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SUMMARY:Pathways to Success Virtual Summit - Toronto
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous Professional Association of Canada’s Pathways to Success Program connects Indigenous Youth with summer job and internship opportunities! The goal is to meet youth where they are at\, and help build their skills to be successful in these job opportunities. Pathways to Success will leverage IPAC’s current relationships with corporate Canada and industry professionals to create new opportunities for internships\, and summer work experiences for Indigenous youth. \nThis Virtual Summit will connect Youth Candidates with employers\, and these companies will be able to share their opportunities and company values directly to the candidates. \nPathways to Success is launching in Toronto\, Winnipeg and Edmonton for Summer 2021. If you are an Indigenous Youth (17-29) seeking work for this summer\, please sign up through this form to be connected with Coordinators in your city! Once you have submitted your form\, you will also have the opportunity to attend our Virtual Summit for Indigenous Youth in February\, where we will introduce attendees to employers\, and provide more insight into these job opportunities. \nIf you are an employer seeking talent for Summer 2021\, please sign up through this form to be connected with Coordinators in your city! \nFunded by the Government of Canada under the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy. \nWho Can Attend\n\nIndigenous Youth (17-29)\nEmployers seeking talent for Summer 2021\n\nDates\n\nFebruary 9 – Winnipeg\nFebruary 10 – Edmonton\nFebruary 11 – Toronto\n\n5:00PM – 6:30PM Local Time Virtual VIA Zoom Meetings \nClick here to register for this event! \n  \nEvent Schedule:\n5:00 PM – Welcome & Introduction\n5:10 PM – Intro Panelists & Career Journey Sharing\n5:30 PM – Panel Discussion\n6:00 PM – Youth select break out sessions!\n6:15 – Closing Remarks\n6:30 – Prizes! (Gift cards) \n  \nSpeakers:\n\n\n\n\nKrystal Abotossaway\, Senior Manager at TD Bank\, President of IPAC & Miziwe Biik \nKrystal Abotossaway is a well sought-after speaker and expert on Indigenous engagement. As Lead Strategic Diversity Advisor and Partner at TD Bank\, she is the touchstone for bringing the voice and the talent of diversity and Indigenous cultures to the bank’s Diversity Talent Strategy and Community Relations programs. Her passion and leadership for advancing more agile diversity engagement strategies has contributed to TD’s ongoing recognition as one of Canada’s leaders in embracing diversity — including being recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and achieving a gold level certification with the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Businesses Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) Accreditation Program.\n\n\n\nNicole McCormick\, Founding Member and Co-chair for the Rogers Indigenous Peoples’ Diversity Network \nNicole is a proud Kanyen’kehá:ka (Mohawk) woman\, whose family is from Six Nations of the Grand River territory. She is the Managing Assignment Editor at CityNews Toronto and Breakfast Television. Nicole has worked as a journalist\, behind the camera\, for twenty years and has worked in both Canadian and American news markets.  Outside of her role in newsroom\, Nicole is the founding member and co-chair for the Rogers Indigenous Peoples’ Diversity Network. She encourages conversations and provides a safe space for people to questions and understand Indigenous culture\, history and the uniqueness of our communities. Nicole is also the Indigenous cultural advisor to Rogers Hometown Hockey\,  that has seen two successful events with Enoch Cree Nation in Alberta and Peguis First Nation in Manitoba. \n\n\n\n\nScott Cavan\, Relationship Lead Watershed Partners \nScott is Kanien’kehàka (Mohawk) from the Six Nations of the Grand River and has been active both personally and professionally in enacting meaningful change through mainstream and Indigenous political systems throughout his career. Over the past 15 years\, he has worked with and advised National and Provincial Indigenous leadership on building relationships with government\, as well as the Exploration industry and Ministers and Premiers on working with\, addressing issues\, and building lasting relationships with Indigenous communities for the mutual benefit of all peoples. After all the politics though\, Scott indulges in music\, film\, and television. Little known is that Scott played lacrosse for 20 years and can share a few stories on the rough and tumble sport (of lacrosse) and maybe even a couple on politics.\n\n\n\nJames McCay\, BMO \nJames is Ojibway from Batchewana First Nation a Northern Ontario community near Sault Ste. Marie close to the US and Canadian boarder. I started my career in the Environmental Engineering field then moved into Information Technology and I am now working in Canada’s Financial Sector where for the past decade I have helped craft and lead Indigenous Talent Acquisition strategies for some of the largest companies in Canada. Today I have a dule reporting role into both the Offices of Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion and Talent Acquisition for BMO Bank of Montreal. I am a proud husband and father as well as coach of my daughters T-Ball Tuesday baseball team. (When we go back to playing of course!)\n\n\n\n\nBreakout rooms for Networking:\nWatershed Partners \nWatershed Partners was founded on the idea that a different advisory practice was needed in the world. We facilitate solutions for complex situations. We remove friction\, enabling change\, growth\, and alignment; finding the line through rough waters. \nRogers \nWe make more possible for Canadians each and every day\, proudly connecting them to a world of possibilities and the moments that matter most in their lives. Founded in 1960\, we have grown to become a leading technology and media company that strives to provide the very best in wireless\, residential\, and media to Canadians and Canadian businesses. \nBMO \nWe’re proud to be fueling growth and expanding possibilities for individuals\, families and businesses. More than 12 million customers count on us for personal and commercial banking\, wealth management and investment services. As the 8th largest bank\, by assets\, in North America\, we help our customers make the most of their money. In Canada\, the United States and