Workforce Forward 2023 | SASKATOON
IN ASSOCIATION WITH:
June 13, 2023 | 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
TCU Place, 35 - 22nd St. East, Saskatoon SK
The Venue
Learn from visionaries working in the DEI space and explore the Saskatoon’s vibrant downtown core!
About
TCU Place is the best location to gather in Saskatoon’s inner city. With 21 different rooms to choose from, it can both large and small groups making it the perfect venue to host Workforce Forward's intimate workshops and larger conference-wide discussions.

Expand your knowledge and expertise and support the advancement of your career through our CPHR Saskatchewan accredited CPD conference!
CPHR Saskatchewan joined forces with Workforce Forward in June 2022 to provide their members with CPD’s while building essential skills for embracing allyship and creating Indigenous inclusive workplaces.
Preferential Pricing
Take advantage of your membership with preferential
pricing. CPHR SK members receive a $100 discount.
CPD Hours
Attending Workforce Forward qualifies for 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.

Meet our speakers!
Our visionary speakers represent some of the best in the business and are here to
inspire, motivate and empower your organization to action!
George Gordon Developments Limited
Tokata HR Solutions
Affinity Credit Union
Creative Fire
The Agenda!
OVER 10 HOURS OF LEARNING!
Check out the morning and afternoon session at Workforce Forward | SASKATOON by clicking on each icon box below!
- Conference Agenda (8:30 am - 5:00 pm MST)
Hosted By; Jorge Avilés
- All Day
- Workforce Forward Host


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



Fireside Chat: Leading the Way in Indigenous Workforce Development
- 8:45am - 9:30am
- 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
- Top up your coffee and network with conference attendees in the exhibition area
Workshop: Indigenous Economic Prosperity - Navigating Equity and Calls to Action
- 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
- Workshop Level 2

Workshop: Best Practices when developing the “People, Employment and Training” Pillars of your Reconciliation Action Plan
- 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: Becoming a Lateral Kindness Warrior (Okihtcitaw)
- 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
- Workshop Level 1

Workshop: - Path to Inclusion – Understanding the Journey of Allyship
- 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
- Workshop Level 2


Workshop: Indigenous 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: The Business of Ethical Indigenous Engagement
- 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
- Workshop Level 2

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




