Global Diversity Initiative

We will discuss challenges and progress in creating inclusive workplaces. Share practical strategies for implementing corporate action to drive change from industry leaders such Blackrock Canada, British Columbia Institute of Technology, United Way and academic experts from across Canada. Hear from a distinguished panel about the importance of advo... cacy for policy change. Our speakers include Hon. Senator Marilou McPhedran whose lifetime of activism includes helping ensure gender was included in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Hon. Jean Augustine, the first Black woman elected to Parliament who championed the motion for the creation of black history month in Canada, Dr. Pamela Palmater, whose relentless evidence informed activism has helped right historic wrongs against indigenous women, Svend Robinson who sponsored legislation in parliament to include sexual orientation in federal hate crimes legislation. Learn more about the importance of an intersectional lens and the particular challenges for Muslim women, persons with disabilities and transgendered people. We will have a series of interactive discussions that look at research driven analysis of the opportunities and challenges within inclusive entrepreneurship including insights from the Womens Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub. We will hear insights from thought leaders such as Dr. Wendy Cukier, Dr. Suzanne Gagnon and Dr. Sarah Kaplan. Day 3 will also feature a Womens Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub Action Planning session that you do not want to miss. Learn more about small actions that can drive big changes including specific tools and techniques such as procurement from the Canadian Aboriginal Business Council and Canadian Aboriginal and Minority Supplier Council and hear from Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam on inclusive entrepreneurship. An experienced Communicator and Community Investor with a proven history of working in the education, sports and construction sectors, Patience Adamu has been active in the diversification of construction supply ...Read More