to build inclusion strategies, sustain them, and empower them for the long-term requires
dedication and the spirit of championing the business case for Indigenous workplace inclusion across
departments, and with Indigenous partners. In this session delegates can connect with two
experienced senior mining sector professionals that have been doing just that by developing and
implementing strategies that have engaged leadership in their companies, empowered managers to
support workforce growth, and built strong community partnerships.
Benefits:
• Gain perspective on the ‘heavy lifting’ it takes to move inclusion strategies forward among
departments and partners
• Discover unique challenges that resource companies will face when moving toward full workplace inclusion
• Learn how inclusion needs to work within the organization and outside with partners in a
combined collaboration.
Speakers: Roger Souckey, Director, Corporate Social Responsibility Canada and USA,
Goldcorp Canada Ltd.
Sean Willy, Director, Corporate Responsibility, Cameco Corporation Learning
Session 2
Inclusion Starts with Fairness in Conflict Management [Sheraton Hall B, Lower Concourse]
Learn strategic tips for including all workplace participants in the process of evaluating and designing
systems to proactively address conflict in the workplace. Learn about a unique evaluation system used to address conflict management in the workplace by incorporating teaching from Elders that is
based upon four quadrants – each representing the four seasons and the four elements of the earth:
Justice, Efficiency, Engagement and Resources. This approach has been proven to open the dialogue
for inclusion and change in the workplace at its most fundamental level.
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PROGRAM
TimeActivity
Benefits:
• An introduction to strategies for addressing workplace fairness from a systems approach
• Learn how to build upon universal principles to create safe, inclusive, and healthy work environments
• Get insightful tips to manage difficult situations through inclusion and systems analysis.
Speakers: Blaine Donais, President & Founder, Workplace Fairness Institute
David Noganosh, President, Red Wolf Mediations
Learning
Session 3
The Engineered Approach to Indigenous Inclusion [Sheraton Hall C, Lower Concourse]
Hatch, an engineering services company, will provide insight into their unique “engineered” or
process-oriented approach to Indigenous inclusion that has proven to be successful in their relationships
with First Peoples across North America. Key milestones include the creation of Hatch’s First
Peoples Engagement Statement for North America, and the formation of Hatch’s Indigenous
Engagement Committee.
Benefits:
• Be introduced to a unique, process-oriented approach to Indigenous workplace inclusion
• Gain insight regarding the transitional stages from ad-hoc initiatives to a more formalized
approach to inclusion
• Draw upon Hatch’s inclusion experience and lessons learned that may be applicable to
other organizations.
Speakers: Tony Cesta, Operations Manager, Hatch Ltd.
Siobhan Dooley, Systems & Process Control Engineering Intern (EIT), Hatch Ltd.
Learning
Session 4
Communicating the Message of Indigenous Workplace Inclusion
[Osgoode Ballroom West, Lower Concourse]
Through this panel presentation delegates will have the opportunity to hear different perspectives about communicating the message of inclusion. Each speaker will bring their own distinct expertise to
the session and offer insights and advice to advance Indigenous inclusion through strategic alignment
of messaging within company/organizational diversity goals by knowing your audience and how to
optimize communication channels.
Benefits:
• Gain an organizational and national perspective from the Canadian Centre for Diversity and
Inclusion on how to support inclusion by communicating the message through strategic
partnership alignments, purposeful strategies, and initiatives that engage all employees
• NationTalk will introduce you to new tools and online platforms to enhance your goals to
communicate with the Indigenous audience, make the best use of communication channels, and
gain insightful tips on positioning your message
• Engage in dialogue with speakers and peers about the challenges and solutions of communicating
the message of inclusion in different contexts and situations.
Speakers: Nick Ashawasega, Director Business Development & Special Projects, NationTalk
Michael Bach, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion
11:00am - 12:00 pm Networking in the Employer Showcase Sponsored by: Canadian Construction Association
[Sheraton Hall D/E/F, Lower Concourse]
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11:15 - 11:45 am A Look at the Life of Ontario First Peoples - A Presentation by the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) [Sheraton Hall D/E/F, Lower Concourse]
Delegates will have an opportunity to examine authentic tools used by Ontario’s First Peoples.
Objects such as an adze, bone awl, spear points, and a clay effigy pipe will be used to draw a
picture of what Ontario life was like thousands of years ago. This session will include 12 ROM
artifacts, copies of the publication “Ontario Prehistory”, a delegate activity booklet and notes
from the presenter.
Presenter: J’net AyAy Qwa Yak Sheelth B.A., M.A., Indigenous Outreach & Learning Coordinator,
Royal Ontario Museum
(J’net’s name means: One who gives away and still stands tall)
12:00 - 2:00 pm Luncheon [Osgoode Ballroom East, Lower Concourse] Sponsored by
Keynote Thought Leader: Peter Sinclair, Vice-President, Barrick Gold Corporation
2:15 - 3:15 pm CONCURRENT MANAGEMENT-LEARNING SESSIONS (CHOOSE 1 OF 4)
Learning
Session 5 A Journey on the Inclusion Continuum: An Authentic Narrative from HSBC Bank Canada
[Sheraton Hall A, Lower Concourse]
Delegates will be taken on a journey of Indigenous inclusion through an authentic narrative describing
the bank’s experiences (good and not so good) on the Inclusion Continuum. Now in year four of a
five year diversity and inclusion strategy, delegates will gain a unique insight into the principles, actions,
and lessons learned that support HSBC’s three-pillar approach: workforce diversity, cultural intelligence,
and marketplace position.
Benefits:
• Gain advice on how to establish a foundation for an inclusion journey by establishing a clear
diversity strategy supported by internal sponsors, and individuals inside and outside of the
organization
• Identify how to translate ‘cultural intelligence’ from a concept into a company purpose, where
everyone can learn to walk the talk and become engaged in the vision
• Gather lessons from the experience of a company that had to establish a new Indigenous outreach
market brand and position as a company ready to receive, retain, and advance Indigenous talent.
Speaker: Tej Singh Hazra, Head of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Graduate Development,
HSBC Bank Canada
Learning
Session 6
Engaging Indigenous Communities in the Environmental Assessment Process
[Sheraton Hall B, Lower Concourse]
Engaging Indigenous communities in the environmental assessment process can be a challenging
and rewarding journey. Share in the lessons learned to support inclusion through participatory
research strategies, including methods to engage community members in environmental monitoring,
field data collection activities, and partnership development to foster community consultation/
engagement processes.
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Benefits:
• Discuss the benefits of participatory research methods in an Indigenous community context
• Discuss the role of partnerships with Indigenous communities to facilitate research studies
• Review proven methods to facilitate Indigenous inclusion in field activities and project work
during the development of major projects.
Speakers: Janine Bedford, Human Environment Specialist, Amec Foster Wheeler
Krista Maydew, Senior Human Environment Specialist, Amec Foster Wheeler
Learning
Session 7
Mapping Inclusion Performance through Strategic Recruitment Efforts
[Sheraton Hall C, Lower Concourse]
Inclusion performance efforts are often reflected in the career awareness and hiring strategies that
organizations use to promote their opportunities to the Indigenous community, communicate their
brand, and employ mechanisms to reach career candidates. In this unique panel session, there will
be two perspectives shared; one from a corporate diversity approach, and the other from a regional
public sector employer supporting an inclusive long-term plan.
Benefits:
• Collect some new perspectives from Shell Canada about what it takes to develop, integrate and
sustain corporate diversity strategies in a corporate setting with local, national, and global
considerations
• Learn about how the Saskatoon Regional Health has embarked on the journey of Indigenous inclusion through the establishment of their representative workforce strategy, which will provide
insights about how their cultural competency and recruitment efforts are grounded in this vision
• Engage in discussion with the panelists about new ideas on how to engage and support
recruitment managers, and other topics in recruitment.
