Making Connections 2017 – 1st National Sister Cities Forum on April 26, 2017, which promotes cross-cultural understanding, municipal and technical cooperation, and most importantly, economic development opportunities. http://www.thunderbay.ca/City_Government/Sister_Cities.htm
Truth & Reconciliation Commission (TRC) – What does Reconciliation Mean to You? in Thunder Bay on April 12, 2017. The workshop traces the history of the TRC, looks at its Calls to Action, and asks participants, ‘What does Reconciliation mean to you?’ https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/ilo-truth-reconciliation-commission-trc-what-does-reconciliation-mean-to-you-tickets-31596894161?aff=aff0eventful
Feminisms at Lakehead on April 7th, 2017. Former journalist Kathryn Young discusses the ‘old-boys-club’ mentality on Parliament Hill that sets the standard for workplaces across the country, advocating for federal leadership in advancing the discussions about consent and equity. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/feminisms-tickets-32962205845
Community Energy Workshop for Northern & Northwestern Ontario First Nations on May 4th. First Nations leaders presenting on energy project experiences and lessons learned including renewable energy, employment & training opportunities and community energy planning. There will be several break-out sessions to discuss priority areas and key issues throughout the day, including informing the creation of a Knowledge-Sharing Network and tools for First Nations. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/community-energy-workshop-for-northern-northwestern-ontario-first-nations-registration-27155474756
Community Accessibility Forum on 14 June 2017. In 2017, Ontario will commemorate its 150th anniversary. The forums will highlight and celebrate how communities across Ontario have come together to be more accessible and inclusive. We look forward to hearing your stories. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/accessibility-forum-thunder-bay-tickets-31880908656?aff=es2
The Lieutenant Governor’s Visionaries Prize Event on September 13, 2017. The Lieutenant Governor’s Visionaries Prize challenged Ontarians aged eighteen and over to present their ideas in a short essay and/or video. The topic for Thunder Bay submissions is Reconciliation.https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lieutenant-governors-visionaries-prize-environmental-stewardship-prix-visionnaire-du-lieutenant-tickets-32586167103
Supplier Diversity on April 20, 2017 from 11 am – 12 pm: Hire Immigrants – Webinar – Supplier Diversity
Specialized Training Sessions will be ongoing with Kiikenomaga Kikenjigewen Employment and Training Services – Specialized Training Sessions
The WALK A MILE Film Project will be ongoing with the City of Thunder Bay – Walk-A-Mile Film Project
Urban Aboriginal Youth Employment Conference : Ontario Native Women’s Association on March 23-24, 2017- Urban Aboriginal Youth Employment Conference
United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination held on March 22, 2017 by Diversity Thunder Bay – The United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Lateral Violence Awarness Workshop on March 9-10, 2017 by the Nokiiwin Tribal Council – Lateral Violence Awareness Workshop
Overcoming Hiring Bias-Strategies for Inclusive Recruitment held on March 9, 2017 regarding the hiring of Immigrants – Webinar: Overcoming Hiring Bias – Strategies for Inclusive Recruitment