About the Workshop

Inclusify Workshop will help you and your organization grow by improving the culture of respect and trust between colleagues, fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. Throughout the workshop, you will discover ways to recognize your unconscious bias within yourself, others, and the organization and the best applicable strategies. You will explore hiring, retention […]

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Reasons to attend the workshop

By attending this workshop, you will: Recognize your unconscious bias within yourself, others, and the organization. Learn how to be a better ally and know what it means to advocate for yourself. Discover best practices for recruitment, hiring and retention Hear stories from management and community leaders talking about their unique experiences and challenges when creating inclusive environment Identify areas where leadership needs to change in order to truly achieve EDI.

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Reasons to attend the workshop
May 20, 2022 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Quartz Ballroom

Dinner and Networking

May 20, 2022 6:45 pm - 7:00 pm Quartz Ballroom

Cultural Druming & Dancing

May 20, 2022 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm Quartz Ballroom

Video - Key Highlight of WODIL 2021

May 20, 2022 7:30 pm - 7:45 pm Quartz Ballroom

Executive Summary of WODIL 2021

Presentation of some of the Key takeaways from the World Diversity in Leadership Conference 2021.

Hilda Fankah-Arthur, PhDc
May 20, 2022 7:45 pm - 9:15 pm Quartz Ballroom

Unconscious Bias and its Impact

Panel Discussion & Group Activities

Nadira Barre Panelist
Nausheen Saumtally Guest Speaker
Professor Philip E. Semple, Ph.D.(c) Guest Speaker
May 21, 2022 10:00 am - 10:30 am Quartz Ballroom

Breakfast & Networking

May 21, 2022 10:30 am - 11:30 am Quartz Ballroom

Hiring, Retention and Implementation of D&I strategy

Erin Noble Panelist
Jessica Borland Panelist
Nausheen Saumtally Guest Speaker
Shafana Mitha Moderator
May 21, 2022 11:30 am - 12:00 pm Quartz Ballroom

Anti-microaggression

Rumina Morris, BSW, RSW Panelist
May 21, 2022 12:05 pm - 12:15 pm Quartz Ballroom

Launch of WODIL 2022

Hilda Fankah-Arthur, PhDc
May 21, 2022 12:15 pm - 1:10 pm Quartz Ballroom

Lunch & Networking

May 21, 2022 1:10 pm - 2:20 pm Quartz Ballroom

Inclusive Strategies for Organization

Catherine Anley Panelist
Funke Smith Moderator
Litzy Baeza Panelist
Professor Philip E. Semple, Ph.D.(c) Guest Speaker
May 21, 2022 2:20 pm - 3:30 pm Quartz Ballroom

Acknowledging and Addressing Racism

Carrie Smith Panelist
Dr. Charles Odame-Ankrah Panelist
Dr. Linda Kongnetiman-Pansa Panelist
Shafana Mitha Moderator
May 21, 2022 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Quartz Ballroom

The Science of Bias

Professor Philip E. Semple, Ph.D.(c) Guest Speaker
May 22, 2022 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm Quartz Ballroom

Train the Trainer Session

Erin Noble Panelist
Nada Lena Guest Speaker
May 22, 2022 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Quartz Ballroom

Snack and Networking

May 22, 2022 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm Quartz Ballroom

Allyship

Allyship in the Workplace (Women Empowerment in the Workplace/ disability)

Lindsay Rainbow Panelist
Lisa Dublin Panelist
Shafana Mitha Moderator
May 22, 2022 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm Quartz Ballroom

Interfaith, Intercultural & Belonging

Short videos focusing on promoting intercultural and interfaith understanding, and for engaging participants in dialogue – Interfaith & Belonging

Andre Tinio
Rev. René-Vincent Tshibula
May 22, 2022 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm Quartz Ballroom

Closing Ceremony

Patrick Arthur, MSc. ISM, IEEE-IIBA, ITIL Guest Speaker

Join Us For WODIL 2022

Learn about the benefits, opportunities and exposure that come from Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging best practices. Join us at the 2nd World Diversity in Leadership Conference at the Edmonton Convention Centre from June 20-24, 2022.

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Matrix Hotel - Quartz Ballroom

Edmonton Downtown

A stunning ballroom representing the true elegance of the Matrix Hotel, featuring fabulous wall to wall, ceiling to floor windows which deliver the beauty of natural light to your event. Rich platinum draperies and satiny copper wall panels bring a touch of opulence to the ballroom. The Quartz ballroom can accommodate up 250 guests for a dinner and dance.