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Indigenous Works Leadership strategies for Indigenous inclusion Mandate
To advance the full labour market participation of Indigenous Peoples in Canada and around the world.

The Leadership Circle Fall Forum is an opportunity to step away from day-to-day activity and spend time reflecting with ...
10/20/2026

The Leadership Circle Fall Forum is an opportunity to step away from day-to-day activity and spend time reflecting with others who are advancing Indigenous inclusion within their organizations.

Together, we will explore how responsibility can be shared across leadership, teams, systems and relationships, and consider how organizations can recognize progress and identify priorities for continued action.

Organizations at every stage of their Indigenous inclusion journey are welcome.

Leadership Circle members attend at no cost. Non-members are welcome to join for $99.

Reserve your place: www.iworks.org/webinar/leadership-circle-fall-forum

In three days, we will gather with peers from across the Leadership Circle network to reflect on what it takes to turn c...
10/19/2026

In three days, we will gather with peers from across the Leadership Circle network to reflect on what it takes to turn commitment into coordinated action.

Together, we will explore how responsibility can be shared across leadership, teams, systems and relationships, and consider how organizations can understand and build on their progress.

The Leadership Circle Fall Forum takes place virtually on October 22 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. ET.

Leadership Circle members attend at no cost.
Non-members are welcome to join for $99.

Register: www.iworks.org/webinar/leadership-circle-fall-forum

Your organization has a mentorship program. Does it begin by asking employees what they hope to gain from it?A First Nat...
10/19/2026

Your organization has a mentorship program. Does it begin by asking employees what they hope to gain from it?

A First Nations, Métis, or Inuit employee may want advice about a new role, a chance to build a skill, or insight into how decisions are made. A useful mentorship relationship responds to that person’s goals rather than following the same plan for everyone.

On October 29, Kathleen Sawdo will explore mentorship, retention, and leadership development as part of supporting Indigenous careers beyond hiring.

For mentors, managers, and leaders who help employees plan their next steps.

Save your seat: www.iworks.org/webinar/oct2026

Organizations do not need to have a Reconciliation Action Plan or formal action plan in place to begin advancing Indigen...
10/16/2026

Organizations do not need to have a Reconciliation Action Plan or formal action plan in place to begin advancing Indigenous inclusion.

Priorities may already be reflected across workforce initiatives, policies, learning, leadership commitments or relationships. Bringing those areas together can provide greater clarity around where to focus efforts and how they connect.

Our Advisory Services provide tailored strategic support to help organizations identify priorities, strengthen existing efforts and develop an approach aligned with their goals, readiness and capacity.

Whether you are exploring a Reconciliation Action Plan, developing an Indigenous Inclusion Strategy, or looking to strengthen work already underway, we can support the process.

Learn more: www.iworks.org
Connect with us: [email protected]

Indigenous inclusion is strengthened when responsibility is shared across an organization rather than held by one person...
10/15/2026

Indigenous inclusion is strengthened when responsibility is shared across an organization rather than held by one person, team or role.
The Leadership Circle Fall Forum brings together people who influence this work in different ways, including executives, HR and organizational development professionals, Indigenous relations and inclusion practitioners, and employee network leads.

Organizations at every stage of their Indigenous inclusion journey are welcome. Leadership Circle members are encouraged to invite colleagues who share responsibility for advancing this work.

Join us virtually on October 22 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. ET.

Register: www.iworks.org/webinar/leadership-circle-fall-forum

Indigenous inclusion grows through sustained relationships, learning and action.Thank you to Innovative Medicines Canada...
10/14/2026

Indigenous inclusion grows through sustained relationships, learning and action.

Thank you to Innovative Medicines Canada for renewing your Indigenous Works Leadership Circle membership and continuing this work with us.

Renewal offers an opportunity to reflect on priorities, explore new questions and build on the learning from previous years. We’re honoured to continue supporting your team through the Circle’s resources, conversations and partner connections.

We appreciate your ongoing partnership, Innovative Medicines Canada!

Indigenous inclusion may be supported by HR, but it is shaped across the organization. Leadership decisions, management ...
10/13/2026

Indigenous inclusion may be supported by HR, but it is shaped across the organization. Leadership decisions, management practices, workplace systems and everyday interactions all contribute to the experiences people have at work.

First Nations, Inuit and Métis inclusion is strengthened when responsibility is shared across an organization rather than resting with one team, one role or Indigenous employees themselves.

Consider where responsibility for Indigenous inclusion currently lives within your organization and where greater shared ownership may be needed.

An employee wants to move into another role. Can your organization clearly explain how to get there?Career growth often ...
10/12/2026

An employee wants to move into another role. Can your organization clearly explain how to get there?
Career growth often requires skills, experience, training, and chances to apply what someone has learned. It also requires understanding the role that this employee wants, rather than assuming one path fits everyone.

On October 29, Kathleen Sawdo will explore how organizations can support First Nations, Métis, and Inuit employees as they build skills, gain experience, and move toward new roles and leadership opportunities.

Save your seat: www.iworks.org/webinar/oct2026

As we move further into fall, the long weekend offers an opportunity to slow down, rest and reconnect.Our relationships ...
10/11/2026

As we move further into fall, the long weekend offers an opportunity to slow down, rest and reconnect.

Our relationships with family, community, land and place remind us that we are connected to one another and to the places that sustain us. Making time for those relationships can be an important part of rest, renewal and caring for one another.

Our office will be closed tomorrow, Monday, October 12, and our team will return on Tuesday, October 13.

We hope the long weekend gives you time to rest and reconnect with the people and places that are important to you.

A sense of belonging can influence how employees experience their workplace and their relationships with the people arou...
10/10/2026

A sense of belonging can influence how employees experience their workplace and their relationships with the people around them.

For First Nations, Inuit and Métis employees, belonging may also be connected to culture, identity, community, relationships, land, and distinct ways of knowing and being.

Indigenous inclusion includes creating workplace environments where employees can bring their identities, perspectives, knowledge and strengths to their work and feel respected and valued for who they are.

Employers can contribute to this by strengthening culturally safe workplace practices, listening to Indigenous employees, addressing barriers within organizational systems, and considering belonging and well-being as part of the overall employee experience.

As we recognize World Mental Health Day on October 10, we recognize the role that inclusive workplaces can play in supporting the well-being of First Nations, Inuit and Métis employees.

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