Past Events from August 25, 2021 – December 16, 2021 – Page 2 – Get In The Know Past Events from August 25, 2021 – December 16, 2021 – Page 2 – Get In The Know

Diversity and Culture – Strategies for Working with Differences

This virtual workshop, by Winnipeg-based Achieve Centre for Leadership, examines specific elements of diversity and culture as they relate to communicating, power differentials, and experiences of discrimination. Some of the Topics Included: ·         Language Considerations – How We Talk ·         Culture Differences and Conflict ·         Communicating Across Difference ·         Culture and … Continued

Hiring Events with WorkBC

Are you or someone you know looking for work? WorkBC is pleased to host back-to-back virtual hiring events on Thursday, September 2! Meet representatives from KIEWIT, one of North America's largest and most respected engineering and construction companies and CBSA, the Canada Border Services Agency. Both are HIRING for exciting opportunities in the lower mainland! … Continued

Understanding Credential Evaluation for Education, Employment and Licensing Purposes

The S.U.C.C.E.S.S Foreign Credential Recognition (FCR) Loan Project will be conducting the following FREE Session for internationally trained Professionals: Understanding Credential Evaluation for Education, Employment and Licensing Purposes on September 2, at 3 pm via Zoom. Join Monica Biscoveanu, case manager from the FCR Loan Project, for information on how to use credential evaluation for … Continued

Opening the Door to Truth and Reconciliation

On Canada's first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, September 30, 2021, Derek Thompson – Thlaapkiituup, of the Ditidaht First Nation on the west coast of Vancouver Island, will present this dynamic educational workshop. Opening the door to Truth and Reconciliation is an expression of wanting to understand our individual and collective roles in the … Continued

Creating Inclusive Workplace Policies & Strategies

In this workshop presented by TriCities Local Immigration Partnership (LIP), organizations will learn about key components and strategies to building inclusive policies and how to embed inclusion into practice. The workshop will use intersectionality and equity, diversity and inclusion lenses in developing policies and embedding practices. Register via Eventbrite here ...

Canadian Immigrant Virtual Fair

Canada’s ultimate career fair and speakers’ series for skilled immigrants, newcomers, temporary workers, international students and other new Canadians comes to you in a virtual format. The Virtual Canadian Immigrant Fairs offer a dynamic environment for newcomers who need help looking for jobs, go back to school and settling into their new home, all free to … Continued

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Nonprofit Sector

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Nonprofit Sector: How can organizations create more equitable workplaces? This panel discussion is part of Charity Village's Conference and Awards 2021. Anti-oppression and anti-racism movements have continued to build momentum in 2021, causing the nonprofit sector to take a long, hard look in the mirror to face its own … Continued

Excellence Chat – Data Driven Solutions to Employment Equity

The Inclusion Project and Excellence Canada will embark on a one-hour session to discuss racial equity, diversity, and inclusion (REDI) across the public and private sector. The session will focus on key themes, namely: • intersectionality, systemic racism, discrimination in the workplace, power, and privilege. It will also include practical steps for leading institutional change … Continued

Diverse Leaders Tri-Cities Project 

The Diverse Leaders Tri-Cities Project aims to strengthen the capacity of leadership candidates to achieve their goals – while also supporting organizations to meaningfully implement inclusion policies. We strive to make Diverse Leaders Tri-Cities Project an initiative that meets your leadership goals. In order to better understand your needs, we invite you to participate in a community consultation for leadership candidates, on … Continued

Anti-Racism Engagement Dialogue – Business & Workforce Focus

The Surrey Board of Trade has been awarded a grant from the Province of British Columbia to lead a business and workforce focused anti-racism data engagement strategy. We are seeking input from diverse ethnocultural and racialized groups within the Surrey business community to help government develop and amend anti-racism data legislation. Racism is bad for … Continued