Speakers: Jade Chaboyer, Representative Workforce Strategy, Saskatoon Health Region
Colin Anton, Talent Diversity Advisor, Shell Canada Limited
Learning Session 8
Indigenous Youth with Disabilities: A Dialogue to Address the Inclusion Gap
(Part 1 - Panel Presentation) [Osgoode Ballroom West, Lower Concourse]
Brought to
you by
There is a disturbing reality about the growing disparity gap in services and support systems for Indigenous
youth with disabilities/special needs in Canada, as the issue relates to career development and social inclusion.
In a 2006 study commissioned by the National Association of Friendship Centres, it was revealed in the
report, Urban Aboriginal Families of Children with Disabilities: Social Inclusion or Exclusion?, that the
disability rate of Indigenous Peoples in Canada was 32 per cent -- twice the national average. This is an area
With the
that is not well understood or documented, and often addressed in fragmented strategies.
support of
Join in this interactive two-part session to identify how we can collectively advance solutions to
empower Indigenous youth with disabilities/special needs to reach their career potential.
Benefits:
• Gain perspective about the challenges facing Indigenous people with disabilities/special needs
• Become informed about how post-secondary institutions and other organizations are supporting
Indigenous youth with disabilities/special needs
A special two part
session. Please
• Contribute to a dialogue that will help inform on the development of a national strategy to help
Indigenous youth with disabilities/special needs reach their career potential.
refer to Session 12
for Part 2.
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Moderator: Pat Baxter, Board of Directors Co-Chair, Aboriginal Human Resource Council
Speakers: Dr. Shauneen Pete, Associate Professor, Executive Lead, Indigenization Educational Administration and Educational Core Studies, University of Regina
Harry Willmot, National Chair, Royal Eagles, RBC Royal Bank
Peggy Berndt, National Director, Programs and Partnerships, Kocihta
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3:30 - 4:30 pm
CONCURRENT MANAGEMENT-LEARNING SESSIONS (CHOOSE 1 OF 4)
Learning
Session 9
Indigenous Inclusion Empowered through Collaboration [Sheraton Hall A, Lower Concourse]
Learn from Barrick’s journey with the Western Shoshone people of Nevada, about advancing
Indigenous inclusion on many fronts through a collaborative approach. Innovative strategies are
designed and implemented through guidance provided by the company’s cultural advisory group,
and supported by consistent communication. This session will provide insights into the progress the
company has made toward advancing inclusion, an overview of its AHRC Barometer exercise, and
how this knowledge has transferred into new inclusion efforts.
Benefits:
• Be introduced to the framework principles that support this inclusion strategy
• Learn about how the return on educational investment is encouraging youth to stay in school,
and maintain their language through a blend of activities, scholarships and training such as
AHRC’s Guiding Circles career development program
• Gain new perspectives on how corporate social responsibility translates into community wellness
programs that address assistance for Elders, domestic violence, and help for those suffering from
substance abuse, and other activities.
Speaker: Brian Mason, Program Manager, Native American Affairs, Barrick Gold of North America
Learning
Session 10
This session
is brought to
you by
Ontario and Canada’s Major Projects: Opportunities for Aboriginal Trades Participation
[Sheraton Hall B, Lower Concourse]
Representatives from the Conference Board of Canada will present new data and labour market
information featuring 10-year occupational forecasts of major projects in Ontario and Canada.
Following the presentation there will be a discussion co-facilitated by the Aboriginal Apprenticeship
Board of Ontario and AHRC: “Increasing Aboriginal People and Communities Participation in Major
projects : A Focus on the Trades.”
Benefits:
LMI
• Gain new perspectives about how this labour market information informs on apprenticeships / trades
• Learn how you can become part of an innovative provincial strategy supporting Indigenous
people in the trades
• Provide your insights on the challenges and solutions for Aboriginal peoples in apprenticeship/
trades from your perspective as an education/training institution, Indigenous community
organization, or employer.
