Workforce Forward 2023 | VIRTUAL

IN ASSOCIATION WITH:

November 2, 2023 | 8:30 am - 5:30 pm MST

Expand your knowledge and expertise and support the advancement of your career through our CPHR accredited CPD conference!

CPHR British Columbia & Yukon , CPHR Alberta and CPHR Saskatchewan have partnered with Workforce Forward to offer members an exclusive opportunity to build professional expertise in allyship and creating Indigenous-inclusive workplaces. Empowering members to achieve professional success and foster diversity, this partnership will bring significant benefits to professional growth. Join us in creating a positive, transformative change in the workforce.

Preferential Pricing

Take advantage of your membership with preferential
pricing. CPHR 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!
Check back regularly for updates!

Ruby Littlechild

National Director, Indigenous Relations
AtkinsRéalis

Deanna Burgart

President
Indigenous Engineering Inclusion Inc

Christine Channer

Founder & Principal
Channer Consulting & Training

Jorge Avilés

Manager, Cross-cultural & Indigenous Relations
ATCO Gas

Lacy Runner

Owner
Runner Therapy Services

Kirsten Ryder

Director, Indigenous and Diversity Engagement
Banff Centre

Teresa Edwards

Executive Director
Legacy of Hope Foundation

Elder Kerrie Moore

James Cullens

Executive Vice President - Human Resources
AtkinsRéalis

Sandi Boucher

Lead Consultant/Trainer
Reconciliation Works Canada

Nicole Callihoo

Senior Manager, National Indigenous Program Lead
Deloitte

Andrea Jenkins

Leadership Mentor
Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak / Women of the Métis Nation

Melissa Gladue

Futurpreneur
Business Development Manager - Indigenous Entrepreneurs - AB, BC, YT, & NWT

The Agenda!

COMING SOON!

Check back regularly for updates

Conference Agenda (8:30 am - 5:00 pm PST)

Hosted By; Jorge Avilés

Featuring:

Opening Address

Featuring:

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

Featuring:

Panel Discussion: Best Practices in Indigenous Workforce Engagement

Featuring:

Networking Morning Coffee

Workshop: Residential Schools and the Sixties Scoop

Featuring:

Workshop: The Business of Ethical Indigenous Engagement

Featuring:

Workshop: Cultural Safety, Parallel Perspectives Addressing Intergenerational Trauma: Moving from Chaos to Wellness

Featuring:

Networking Lunch

Workshop: Empowering Indigenous Communities: A Holistic Approach to Business and Inclusion

Featuring:

Workshop: Engaging Indigenous Communities-Best Practices for Understanding Trauma

Featuring:

Workshop: Indigenous Retention: New Solutions To A Very Old Problem

Featuring:

Networking Afternoon Coffee

Workshop: - COMING SOON!

Featuring:

Workshop: Path to Inclusion – Understanding the Journey of Allyship

Featuring:

Workshop: Two-Eyed Seeing, Ethical Space, and Fostering Belonging In The Workplace For Indigenous Peoples and Perspectives

Featuring: