Being proactive in rural Canada: Creating mechanisms for inclusive workplaces that support employers and employees

an employee resource group (ERG) that reflects the needs of the local immigrant and refugee population to increase employers’ understanding, policies, and practices to recruit and retain employees. [...] Introduction to ERG, certification (outcomes and Learning about diversity and religious Mar 9 benefits), and religious literacy framework in Canada literacy Thurs. [...] The self and how personal perspectives inform work Understanding the self and power Apr 13 and workplace. [...] National, provincial, regional, and local norms and Understanding of power, self, local Apr 27 how they inform workplace policies, practices, and norms, and impact on employees. [...] certification “I learned so much more than I expected.” “I have found that this course and sharing life experiences has really touched me and made me a better HR person.” Next steps Needed: Multi-stakeholder support + Sustainability Temiskaming Shores model: Kirkland Lake: ● The City ● The City ● TSACC ● Chamber of Commerce ● Keepers of the Circle ● Keepers of the Circle ● One Light ● Kirkland Lak.