Labour Market
Information
Speakers: Marie-Christine Bernard, Associate Director, Provincial and Territorial Forecasts,
Conference Board of Canada
Susan Monture, Aboriginal Apprenticeship Board of Ontario
Learning
Session 11
Advancing Indigenous Community Partnerships [Sheraton Hall C, Lower Concourse]
Algeco Scotsman is a leading global business services provider focused on modular space, secure
portable storage solutions, and remote workforce accommodation management. Last year the
company decided to allocate attention and resources to an exciting new venture, which focused on
the business opportunities of working and partnering with Indigenous communities. Follow their
story as two senior executives from the company explain how they launched this venture and how
they are developing the organizational strengths to build Indigenous relations as a competitive
advantage for the company. In a few short months, the company has entered into partnerships with
several Indigenous communities and the venture has ignited the interest and passion of company
employees.
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Benefits:
• Learn about the foundational steps the company committed to in order to ensure that this new
venture will enjoy success for Algeco and its partners
• Discover how this new venture will bring new jobs and business opportunities to Indigenous
communities
• Engage in dialogue with the speakers to gather insights about how they were able to engage
employees in this new venture.
Speakers: Stephen Crocker, Director, Indigenous Relations, Algeco Scotsman
Dennis Walker, Vice President Sales, Algeco Scotsman
Learning
Session 12
Brought to you by
A special two-part session. Please refer to Session 8 for Part 1. Indigenous Youth with Disabilities:
A Dialogue to Address the Inclusion Gap (Part 2 - Discussion) [Osgoode Ballroom West, Lower Concourse]
In Part 2 on the issue, we will be discussing among panelists and participants, how we can better help empower
Indigenous youth with disabilities/special needs to reach their career potential, delegates will be
welcomed to offer their insights, reflections, and ideas on how we can collectively, through social impac
strategies, move this agenda forward.
With the
support of
Moderator: Pat Baxter, Board of Directors Co-Chair, Aboriginal Human Resource Council
Speakers: Dr. Shauneen Pete, Associate Professor, Executive Lead, Indigenization Educational Administration and Educational Core Studies, University of Regina
Harry Willmot, National Chair, Royal Eagles, RBC Royal Bank
Peggy Berndt, National Director, Programs and Partnerships, Kocihta
6:00 pm Delegates are on their own for dinner
8:00 - 11:00 pm Networking Evening [Birchwood Ballroom, Mezzanine Level]
This evening gives you one more opportunity to connect with career candidates, employers and speakers
that are participating in the event. The evening will host music that will enable you to meet informally
with your colleagues in a fun setting where you can dance and make further and lasting connections, partnerships, and friendships.
Snacks will be available. Cash bar.
All event participants are invited to this networking evening.
THURSDAY, MAY 14
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7:30 am - 12 pm Registration [Vide Foyer, Lower Concourse] Sponsored by
8:00 - 9:00 am
Breakfast in the Employer Showcase Area, ROM Exhibit and Internet Café
[Sheraton Hall D/E/F, Lower Concourse] Employer Showcase sponsored by
9:00 - 10:00 am CONCURRENT MANAGEMENT-LEARNING SESSIONS (CHOOSE 1 OF 4)
Learning
Session 13
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Lessons to be Learned from Empowering Indigenous Post-Secondary Student Success
[Sheraton Hall A, Lower Concourse]
Post-Secondary institutions prepare the future Indigenous workforce and help them to bridge from
their community to the world of work. In this integral role, they have been developing strategies to
support learners on many fronts -- from helping them transition into post-secondary studies,
successful completion of their program, and introductions to employers.
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Benefits:
• Gain an introduction to the ‘Indigenization’ strategy at the University of Regina that helps Aboriginal
students enter the institution, customize curriculum, adapt to campus life and get engaged in the
convocation ceremony
• Gather examples of programming, department services and student-run activities that have been
effective at increasing the level of Aboriginal student engagement, retention and success at
Canadore College
• See how an education institution can develop programs and services that respond to the full
range of Aboriginal student (academic, social and cultural) with the help of, and in partnership
with, their Indigenous support services departments
• Draw insights from these practices to support your community outreach and Indigenous
workforce retention strategies.
