Workforce Forward 2023 | CALGARY
IN ASSOCIATION WITH:
April 6, 2023 | 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
The Westin Calgary, 320 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB


The Venue
Come for the latest DEI insights and stay for the incredible hospitality at the The Westin Calgary.
The deadline to reserve your hotel room at the Workforce Forward discounted rate is Thursday, March 30, 2023.
About
Tucked within the heart of the downtown district, The Westin Calgary’s event space consists of 25 state-of-the-art break-out rooms offering a perfect environment to connect and engage in a day of interactive learning.
Accommodations
Specialty Rates
Traditional Room
Single/Double: $238
Triple: : $268
Quad: : $298
Reservations for the Event can be made by contacting The Westin Calgary Hotel directly at (403) 266-1611.
Expand your knowledge and expertise and support the advancement of your career through our CPHR Alberta pre-approved CPD conference!
CPHR Alberta has partnered with Workforce Forward since its inception to provide their chartered members with CPD hours while building essential skills for embracing allyship and creating Indigenous inclusive workplaces.
Preferential Pricing
Take advantage of your membership with preferential
pricing. CPHR Alberta members receive a $100 discount.
8.5 CPD Hours
Attending Workforce Forward qualifies for 8.5 Continuing Professional Development hours.
Certificate of Participation
Once the conference is all wrapped up, participants receive a Certificate of Participation to share with their networks.

The Agenda!
OVER 10 HOURS OF LEARNING!
Check out the morning and afternoon sessions at Workforce Forward | CALGARY by clicking on each icon box below!
- Conference Agenda (8:30 am - 5:00 pm MST)
Hosted By; Jorge Avilés & Deanna Burgart
- All Day
- Workforce Forward Hosts


Opening Blessings & Welcome Address CPHR Alberta
- 8:30 am - 8:45 am
- First Nations & Métis Blessings





Fireside Chat: Indigenous Peoples in Canada and the Future of Work.
- 8:45 am - 9:30 am
- Appropriate for all learning levels


Panel Discussion: Best Practices in Indigenous Workforce Engagement
- 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Appropriate for all learning levels





Networking Morning Coffee
- 10:30 am - 11:00 am
- op up your coffee and network with conference attendees in the exhibition area
Workshop: The Business of Ethical Indigenous Engagement
- 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Workshop Level 2


Workshop: The Integration of Reconciliation and Inclusive Leadership
- 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Workshop Level 3

Networking Lunch
- 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
- Refuel while networking with other attendees in the exhibtion area
Workshop: Decolonizing through Visiting: Keeoukaywin
- 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
- Workshop Level 1

Workshop: Build and Support your Indigenous Workforce: REAL Recruitment and Retention Strategies
- 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
- Workshop Level 3


Networking Afternoon Coffee
- 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Top up your coffee and network with conference attendees in the exhibition area
Workshop: Connecting Indigenous Students to Industry: The How, The Why, and The Endless Opportunities
- 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
- Workshop Level 1

Workshop: Path to Inclusion – Understanding the Journey of Allyship
- 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
- Workshop Level 2


Workshop: Intersectional Approaches to Indigenous Inclusion
- 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
- Workshop Level 3





Meet our speakers!
Lawyers, HR executives, Indigenous thought-leaders and entrepreneurs… you name it!
Our visionary speakers represent some of the best in the business and are here to
inspire, motivate and empower your organization to action!
University of Alberta
Rise Consulting
Rogers Communications
Rogers Communications
Unimaize Technologies and Four Peaks Business Development
Suncor Energy
ACDEN Holdings