Indigenous Awareness in Business- Presentation & Panel Discussion

Description

Presentation- Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The goal of this presentation is to empower individuals with baseline knowledge on the “why” behind Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, specifically related to the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions Calls to Action, to assist in the reflection and learning that this day is meant for.
 
Participants will leave this session with an assured sense of why September 30th is Canada’s National Statutory Day for Truth and Reconciliation. They will also receive information on updated terminology and a better understanding of fundamental issues such as systemic racism and intergenerational trauma, which may have blocked them from participating in past conversations on Indigenous topics.  Participants will learn that true reconciliation involves meaningful dialogue and how valuable it is for them to have a voice through knowledge empowerment, and most importantly, how their voices are needed now more than ever.
 
Panel Discussion- Indigenous Awareness in Business
An opportunity to hear insights, inspiration and experiences from organizations which successfully collaborate, engage and partner with our indigenous communities.
 
This panel discussion will provide inspiration, best practices, and real-life examples from organizations and individuals, both indigenous and non-indigenous, who are creating opportunity and working collaboratively with indigenous communities, organizations, and individuals.

Event Details:

Date:                     Tuesday, September 27th 
Time:                    11:30am - 2:00pm
Venue:                  Delta Hotels Burnaby Conference Centre (4331 Dominion St, Burnaby)

Tickets:                 BBOT members    $85
                                Non- members    $125
          *All tickets include Lunch
Register:              Call 604-412-0100, email us or sign up online.

Presenter
Bryan Hansen - Organization Culture Initiatives
Bryan is a member of the Métis Nation of Alberta and currently resides in Vancouver where he has spent the last eight years writing Indigenous Policy, and specializing in regulatory permitting and compliance. Bryan is a certified Cultural Awareness Trainer with the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business, and together with a background in Surface Rights Law and an MBA, he brings a personal touch to Indigenous Allyship engagements as someone who has been directly affected by intergenerational trauma caused by white assimilation.

Moderator
Chris Syeta’xtn Lewis- Simon Fraser University
Chris completed his third consecutive four-year term as a member of the Squamish Nation Chiefs and Council. Currently, he is the Director of Indigenous Initiatives and Reconciliation in the President’s Office at Simon Fraser University. As a former Spokespersons for the Squamish Nation, Chris has proven leadership and experience in the following areas: Rights and Title and Intergovernmental Affairs; Education; Economic Development; Governance; Planning and Capital Projects; and Fisheries and Aquatic resources. Currently, he is focusing on Reconciliation and how we move forward in Post-Secondary institutions and all levels of government.

Panel
Mary Martin- Pacific Blue Cross 
Mary is PBC”s Director of Learning & Engagement with over 20+ years in organizational development and an extensive background in diversity, equity and & inclusion. She is a strong champion of embedding inclusion practices into a culture of an organization to ensure all staff feel a sense of belonging. She is a certified Canadian Inclusion Practitioner and currently sits as the Executive Champion and chair of PBC DEI Committee.

Johnna Sparrow- Aquilini Development
Johnna is Aquilini's Indigenous Relations Advisor. A member of the Musqueam First Nation, Johnna comes from a line of leaders that have shouldered the responsibility of creating a better community for their people. Johnna’s role is to build and strengthen relationships between Indigenous communities and development officials, all the while ensuring that Indigenous voices are heard and included in the development of their lands and territories.

Lynn Sitanimezi – ABC Recycling Ltd
Lynn is a Values-Based Leader, author and Certified Executive Coach with a human centric approach and a passion help organizations thrive and succeed. A seasoned professional in leading and developing teams since 1998. Besides overseeing ABC’’s Recycling credit-granting activities, ensuring operations adhere to credit policies and standards, Lynn is also spearheading a movement from within her organization to ensure DEI&B becomes embedded in work culture and becomes a priority. 

This event is part of our Diversity, Inclusion and Business Program.  Thank you to those organizations who support this programming throughout the year:

Thanks to our Platinum Sponsors:

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