across the globe\, we’ll continue to build\, invest and transform to drive performance that serves the good that grows. \nSoulpepper \nSoulpepper is Toronto’s largest artist-centred theatre company. We believe that stories can connect us\, that they are vital to our understanding\, compassion and knowledge\, and that they can motivate us toward social change. Central to Soulpepper’s mission is the commitment to become a radically inclusive company\, that truly creates a space of belonging. At Soulpepper we share stories through plays\, concerts\, digital and audio programming; we train the next generation of artists; and we offer free year-round youth programs. \nScotiabank \nScotiabank is a leading bank in Canada and a leading financial services provider. We are here for every future. We help our customers\, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice\, products and services. Our most important investment is the one we make in our people. Our customer focus starts with taking care of our employees. That’s why we work to grow and diversify talent and engage employees in a performance-oriented culture. \nMehak Shoeb: Passionate about recruiting and developing top talent which will cater to the culture at Scotia Bank. With my background in Retail Banking I am focused on enhancing Scotia’s commitment to elevating the customer experience by hiring the best talent. \nHarper Collins Canada \nKnown worldwide for the quality of its list\, HarperCollinsCanada is the proud home of many bestselling and award-winning authors\, including Esi Edugyan\, Heather O’Neill\, Lawrence Hill\, Kamal Al-Solaylee\, Mark Sakamoto\, Ayelet Tsabari\, Emily St. John Mandel\, Tracey Lindberg\, Tara Westover\, Hilary Mantel\, Rachel Cusk\, Anthony Horowitz\, Uzma Jalaluddin\, Kim Fu\, Carrianne Leung\, Ellen Keith\, Jael Richardson\, Emma Donoghue\, Helen Humphreys\, and Thomas King\, among many more found at harpercollins.ca.
URL:https://indigenousprofessionals.org/event/pathways-to-success-virtual-summit-toronto/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210210T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210210T183000
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SUMMARY:Pathways to Success Virtual Summit - Edmonton
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous Professional Association of Canada’s Pathways to Success Program connects Indigenous Youth with summer job and internship opportunities! The goal is to meet youth where they are at\, and help build their skills to be successful in these job opportunities. Pathways to Success will leverage IPAC’s current relationships with corporate Canada and industry professionals to create new opportunities for internships\, and summer work experiences for Indigenous youth. \nThis Virtual Summit will connect Youth Candidates with employers\, and these companies will be able to share their opportunities and company values directly to the candidates. \nPathways to Success is launching in Toronto\, Winnipeg and Edmonton for Summer 2021. If you are an Indigenous Youth (17-29) seeking work for this summer\, please sign up through this form to be connected with Coordinators in your city! Once you have submitted your form\, you will also have the opportunity to attend our Virtual Summit for Indigenous Youth in February\, where we will introduce attendees to employers\, and provide more insight into these job opportunities. \nIf you are an employer seeking talent for Summer 2021\, please sign up through this form to be connected with Coordinators in your city! \nFunded by the Government of Canada under the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy. \nWho Can Attend\n\nIndigenous Youth (17-29)\nEmployers seeking talent for Summer 2021\n\nDates\n\nFebruary 9 – Winnipeg\nFebruary 10 – Edmonton\nFebruary 11 – Toronto\n\n5:00PM – 6:30PM Local Time Virtual VIA Zoom Meetings \nClick here to register for this event! \n  \nEvent Schedule:\n5:00 PM – Welcome & Introduction\n5:10 PM – Intro Panelists & Career Journey Sharing\n5:30 PM – Panel Discussion\n6:00 PM – Youth select break out sessions!\n6:15 – Closing Remarks\n6:30 – Prizes! (Gift cards) \n  \nSpeakers:\n\n\n\n\nKrystal Abotossaway\, Senior Manager at TD Bank\, President of IPAC & Miziwe Biik \nKrystal Abotossaway is a well sought-after speaker and expert on Indigenous engagement. As Lead Strategic Diversity Advisor and Partner at TD Bank\, she is the touchstone for bringing the voice and the talent of diversity and Indigenous cultures to the bank’s Diversity Talent Strategy and Community Relations programs. Her passion and leadership for advancing more agile diversity engagement strategies has contributed to TD’s ongoing recognition as one of Canada’s leaders in embracing diversity — including being recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and achieving a gold level certification with the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Businesses Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) Accreditation Program.\n\n\n\nShani Gwin\, Founder and Managing Partner of Gwin Communications \nShani Gwin is the founder and Managing Partner of Gwin Communications. Shani is a sixth generation Métis woman. She’s a member of the Cunningham Clan on her mother’s side and a descendant of Michel First Nation and Ferguson Clan on her father’s side. Shani has a passion for elevating Indigenous voices\, projects and issues which pushed her to create an agency focused on bringing Indigenous stories to mainstream media and the general public. Gwin Communications is now a purpose-driven team of eight\, working with many clients located in the territories and several provinces across Canada.\n\n\n\nTim Laronde – Chandos National Director Indigenous Strategies  \nTim is proud member of Nipissing First Nation and has worked in the business services industry for more than 25 years. His roles varied from management of teams to client facing positions\, in commercial banking and corporate trust services. He has experience in business development\, negotiation strategies and building capacity through meaningful and respectful relationships with the Indigenous community. Currently\, Tim is the National Director Indigenous Strategy with Chandos Construction. His role involves enhancing Indigenous cultural awareness within Chandos\, attracting and retaining Indigenous talent and building capacity by developing relationships that help create wealth in Indigenous communities.
URL:https://indigenousprofessionals.org/event/pathways-to-success-virtual-summit-edmonton/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210209T193000
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Storytelling and E-commerce | Indigi-X Workshops
DESCRIPTION:INDIGI-X builds capacity through offering workshops to all alumni and new applicants to our Virtual Exchange program \nEvery so often\, we organise workshops where we bring in outstanding leaders from around the globe to offer their insights and experience. \n\n\nWho can apply?​\n\n\nWe invite all existing INDIGI-X delegates\, alumni and potential applicants to the INDIGI-X Virtual Exchange Program to attend our workshops.  All workshop attendees will receive Zoom details a week before the workshop will take place. \nIf you have not already applied\, you can apply here. \nWORKSHOP: \n\n9 Feb – 18:00 – 19:30 \n\n\n“Indigenous Storytelling and E-commerce” \nTe Whare Hukahuka
URL:https://indigenousprofessionals.org/event/indigenous-storytelling-and-e-commerce-indigi-x-workshops/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20210209T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Winnipeg:20210209T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T071433
CREATED:20210113T184642Z
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SUMMARY:Pathways to Success Virtual Summit - Winnipeg
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous Professional Association of Canada’s Pathways to Success Program connects Indigenous Youth with summer job and internship opportunities! The goal is to meet youth where they are at\, and help build their skills to be successful in these job opportunities. Pathways to Success will leverage IPAC’s current relationships with corporate Canada and industry professionals to create new opportunities for internships\, and summer work experiences for Indigenous youth. \nThis Virtual Summit will connect Youth Candidates with employers\, and these companies will be able to share their opportunities and company values directly to the candidates. \nPathways to Success is launching in Toronto\, Winnipeg and Edmonton for Summer 2021. If you are an Indigenous Youth (17-29) seeking work for this summer\, please sign up through this form to be connected with Coordinators in your city! Once you have submitted your form\, you will also have the opportunity to attend our Virtual Summit for Indigenous Youth in February\, where we will introduce attendees to employers\, and provide more insight into these job opportunities. \nIf you are an employer seeking talent for Summer 2021\, please sign up through this form to be connected with Coordinators in your city! \nFunded by the Government of Canada under the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy. \nWho Can Attend\n\nIndigenous Youth (17-29)\nEmployers seeking talent for Summer 2021\n\nDates\n\nFebruary 9 – Winnipeg\nFebruary 10 – Edmonton\nFebruary 11 – Toronto\n\n5:00PM – 6:30PM Local Time Virtual VIA Zoom Meetings \nClick here to register for this event! \n  \nEvent Schedule:\n5:00 PM – Welcome & Introduction\n5:10 PM – Intro Panelists & Career Journey Sharing\n5:30 PM – Panel Discussion\n6:00 PM – Youth select break out sessions!\n6:15 – Closing Remarks\n6:30 – Prizes! (Gift cards) \n  \n  \nSpeakers:\n\n\n\n\nKrystal Abotossaway\, Senior Manager at TD Bank\, President of IPAC & Miziwe Biik \nKrystal Abotossaway is a well sought-after speaker and expert on Indigenous engagement. As Lead Strategic Diversity Advisor and Partner at TD Bank\, she is the touchstone for bringing the voice and the talent of diversity and Indigenous cultures to the bank’s Diversity Talent Strategy and Community Relations programs. Her passion and leadership for advancing more agile diversity engagement strategies has contributed to TD’s ongoing recognition as one of Canada’s leaders in embracing diversity — including being recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and achieving a gold level certification with the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Businesses Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) Accreditation Program.\n\n\n\nStephanie Zamora\, Board Member for Canadian Aboriginal Human Resource Management Association Council \nStephanie Zamora is currently working in the Social Service field as the Director of Human Resource.  For 13 years\, she has held various positions within large\, multi-disciplined\, unionized workplaces\, such as a Director of Human Resources and Organization Development and Vice President of Human Resources and Indigenous Initiatives.  She has been a leader in the development of various Human Resource strategic initiatives\, program development\, projects and partnerships to increase diversity and equity.  \n\n\n\nDiane Roussin\, Project Director for The Winnipeg Boldness Project \nDiane Roussin is an Anishinaabe community leader passionately committed to the pursuit of mino bimaadiziwin (the good life) for all families and children and is a proud member of Skownan First Nation in Agowidiiwinan Treaty 2 Territory. Currently\, Diane is the Project Director for The Winnipeg Boldness Project\, which focuses on improving outcomes for children in Winnipeg’s North End.\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://indigenousprofessionals.org/event/pathways-to-success-virtual-summit-winnipeg/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210203T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210203T170000
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Mentoring Day - University of Toronto
DESCRIPTION:Career development and recruitment\n\n\n\n \nThis initiative matches members of the public who identify as Indigenous with experienced professionals from all three University of Toronto campuses. This event will be held virtually this year. \nThe University of Toronto will hold its 2021 Indigenous Mentoring Day on February 3\, 2021. \nThis experiential learning opportunity provides job seekers with unique career insights about working at U of T and the U of T Indigenous community. Additionally\, Indigenous lead organizations and employers will host a virtual forum to discuss career opportunities during the networking session scheduled in the afternoon. \nAll mentees will be entered into U of T’s talent pool and considered for future career opportunities at the University as applicable. \n\n\nThe Mentee Experience\nJob Seekers – Mentees will spend the day learning and experiencing a career you’re interested in. Sign up as a Mentee. \nThe Mentor Experience\nCurrent Employees – Mentors will host mentees in order to share their experience of working at U of T. Sign up as a Mentor. \n\nOur Commitment\nThe University of Toronto embraces the opportunity to engage with Indigenous communities and\, together\, lead the process of reconciliation. Hiring more Indigenous staff and recruiting more Indigenous students is an important step towards building an inclusive community where all members flourish. \n\n\nFor questions and assistance\, please contact Yarlesha Anantharajah
URL:https://indigenousprofessionals.org/event/indigenous-mentoring-day-university-of-toronto/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210202T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T071433
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Design | Indigi-X Workshops
DESCRIPTION:INDIGI-X builds capacity through offering workshops to all alumni and new applicants to our Virtual Exchange program \nEvery so often\, we organise workshops where we bring in outstanding leaders from around the globe to offer their insights and experience. \n\n\nWho can apply?​\n\n\nWe invite all existing INDIGI-X delegates\, alumni and potential applicants to the INDIGI-X Virtual Exchange Program to attend our workshops.  All workshop attendees will receive Zoom details a week before the workshop will take place. \nIf you have not already applied\, you can apply here. \nWORKSHOP: \n\n2 Feb – 18:00 – 19:30 \n\n\n“Indigenous Design” \nAnimiiki Indigenous Technology
URL:https://indigenousprofessionals.org/event/indigenous-design-indigi-x-workshops/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210129T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210129T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T071433
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SUMMARY:Storytelling Time with Kim Wheatley | The Turtle Island Journal of Indigenous Health
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon with Kim Wheatley\, Anishinaabe Traditional Grandmother & Ancestral Knowledge Keeper for Story Time!\n\nTo register\, click here. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nThe Turtle Island Journal of Indigenous Health is hosting its first-ever Storytelling Event on Friday\, January 29\, 2021 at 1:30 PM. \nIn line with Anishinaabeg traditions\, during this wintertime storytelling season we have the honour to have Kim Wheatley share teachings and knowledge about Indigenous culture\, values\, history\, relationships\, and ways of life. \nAbout Kim: \nKim is an Anishinaabe (Ojibway) band member of Shawanaga First Nation Reserve located in the Georgian Bay region of Ontario. She is Turtle Clan and carries the spirit name “Shkoden Neegaan Waawaaskonen” which translates to “Head or Leader of the Fireflower”. She is a multi-ward winning cultural consultant who has represented Canada locally and internationally in diverse circles of engagements. Her work utilizes Traditional stories\, songs and teachings to generate meaningful relationships based on mutual understandings & respect for the earth. \nShe has appeared on television radio and in many printed articles connected to her ancestral knowledge work. As a published author\, long time public presenter and Anishinaabe cultural consultant her work has connected organizations\, institutions\, schools\, faith -based groups and environmental businesses with Anishinaabe ways of knowing. \nKim contributes to community organizations as a board member for a wide variety of organizations spanning 3 decades of service as well as offering consultation services across the province\, country and internationally over the last 2 decades. \nRecent key highlights of her work include: founder of Aboriginal Celebration Day for Durham Region\, key organizer for Brampton Indigenous Arts Festival 2016\, Great Lakes Water Walk 2017\, Masters Indigenous Games 2018 & curator for Fort York’s Indigenous Arts Festival 2019. \nFor more information about TIJIH\, visit: www.tijihdlsph.wixsite.com/home
URL:https://indigenousprofessionals.org/event/storytelling-time-with-kim-wheatley-the-turtle-island-journal-of-indigenous-health/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210126T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210126T193000
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SUMMARY:The Role of Creativity in Building an Indigenous Brand | Indigi-X Workshops
DESCRIPTION:INDIGI-X builds capacity through offering workshops to all alumni and new applicants to our Virtual Exchange program \nEvery so often\, we organise workshops where we bring in outstanding leaders from around the globe to offer their insights and experience. \n\n\nWho can apply?​\n\n\nWe invite all existing INDIGI-X delegates\, alumni and potential applicants to the INDIGI-X Virtual Exchange Program to attend our workshops.  All workshop attendees will receive Zoom details a week before the workshop will take place. \nIf you have not already applied\, you can apply here. \nWORKSHOP: \n\n26 Jan – 18:00 – 19:30 \n\n\n“The Role of Creativity in Building an Indigenous Brand” \nRUN Creative Agency and Design
URL:https://indigenousprofessionals.org/event/the-role-of-creativity-in-building-an-indigenous-brand-indigi-x-workshops/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201204T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201204T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T071433
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SUMMARY:Virtual Pink Tea Conversations with Inspiring Canadian Women
DESCRIPTION:Famous 5 Fridays – A Virtual Pink Tea Conversation: December 4\, 2020 (12:00 pm MST)\nFriday\, December 4\, 2020 \n12:00 p.m.  1:00 p.m. \nVirtual Event (12:00 pm MST) Canada \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDR. NADINE CARON\nASSISTANT PROFESSOR\, UBC\, NORTHERN MEDICAL PROGRAM\nPlease note\, the event will begin at 12:00 pm MST.  \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow many indigenous female surgeons have there been or are there now in Canada? \nOne! The first and the only indigenous female surgeon in Canada is Kamloops’ Dr. Nadine Caron! \nBeing physically fit due to being a star basketball player in high school helped Dr. Caron prepare for the grueling hours need to complete her MD programme at UBC and then postgraduate fellowship training in Endocrine Surgical Oncology at the University of California in San Francisco. Next for her incredible stamina and brilliance was a M.A. in Public Health from Harvard.  In typical Caron fashion\, this she did this while completing her surgical residency! \nThis outstanding Canadian is a general endocrine surgeon at the Prince George Regional Hospital. In addition\, she is the Co-Director of UBC’s Centre of Excellence in Indigenous Health and chairs the BC’s Medical Association’s Committee on Aboriginal Health. Dr. Caron also enjoys being a wife and mother of a talented daughter! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPETER MANSBRIDGE\, O.C.\nHOST\, THE BRIDGE; AUTHOR\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLeading the Conversation with Dr. Caron will be CBC’s former Chief Correspondent and anchor of The National\, Peter Mansbridge. This multi-award-winning journalist’s new book\, Extraordinary Canadians\, profiles Dr. Caron and other amazing Canadians. Since retiring from CBC in 2017\, Peter’s commitment to media literacy continues and now he hosts a daily podcast entitled The Bridge. Two exceptional role models and Conversationalists! \nClick here to purchase Peter’s book\, Extraordinary Canadians \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhile Pink Teas were used to gather women together to strategize how best to gain the vote and right to run for elected office\, our Pink Teas will feature a variety of female leaders so we learn about various issues and opportunities. Hopefully\, we will be inspired and work together to realize our dreams – or perhaps your dream. \nTickets on sale now for all of the 2020 Enbridge’s Virtual Pink Tea Conversations! Register for one\, or all and join us as we hear inspirational stories\, timely topics and network among your peers. Engage in the chat and Q&A in our online pink tea conversation setting. \nOur thanks to Enbridge for their on-going support! \nAbout the Enbridge Famous 5 Speaker Series \nThis series profiled extraordinarily successful women who spoke candidly about their careers\, and the passion\, vision and determination that drives them. The speakers discussed our place in society and the ethical responsibilities and consequences of our actions. In relating their lives\, guests heard about challenges as well as triumphs\, humorous incidents and stories of loss\, humbling moments of reflection and inspiring calls to action. The Famous 5 Foundation’s Leadership Lunches launched on Oct. 18\, 1996. In 2004\, Enbridge became our title sponsor and we are very grateful for their on-going support!
