ABOUT EVENT:
CODE Workshop – Understanding Call to Action 92: Indigenous Engagement Beyond DEI
Thursday, April 3, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Hosted on Zoom
Speaker: Sandra Bender, Community Engagement and Education Program Coordinator, National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation
Understanding why Indigenous engagement is different from traditional DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives is crucial. While DEI focuses on creating equitable environments for all marginalized groups, Indigenous engagement requires a specific focus on reconciliation, recognizing historical injustices, and fostering meaningful relationships. This session will explore how businesses can build strong relationships with Indigenous communities and leverage economic opportunities that benefit both parties, all while respecting Indigenous sovereignty and cultural protocols.
Key points you will learn:
- Deepening Understanding of Call to Action 92: Gain a comprehensive understanding of Call to Action 92 and its implications for the corporate sector, focusing on how businesses can contribute to reconciliation by adopting UNDRIP as a framework.
- Differentiating Indigenous Engagement from DEI: Learn why Indigenous engagement requires a distinct approach, focusing on relationship-building and reconciliation, rather than just inclusion, and how this can be effectively integrated into business practices.
- Unlocking Economic Opportunities: Explore how businesses can collaborate with Indigenous communities to create economic opportunities that are mutually beneficial, sustainable, and respectful of Indigenous rights and sovereignty.
REGISTER HERE
Free for CODE Coalition Members*
Free for Food and Beverage Members and Partners*
Discounted Chamber Member Rate: $25 +GST
Regular Rate: $50 +GST
*Discount codes have been sent to your organization leads. If you are a CODE Coalition Member or a Food and Beverage member requesting the discount code, please email [email protected].
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WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Accessibility: We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. If you require accommodation please let us know when purchasing tickets.
Refund Policy: Refunds will only be issued with a minimum of 72 hours of notice before the event. Should you require a change of your ticket after that time, we kindly ask that you find a replacement for your ticket. If you have further questions, please direct them to [email protected]
ABOUT OUR SPEAKER
Community Engagement and Education Program Coordinator Sandra Bender (she/her) is a lifelong human rights advocate and brings her passion for public education to her work. As a second generation Canadian of grandparents who came to this land as adult immigrants and refugees, she is a staunch Indigenous ally and strives to use her position of privilege to further understanding and reconciliation through outreach and education. Sandra is a proud member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and believes in bringing an intersectional lens to every aspect of her life. Past work has included Indigenous land claims advocacy, work with the unhoused communities in Winnipeg and Atlanta, human rights work with a focus on the Syrian civil uprising and genocide, and projects with the local 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Sandra holds several undergrad degrees and a masters, is an ex-opera singer, fitness & hiking enthusiast, and is the music director at an Anglican church in downtown Winnipeg.
