Reconciliation is the coming together of our systems, institutions, organizations, and society in relationship with, and in creating a more equitable and inclusive society for Indigenous peoples. We listen, learn, reflect and then act.
As we identify the intersection between reconciliation and inclusive workplaces, the opportunity exists for organizations to proactively participate in, support, and partner on economic development activities with Indigenous communities and ventures. An important step in reconciliation is land acknowledgments.
Together we will discuss what a land acknowledgment is, the importance of land acknowledgments, and spend time in the workshop crafting a land acknowledgment that is meaningful to you.
Please note: This interactive workshop is limited to 30 people and employers participating in Workplace Inclusion Charter programs will be prioritized. We may add other registrations to a waitlist. Please watch for an email confirming your registration.
Sorry we missed you! Registration for this workshop is now full. To join the waitlist, please email: bvip@banff.ca
Canada Wide At:
12:00- 13:00 PDT
13:00 - 14:00 MDT/CST
14:00 - 15:00 CDT
15:00 - 16:00 EDT
16:00 - 17:00 ADT
16:30 - 17:30 NDT
Presenter:
Gillian Hynes (She/Her/Hers)
Director, Indigenous Inclusion & Strategy, Rise Consulting
Gillian lives her belief that healthy and sustainable organizations require trust, community, and connection. She brings experience from the energy industry, the nonprofit world, and small to mid-size growth organizations, specializing in people, talent, and business strategy. With her multi-passionate approach, she advances diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplaces; connects people to build vibrant communities; explores how innovation can elevate people’s purpose; and develops creative organizational and community solutions. She believes that people are the heart of any organization and workplace.
Gillian is the current President of Ask Her YYC, a non-profit organization advancing inclusion and gender representation in municipal politics. She is the Co-Founder of And Together, a social impact organization who advocate the courageous sharing of lived experiences and co-creation of solutions to organizational strategy, culture, and inclusion challenges. She is also a Coach for the Girls20 Young Directors Program, mentoring young women in Calgary to be effective, confident, and active board members.
In her areas of expertise, she shows up as a speaker and contributor for conferences, external events, podcasts, university lectures, and other media throughout Canada. She has an MBA from Queens University, a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Calgary, a Certificate in Social Impact from Queens University and holds her CPHR designation. She is a 2021 United Way Culbert Family Award Winner for her philanthropic leadership, a 2019 Young Women in Energy award winner for her impact on the Energy industry, and a 2019 Canadian HR Awards Woman of Distinction Nominee for her innovative approach to Human Resources.
Gillian currently lives with her firefighter spouse and two young children, where they enjoy the mountains, rivers, and prairie lands of Treaty 7 Territory and Region 3 of the Metis Nation of Alberta, in Calgary. Gillian is a self-appointed foodie, avid traveler of Canada and beyond with her family, and loves a hot cup of coffee. No matter what she is doing, she believes in being her authentic self in all aspects of her life.
Nicole Contois(She/Her/Hers), Specialist, Indigenous Inclusion, Rise Consulting
Nicole is passionate about bringing reconciliation and Indigenous inclusion to fruition, ensuring all Indigenous communities can thrive. She believes in equality and is passionate about breaking down barriers for underrepresented communities. She has a caring and understanding approach when working with others, allowing for the elevation of feelings and experiences. Supporting her community-centered approach, Nicole is an experienced professional in implementing processes and best practices to support operational efficiency and effectiveness, her understanding and ability to community the why, supports her success with the how.
Nicole is of Metis decent and grew up with deep understanding and roots to the Metis community where she has volunteered with Metis elders and Metis Local 87. She grew up surrounded by her culture and attended summer camps as a young girl where the focus was on teaching Metis youth about their culture. Passing down her Metis heritage to her young children is her way of keeping her culture alive and honoring those who came before her.
Nicole has completed courses in Oil and Gas Administration at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology and a Human Resource Management Certificate at the University of Calgary.
Nicole currently lives in Treaty 7 Territory, Region 3 of the Metis Nation of Alberta, in Calgary, with her husband, two young children, and two dogs. During the summer they spend as much time as possible camping and sharing laughter and stories around the fire. When she is not outside enjoying the sunshine, Nicole enjoys curling up on the couch with her daughters watching horror movies.
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