Speakers: Gerard Peltier, Recruitment and Retention Officer, First Peoples Centre, Canadore College
Dr. Shauneen Pete, Associate Professor, Executive Lead, Indigenization Educational Administration
and Educational Core Studies, University of Regina
Learning
Session 14
Expanding Inclusion Systems into the Realm of Aboriginal Procurement
[Sheraton Hall B, Lower Concourse]
In 2012, Hydro One formalized an Aboriginal Procurement Procedure (APP). The APP, a component of
Hydro One’s Supply Chain Policy, supports the company’s commitment to promote business and workforce
development for Indigenous businesses, and to develop positive and mutually beneficial relationships with
Indigenous people and communities; both key objectives of Hydro One First Nations and Métis Relations Policy.
Hydro One encourages the development and viability of Indigenous contractors who can provide
goods and services to the company through identifying contracting opportunities, conducting
workshops, and promoting business networking.
This session will provide an overview of what lead to the development of the APP, how it is supported, and the overall objectives of the initiative.
Benefits:
• Be introduced to the aspects of the learning curve in procurement that Hydro One’s First Nations
and Métis Relations Department experienced
• Learn how the efforts to have Indigenous workplace inclusion strategically supported through
the engagement of leadership and the First Nations and Métis Relations Department
• Gather information about the lessons learned by the company as they operationalized,
promoted, and carried out the APP.
Speaker: Christine Goulais, Senior Manager, First Nations & Métis Relations, Hydro One
Learning
Session 15
Foundations for Successful Indigenous Engagements and Relationships
[Sheraton Hall C, Lower Concourse]
Tolko and Sask Polytechnic are just two of the AHRC’s Leadership Circle companies that did a
Baseline Discovery session with the council to help map their journey on the Inclusion Continuum.
This discovery process helps an organization gain a preliminary understanding of its workplace
competencies and its approaches to building Indigenous engagements and relationships. They will
share these approaches and explain what they are doing to refine their Indigenous strategies /
practices and their organizational knowledge / know-how.
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Benefits:
• Learn about Tolko’s enterprise-wide journey of inclusion involving different workplace systems
and departments to dissolve the silos and create pathways for growth
• Discover how one of the largest Aboriginal student and faculty populations in Canada, Saskpolytechnic
is embarking on innovative partnerships, employee attraction, expanded programming, and student retention strategies to increase the success rates of Aboriginal students in a range of economic sectors
• Understand how a baseline discovery session and the Council’s workplace inclusion system can
support a workplace to address its challenges and opportunities.
Speakers: Tom Hoffman, Manager, External and Stakeholder Relations, Tolko Industries Ltd.
Heather Press, Manager, Recruitment and Organizational Development, Tolko Industries Ltd.
Jason Seright, M.Ed., Director, Aboriginal Strategy, Saskatchewan Polytechnic Administrative Offices
Learning
Session 16
Recruit for Values, Train for Skill: Building Indigenous Careers in the Industrial Services Sector
[Osgoode Ballroom West, Lower Concourse]
Indigenous people have been setting the bar for superior performance in the industrial service
sector. In this company’s experience, this is due to the foundational values the employer and the
Aboriginal community share: focusing on taking care of people, being innovative, building great
things, and having fun. Be introduced to how this foundation has built bridges of partnership;
developed work situations which support Aboriginal people to live in their home communities, and
be part of their community, while pursuing meaningful employment and learning opportunities; and
how it impowers and engages Aboriginal women in this sector to achieve success.
Benefits:
• Gain perspective about how an industrial builder utilizes strong core values to provide
meaningful careers for Indigenous people across Canada
• Discover how important values are when creating and sustaining long-term work relationships
and inclusion-focused partnerships
• Be introduced to examples of how to engage Indigenous people into new training and
employment opportunities by engaging mentors and role models.
Speaker: Vawn Jeddry, Vice President, Health, Safety and Environment, JV Driver Projects Inc.
10:15 - 11:30 am Career Candidates’ Wrap-Up [Sheraton Hall C, Lower Concourse]
10:15 - 11:30 am Plenary - Building Community-Based Partnerships [Osgoode Ballroom East, Lower Concourse]
GardaWorld is one of the world’s top security companies – they are the largest privately held
security services and business solutions provider to Fortune 500 companies, governments, businesses
of all sizes and humanitarian relief organizations throughout North America, Latin America, Europe,
Africa and the Middle East. The company has adopted a unique national business strategy, partnering with
Aboriginal communities to create joint ventures. Communities benefit from the business development
and employment created through these partnerships. GardaWorld has adopted a new Aboriginal
Policy to enable the company to grow exemplary community-based partnerships.
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The Niagara Peninsula Indigenous Area Management Board (NPAAMB) is an Aboriginal Skills,
Employment and Training (ASET) agreement holder that provides training programs and services
to Aboriginal individuals, employers and training institutions in urban and rural areas located in
Southern Ontario. Together these partners have been laying the groundwork to recruit, train, and
employ Aboriginal talent in the securities sector. GardaWorld has brought to this Ontario initiative
its insights and partnership experience from working with Aboriginal partners across the country.
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NPAAMB offers an interesting new avenue into the future talent pool for Southern Ontario, with
insights on how to engage this population and support training opportunities that lead to
employment. In this plenary session, hear from these Leadership Circle partners about the back
story that has led to a new entry point for Aboriginal talent into an important niche labour-market.
Benefits:
• Advance your knowledge about the partnership benefits and know-how of building successful
collaborations between the private sector and Aboriginal communities
• Learn how the company is supporting its partnership work and the importance of an Aboriginal
strategy and policy
• Learn about the role that communities play in the partnership building process and their role in
making training to employment partnerships work at the community level.
Speakers: Shari St. Peter, Executive Director, Niagara Peninsula Aboriginal Area Management Board (NPAAMB)
Cy King, Vice-President & Senior Advisor, Industrial Projects, Aboriginal Relations, GardaWorld
April Stone, Director, Aboriginal Relations and Economic Development, GardaWorld
11:30 am - 12:15 pm Networking Break - Last Chance to Visit the Employer Showcase! [Sheraton Hall D/E/F, Lower Concourse]
Sponsored by
12:15 - 2:00 pm
Workplace Inclusion Leadership Awards
Luncheon: Honouring Indigenous Inclusion
Excellence
[Osgoode Ballroom East, Lower Concourse]
Award Category Sponsors:
Charles S. Coffey, O.C.
Entertainment: Crystal Shawanda
2:00 - 4:00 pm Closing Plenary - The Great Traits: Empowering Champions [Osgoode Ballroom East, Lower Concourse]
Mark Tewksbury and Debbie Muir come from the world of Olympic sport. They understand the
importance of creating an environment where everyone feels empowered and included. Sharing
their own experience in leading people to be their best under extreme pressure, this fast-paced,
interactive Great Traits session will build-self awareness, empower you to be better, and reinforce
the power collaboration has on our ability to reach success .
Keynote Thought Leaders:
Mark Tewksbury, Olympic Gold Medalist;
Chef de Mission 2012 Canadian Olympic
Team; Humanitarian
Employer
showcase
sponsored by
Wrap-up, Employer Showcase Draw for Prizes and Closing Prayer [Osgoode Ballroom East, Lower Concourse]
Closing Prayer: Elder Garry Sault, Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation
Debbie Muir, Coach of Olympic
Champions; Hall of Fame Inductee;
High Performance Expert
Wrap-Up: Kelly J. Lendsay, President and CEO, Aboriginal Human Resource Council
Draw for prizes
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SPONSORS
CHARLES S. COFFEY, O.C.
EMPLOYER SHOWCASE INDIGENOUS ARTISANS INTERNET CAFÉ
SHERATON HALL D/E/F, LOWER CONCOURSE
We have built many opportunities in the agenda for you to visit the Employer Showcase to meet the Indigenous
artisans, use the computers in our Internet Café, and to learn what strategies employers are implementing to become
employers-of-choice for Indigenous talent, and companies-of-choice for Indigenous businesses and communities that
are looking to build win-win relationships with your company.
The Internet Café is hosted by Canada’s national Aboriginal online job site, the Inclusion Network, which is operated
in partnership with the Aboriginal Human Resource Council and the Workopolis Niche Network. The computers in the
Café have been supplied compliments of IBM.
We encourage you to visit the Employer Showcase and to engage with the many organizations in attendance.
INDIGENOUS ARTISANS
EXHIBITORS
Aboriginal Human Resource Council
NationTalk
Abbott Laboratories Ltd.
AMEC Foster Wheeler Environment
& Infrastructure
BMO Financial Group
Cameco Corporation
Canadian National Railway (CN)
CIBC
Express Scripts Canada
First Nations Health Authority
GardaWorld Protective Services
Hatch Ltd.
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IBM Canada Ltd.
Joint Economic Development
Initiative Inc.
Métis Nation of Ontario
Province of Ontario, Ministry of
Government and Consumer Services
RBC Royal Bank of Canada
Scotiabank
Shell Canada Ltd.
Statistics Canada
Syncrude Canada Ltd.
Symcor Inc.
TD Bank Group
Cedar Root Gallery
Dakota’s Apparel
Gail Chamberlain
Kanatan Aski
Tammy Beauvais Designs
Turtle Island Arts & Crafts
BUILDING
OUR FUTURE
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gold producers, we do more than operate
gold mines. We contribute to long-term
social and economic benefits in the
communities where we live and work.
We’re proud of our record of safe
responsible operations everywhere we do
business, our commitment to people and
diversity, and our drive for innovation.
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goldcorp.com
We are honoured to sponsor
Inclusion Works 2015
Your commitment to Aboriginal
youth inspires us all.
To learn more about how RBC®
partners with Aboriginal
governments, communities,
organizations and individuals, visit
rbcroyalbank.com/aboriginal
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@RBC Careers
We help you build stronger
Indigenous engagements
& relationships
Stronger engagements
& relationships mean stronger
workplaces
Stronger workplaces... mean stronger futures for everyone
Partnering with companies to help them
benefit from Indigenous workplace inclusion
ADVISORY & CONSULTING SERVICES — WORKPLACE INCLUSION SYSTEM
We have the expertise to guide you through
a personalized three-stage Workplace
Inclusion System: diagnostics, strategy and
implementation—that will help you build
organizational competencies to achieve
inclusion excellence - leading to more
successful Indigenous engagements and
relationships.
A
C
WORKPLACE
INCLUSION
SYSTEM
B
A - DIAGNOSTICS
B - STRATEGY
C - IMPLEMENTATION
Improved strategies and practices will help your
company achieve successful results in these areas:
Recruit, Advance & Retain - Recruit and retain
Indigenous employees, and gain access to a growing
supply of qualified Indigenous workers.
Engagements & Partnerships - Build better business
relationships - work more successfully with
Indigenous businesses (increased—procurement,
joint ventures, business development).
Branding & Communications - Position your
company brand with Indigenous target audiences.
Build an employer brand which attracts Indigenous
people to your workplace.
Leadership & Corporate Social Responsibility Achieve an enhanced corporate reputation as a
global citizen and an equitable employer-of-choice.
Inclusion Continuum & Nine-Point Inclusion Indicators to Help Guide You
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INTEGRATION
5
INCUBATION
INITIATION
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Inclusion
Continuum
Achieve Full
INCLUSION
- to Maximize
Workplace
Performance
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INTIMIDATION
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1
INDIFFERENCE
Inclusion Continuum
- The “heart” of our Workplace
Inclusion System, a seven-stage model used to illustrate
the commitments and changes that organizations make
to become more inclusive, gradually enabling them to
achieve more effective workplace inclusion strategies
and stronger Indigenous engagements and relationships.
LEADERSHIP &
GOVERNANCE
EMPLOYEE
ENGAGEMENT
SOCIAL IMPACT
INVESTMENT &
RESOURCES
POSITIONING
VALUE &
VALIDATION
RELATIONSHIPS
& TRUST
ORGANIZATIONAL
CULTURE
RESPONSIBILITY &
ACCOUNTABILITY
Inclusion Indicators - Our nine-point workplace Inclusion
Indicators describe the knowledge and practices needed to
develop your workplace inclusion competencies and increase
workplace performance, to help you build more effective
Indigenous engagements and relationships—and to climb the
Inclusion Continuum.
