Description

Join us for a half-day interactive seminar that explores the intersection of Indigenous rights and corporate operations. 

This session serves as an introduction to the foundational rights of Indigenous peoples as outlined in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). It explores the legal and ethical responsibilities of organizations in upholding these rights and provides actionable insights on creating culturally safe and inclusive workplaces. Through expert presentations and panel discussions, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to align their organizational practices with Indigenous rights.

Objectives

Provide an overview of UNDRIP and its relevance to workplace settings. Discuss organizational responsibilities in respecting and promoting Indigenous rights. Highlight best practices for fostering a culturally safe environment for Indigenous employees. 

Agenda

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Registration, Breakfast, and Networking

9:00 AM – 9:15 AM: Welcome and Opening Remarks

9:15 AM – 10:00 AM: Keynote Presentation on UNDRIP and Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) Calls to Action and their implications for businesses.

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM: Break 

10:15 AM – 11:30 AM: Panel Discussion and Q&A: Indigenous Rights in the Workplace.

11:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Lunch  

12:00PM - 12:30PM: Networking

Who is this session for?

• HR professionals 
• Recruiters 
• Organizational leaders

Sponsorship

January 30 is the last day to register as a sponsor

1. Sponsor - $5,000

• Recognized as the main sponsor of the event.
• Opportunity to speak during the event (e.g., introduction or closing remarks).
• Opportunity to place business cards on tables at event.
• Logo on event materials and signage and acknowledgment during the event.
• 4 complimentary tickets for the event ($300 Value).

2.Lunch Sponsor - $3,000

• Logo advertised on screens during the lunch portion of the event
• Logo on event materials and signage and acknowledgment during the event.
• 3 complimentary tickets for the event ($225 Value).

Breakfast Sponsor - $1,500

• Exclusive branding on breakfast tables and coffee stations.
• Logo on event materials and signage and acknowledgment during the event.
• 2 complimentary tickets for the event ($150 Value).

Networking Sponsor - $1,000

• Exclusive branding in networking area (e.g., networking tables).
• Logo on event materials and signage and acknowledgment during the event.
• 1 complimentary ticket for the event ($75 Value).

Friends of the ICC Sponsor - $500

• Logo on event materials and signage and acknowledgment during the event.
• 1 complimentary ticket for the event ($75 Value).

Panelist

Nastania Mullin J.D. 
CEO
Manitoba Inuit Association