URL:https://indigenousprofessionals.org/event/virtual-pink-tea-conversations-with-inspiring-canadian-women/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201124T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20201124T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T071433
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SUMMARY:2020 Métis Virtual Job Fair (Alberta)
DESCRIPTION:This is your opportunity to apply with actively hiring companies\, meet one-on-one with Rupertsland Institute’s job coaches\, listen to information sessions on the current job market\, and take part in workshops to improve your job readiness skills.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for this one-day event happening on Tuesday\, November 24\, 2020 from \n9:00 am – 4:00 pm  and find your next job path!  \nNote:  This event is only open to Alberta residents self identifying as Métis \n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, November 24\, 2020\, 9:00 AM – 9:20 AM\n\n\n\n\n9:00 AM\n\nWelcome & Introduction\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, November 24\, 2020\, 9:20 AM – 9:30 AM\n\n\n\n\n9:20 AM\n\nCurrent Métis Job Market in Alberta\nPanel Session\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, November 24\, 2020\, 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM\n\n\n\n\n9:30 AM\n\nFuture Job Trends in Alberta\nPanel Session\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, November 24\, 2020\, 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM\n\n\n\n\n9:30 AM\n\nResume Fundamentals\nWorkshop\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, November 24\, 2020\, 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM\n\n\n\n\n10:30 AM\n\nMétis History & Facts\nPanel Session\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, November 24\, 2020\, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM\n\n\n\n\n11:00 AM\n\nPanel: Employment Opportunities with the MNA & Affiliates\nPanel Session\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, November 24\, 2020\, 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM\n\n\n\n\n11:30 AM\n\nJob Search Workshop TBD\nWorkshop\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, November 24\, 2020\, 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n12:30 PM\n\nLunch Break with Live Music\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, November 24\, 2020\, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM\n\n\n\n\n1:00 PM\n\nMarketing Yourself & Social Media\nWorkshop\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, November 24\, 2020\, 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM\n\n\n\n\n2:00 PM\n\nEntrepreneurship & Self-Employment\nPanel Session\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, November 24\, 2020\, 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM\n\n\n\n\n2:30 PM\n\nJob Search Workshop TBD\nWorkshop\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, November 24\, 2020\, 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n3:30 PM\n\nTips for Applying in the Current Job Market\nPanel Session
URL:https://indigenousprofessionals.org/event/2020-metis-virtual-job-fair-alberta/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201111T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201111T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T071433
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SUMMARY:Career Chat with Krystal Abotossaway
DESCRIPTION:Be one of 15 people to join Krystal Abotossaway for a casual conversation on their career journey. \nKrystal Abotossaway is the President of IPAC & Miziwe Biik\, Senior Manager at TD Bank\, Indigenous HR Consultant\, and Masters of HRM Candidate. Krystal Abotossaway is a well sought-after speaker and expert on Indigenous engagement. As Lead Strategic Diversity Advisor and Partner at TD Bank\, she is the touchstone for bringing the voice and the talent of diversity and Indigenous cultures to the bank’s Diversity Talent Strategy and Community Relations programs. Her passion and leadership for advancing more agile diversity engagement strategies has contributed to TD’s ongoing recognition as one of Canada’s leaders in embracing diversity — including being recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and achieving a gold level certification with the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Businesses Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) Accreditation Program. \nKrystal’s vision is to advance the engagement of Indigenous people\, disabled people\, youth\, and women across Canada by being a Human Resources thought leader in Engagement for diverse groups. Abotossaway is recognized across Canada in the media and within the broader Indigenous community as an expert spokesperson for bridging strategies that will effectively enable more Indigenous youth to achieve their aspirations. Her thought leadership in advancing the Human Resources knowledge on Indigenous engagement is informed by her academic background in Human Resources Management and her leadership roles on multiple Associations and Boards in Canada. Krystal Abotossaway is from Aundeck Omni-Kaning First Nations and Chippewas of Rama First Nations. She is an urban Ojibwe Anishinaabe Kwe. \nThey will share highlights from their career and answer your questions. Please submit a question and come ready to add to the chat!
URL:https://indigenousprofessionals.org/event/career-chat-with-krystal-abotossaway/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Indigenous Professional Association of Canada":MAILTO:operations@indigenousprofessionals.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201107T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T071433
CREATED:20200929T202413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200929T202413Z
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SUMMARY:2020 Indigenous Knowledge Symposium: Indigenous Plant Sovereignty
DESCRIPTION:An annual Indigenous knowledge and research focused symposium which began in 1998 that explores a new theme each year. Past themes have included Treaty Recognition Week and Indigenous Language Revitalization. This is a free public event where academics\, community members and students are welcome to attend to share and learn together. \nThis year’s 22nd annual Symposium will take place online on November 6th and 7th\, 2020.  Please join us in a celebration of Indigenous plant sovereignty. Discussion will focus on contributing to healthy and sustainable communities in relation to our plant relatives. We invite you to share your knowledge and teachings around medicine\, ceremony\, communal growing practices\, and the cultural relation of plant health to sovereignty and environmental justice. \nEvent Schedule\n\nFriday\, November 6th\, 2020 • 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.: Keynote Address\nSaturday\, November 7th\, 2020 • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.: Panel Discussions\, Presentations and More\n\nPlease click here to register\nDownload the event poster here\n  \nAnnual Indigenous Research Day\nAn annual event in partnership with School of Graduate Studies. The Annual Indigenous Research Day began in 2017\, the focus of this day is research collaboration with Indigenous communities. Each year this event provides a keynote address followed by workshop sessions bringing Indigenous and non-Indigenous academics\, community members and invites guests together.