Four Diagnostic Tools to Help You Benchmark Your Inclusion Efforts & Impacts
Baseline Discovery & Summary*
- A one-hour
interview session guided by 23 key questions—to gain an
introductory understanding of your workplace
competencies and approach to building Indigenous
engagements. The summary includes recommendations that
will help identify and prioritize areas where you need to
focus your inclusion efforts. *Included as a benefit for joining
the Leadership Circle partnership program.
Performance Benchmarking & Action Plan - An indepth 150+ question survey is conducted with an enterprisewide selection of up to 1000 managers and staff, to compare
workplace inclusion performance and competencies across
divisions and regions. The action plan presents an analysis of
the survey findings, a company-wide workplace inclusion score,
& strategic recommendations to help you improve performance
and increase Indigenous engagements and relationships.
Barometer Review & Report - A series of customized
interviews (minimum of 15) are conducted with a selection of
lead and front-line managers, to help reveal a deeper
understanding of your workplace inclusion pressure points &
the effectiveness of your strategies. The report identifies and
makes recommendations of how and where improvements to
your workplace inclusion practices should be made to achieve
greater success in Indigenous engagements and relationships.
Systems Analysis & Advanced Report - A
comprehensive analysis of a specific enterprise system
(i.e., human resources, procurement, communications,
corporate social responsibility, leadership)—reviewing
internal processes and external industry-wide practices to
compare and validate standards. The advanced report will
identify gaps within the system and make recommendations
of where and how to achieve superior Indigenous workplace
inclusion performance.
Improve your workplace inclusion strategies
- contact us today to get started:
Holly Cooper - National Director, Partner Relations
hcooper@aboriginalhr.ca | 613.435.2472
LEADERSHIP CIRCLE PARTNERS
The power of Indigenous inclusion is endless thanks to our
Leadership Circle partners…
Inclusion Works ’15 would not have been possible
without the support of our Leadership Circle partners.
Please take a moment to note the various signs and
sponsorship recognition platforms at this event,
including the ads outlined in this program in order to
recognize the many companies that have supported
the council’s work, this event, and the advancement of
Indigenous workplace inclusion through this growing
community-of-practice.
Look for hunter green coloured ribbons on the delegate
tags to acknowledge and thank the many people
representing our Leadership Circle partner organizations.
These organizations are taking a leadership role to make
Indigenous inclusion work by choosing inclusion as a
business essential.
PREMIER
Correctional Service
Canada
Service correctionnel
Canada
SOLUTIONS
RELATIONS
NETWORK
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LEADERSHIP CIRCLE PARTNERS
ENGAGEMENT
CONNECTIONS
• Abbott Laboratories Ltd.
• Accenture Inc.
• Air Canada
• AMEC Foster Wheeler
• Canada Mortgage and Housing
Corporation
• Canada Post Corporation
• Canadian Construction Association
• Cargill Ltd.
• CBC Radio-Canada
•CEDA
•CIBC
• City of Saskatoon
• ClearStream Energy Services
• ConocoPhillips Canada
•Enbridge
• HATCH Ltd.
• HSBC Bank Canada
• Hydro One
• International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers (IBEW)
• Jazz Aviation LP
• MNP LLP
•NationTalk
• Nexen Energy ULC.
• Noront Resources Ltd.
• Ryerson University
• Saskatchewan Polytechnic
• Starwood Hotels and Resorts
•Symcor
• Tolko Industries Ltd.
• Walmart Canada Corp
•Vancity
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Thank You
NATIONAL ABORIGINAL
RECRUITMENT FAIR EMPLOYERS
VOLUNTEER
MENTORS:
EVENT
VOLUNTEERS:
• BMO Bank of Montreal
• Canada Mortgage and
Housing Corporation
• HSBC Bank Canada
• MNP LLP
• Beth Calahaison
• Brady Conlon
• Jennifer Russell
• Renee St. Germain
• Jamilynn Stange
• April Wemigwans
• Joel Baxter
• Carey Calder
• Beverly Maher
• Michelle Sault
• Janice Smith
• RBC Royal Bank of Canada
• Scotiabank
• Shell Canada Limited
• Statistics Canada
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