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 Westin Calgary
WF23 Westin Breakout Mockup!
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!

Hosted By; Jorge Avilés & Deanna Burgart

Featuring:

Opening Blessings & Welcome Address CPHR Alberta

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Fireside Chat: Indigenous Peoples in Canada and the Future of Work.

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Panel Discussion: Best Practices in Indigenous Workforce Engagement

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Networking Morning Coffee

Workshop: Reimagining HR

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Workshop: The Business of Ethical Indigenous Engagement

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Workshop: The Integration of Reconciliation and Inclusive Leadership

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Networking Lunch

Workshop: Decolonizing through Visiting: Keeoukaywin

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Workshop: - Creating Pathways to Employment

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Workshop: Build and Support your Indigenous Workforce: REAL Recruitment and Retention Strategies

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Networking Afternoon Coffee

Workshop: Connecting Indigenous Students to Industry: The How, The Why, and The Endless Opportunities

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Workshop: Path to Inclusion – Understanding the Journey of Allyship

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Workshop: Intersectional Approaches to Indigenous Inclusion

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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!

Vice-Provost (Indigenous Programming & Research)
University of Alberta
National Director, Indigenous Relations
SNC-LAVALIN
Founder & Principal
Channer Consulting & Training
President
Imagination Group of Companies
Manager, Cross-cultural & Indigenous Relations
ATCO Gas
Director of Reconciliation, Inclusion and Strategy
Rise Consulting
Founder & CEO
Jouta Performance Group
Director of Engagement
Pipikwanpehtakwan
Senior Manager, Indigenous Community Engagement
Rogers Communications
Senior Manager, Inclusion and Diversity
Rogers Communications
Founder/Consultant
Inclusive Concepts Inc
Lead Executive
Unimaize Technologies and Four Peaks Business Development
President
Indigenous Engineering Inclusion Inc
Executive Director
Pride at Work Canada
Senior Specialist Advisor, Indigenous Workforce Development
Suncor Energy
General Manager of Administrative Services; HR & HSEQ
ACDEN Holdings
Inclusion Specialist
Inclusive Concepts Inc
Senior Manager Indigenous Relations
ATB Financial
Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Gowling WLG
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