URL:https://indigenousprofessionals.org/event/2020-indigenous-knowledge-symposium-indigenous-plant-sovereignty/
LOCATION:Online Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201105T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260423T071433
CREATED:20201027T185843Z
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SUMMARY:Bridging the Digital Gap in Indigenous Businesses and Communities
DESCRIPTION:Learn from cross-sector experts to understand how Indigenous communities have found innovative ways to bridge the gap in digital access.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nThe ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the ongoing issue of digital technology inaccessibility on remote and reserve lands. With the pandemic lock downs occurring around the world\, there is a growing awareness of the inequity marginalized groups experience through their inability to access the technology that helps keep us all safe and connected. The Indigenous communities that exist in rural or remote locations are particularity impacted by this inequity\, and with a second wave on our doorsteps\, the need for uninterrupted access to; education\, tele-health\, banking\, COVID patient tracking\, civic engagement\, and business services is becoming increasingly imperative. \nHistorically marginalized\, rural\, and low-income communities report among the highest disconnected demographics\, and although Canada has one of the highest standards of living in the world\, our Indigenous communities are a glaring caveat. Without the ability to do business\, work\, or attend class\, these already vulnerable communities further widen achievement gaps\, cripple local economies\, and contribute to community brain drain. \nIndigenous start-ups\, established businesses\, schools\, and students\, are all experiencing how a lack of access to digital services and connectivity can impact their livelihoods and their futures. Despite these obstacles\, there are many examples of how Indigenous communities and corporations have come together to create opportunities in broadband deployment\, through investment in infrastructure and public-private partnerships. CCAB and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) will bring together experts in the field to understand how Indigenous communities have found innovative ways to bridge the gap in digital access\, and how corporations are supporting their efforts.
URL:https://indigenousprofessionals.org/event/bridging-the-digital-gap-in-indigenous-businesses-and-communities/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201029T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201029T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T071433
CREATED:20200922T141222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200929T135333Z
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SUMMARY:Indigenous People's Virtual Career Event
DESCRIPTION:Rogers is hosting an Indigenous Peoples’ Virtual Career Event. We would like to invite members of the Indigenous community to attend the event. \nThis event will take place virtually on Thursday October 29th from 4:00 to 5:30 pm (EST). \nYou will have the opportunity to listen to what some of our Indigenous employees have to say about what it is like to work at Rogers. Recruiters will be joining this virtual event to discuss current opportunities. \nEvent Agenda:\n\nLand Acknowledgment\nOpening Remarks\nIndigenous Employee Panel\nCurrent Opportunities from Recruitment (Ontario\, Ottawa and British Columbia)\nClosing Remarks\n\nIf you are interested in attending this event\, please apply directly to this posting. You will receive a confirmation of your attendance and instructions on how to join the event. If you require any accommodation\, please respond to the question upon your application. \nRegistration closes on October 7th\, 2020 \n 
URL:https://indigenousprofessionals.org/event/indigenous-peoples-virtual-career-event/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201015T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201015T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T071433
CREATED:20200929T135233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200929T135233Z
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SUMMARY:How Indigenous companies can get support for exporting
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous companies face a unique set of challenges when starting and running a business. Whether you’ve just launched or are making plans for expansion\, access to capital is one of the main obstacles to contend with. And like much of Canada’s business community\, you may be looking for the knowledge you need to find and grow into new export markets. \nIn our webinar\, How Indigenous companies can get support for exporting\, we’ll explain how you can develop an export strategy\, access capital and enter new markets. We’ll also discuss how you can increase your trade knowledge to succeed on the global stage. \nJoin us live on Thursday\, Oct. 15 from 1 to 2 p.m. ET to learn: \n\nHow exporting can help you grow your business and increase sales\nHow to start exporting into a new market\nVarious business strategies to enter global markets\nThe different programs and services available to support Indigenous exporters\nHow EDC’s products and services can help you go global\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOur panel\n\n\n\n\nModerator \n\n\n\n\n \nTodd Evans\nNational lead\, Indigenous exportersExport Development Canada\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\n\n \nPatrick Watson\nDirector\, Public PolicyCanadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB)\n\n\n \nDina Santos\nConsul and Senior Trade CommissionerGlobal Affairs Canada (GAC)\n\n\nWho should watch\nIf you’re an Indigenous entrepreneur\, our webinar will show you how to develop an export strategy and access business capital by leveraging government services.
URL:https://indigenousprofessionals.org/event/how-indigenous-companies-can-get-support-for-exporting/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201010T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201010T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T071433
CREATED:20201005T180129Z
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SUMMARY:Truthsgiving 2020: A Virtual Festival to reimagine Thanksgiving
DESCRIPTION:Truthsgiving 2020: A Virtual Festival to reimagine Thanksgiving. A Space for Indigenous Sovereignty\, Healing & Gratitude for BIPOC folks\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nThe Art Gallery of York University is working in partnership with artists Amoya Reé\, Keosha Love and The Poet MJ on Truthsgiving 2020\, a one-day virtual festival taking place on October 10th from 2-8 pm that reimagines and redefines thanksgiving by challenging its colonial roots. Deconstructing the mythology that has shaped the holiday in Canada and the United States\, this day of workshops and performances will shine a light on the suppressed histories and enduring legacy of imperial/settler genocide and oppression. Powered by Our Women’s Voices. \nTruthsgiving will begin with a discussion facilitated by The Poet MJ that will explore strategies for decolonizing Thanksgiving. This discussion will be followed by three separate workshops. The first will be led by Sylvia Plain a member of Aamjiwnaang First Nation\, a water walker and founder of the Great Lakes Journey\, who will facilitate a workshop on Indigenous food sovereignty. Abdifatah Hussein a spoken word poet\, Black Muslim youth advocate and founding member of Hidaayah House\, will lead our second workshop on decolonizing BIPOC mental health and well-being. Our final workshop is on radical healing and gratitude and will be facilitated by Sincerely Shyy\, who is a Toronto-based wellness practitioner\, spoken word poet and educator. \nThe workshops will be followed by a performance showcase featuring a phenomenal lineup of artists including musician and educator Mahlikah Awe:ri\, spoken word poet Lul Yoseph\, Reggae singer Kirk Diamond\, and Keylah. \nSCHEDULE: \n2pm – Open Discussion with The Poet MJ: What does Thanksgiving mean to you? Exploring strategies to re-define and decolonize Thanksgiving \n3pm – Workshop by Sylvia Plain: Land Defenders & Indigenous Food Sovereignty \n4pm – Workshop by Abdifatah Hussein: Decolonizing Mental health and Wellness \n5pm – Workshop by Sincerely Shyy: Radical healing and Gratitude for BIPOC \n6-6:30pm Intermission: Surprise DJ Guest & Raffle Contests \n6:30-8:00- Performance showcase featuring Mahlikah Awe:ri\, Lul Yoseph\, Kirk Diamond\, Keylah & Surprise DJ Guest. \nFor press inquiries\, please contact Allyson Adley: aadley@yorku.ca \nhttp://AGYU.art \nAcknowledgements: The AGYU is committed to anti-racism. We work to eradicate institutional biases and develop accountable programs that support Black\, Indigenous and People of Colour. This program developed out of a new AGYU initiative that is focused on supporting artists who are active in the fight for social justice and the struggles for Black and Indigenous liberation. As community leaders\, in recognition of their ongoing contributions to the field of art and activism\, the AGYU invited Amoya Reé\, Keosha Love and Jayda Marley to envision a Community Resource Program in support of Black and Indigenous artists. As an art institution AGYU is committed to leveraging our resources to enhance and amplify the voices of artists whose practices are dedicated to advancing the fight against systemic white supremacy. And we want to offer our support to Black and Indigenous artists in a manner that is determined by leading members of our community. \nThe Art Gallery of York University (AGYU) is a public\, university-affiliated\, non-profit contemporary art gallery supported by York University\, the Canada Council for the Arts\, the Province of Ontario through the Ontario Arts Council\, the City of Toronto through the Toronto Arts Council\, and by its membership. \nIn recognition of our place on the traditional territory of numerous Indigenous Nations\, the Art Gallery of York University thanks the Wendat\, Haudenosaunee\, and Anishinaabek who have and continue to care for this land. This land is the subject of the Dish With One Spoon Covenant and Wampum between the Haudenosaunee Confederacy\, the Three Fires Confederacy (the Ojibwe\, Odawa\, and Potawatomi)\, and other allied nations in an agreement to share land and its resources. \nAGYU promotes 2SLGBTQIAP+ positive spaces & experiences and works towards being barrier free.
URL:https://indigenousprofessionals.org/event/truthsgiving-2020-a-virtual-festival-to-reimagine-thanksgiving/
LOCATION:Virtual Event\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Gallery Of York University":MAILTO:aadley@yorku.ca
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