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Webinar: Indigenous Recruitment and Connecting Communities - FREE for Members

April 29 @ 1:30-2:30pm
CPD 1.0
This webinar will explore practical strategies for recruiting and retaining Indigenous employees in today’s workforce. Designed for HR professionals, the session will provide guidance on developing effective recruitment policies, outreach methods, and hiring practices that respectfully engage Indigenous talent. 

Participants will also learn how culturally safe workplaces contribute to long-term retention, employee wellbeing, and stronger organizational performance. Drawing on trauma-informed and culturally grounded approaches, the session will highlight ways HR leaders can strengthen workplace culture, support Indigenous employees, and move beyond recruitment toward meaningful inclusion, career development, and advancement. Attendees will leave with actionable tools to build respectful relationships and create workplaces where Indigenous employees can thrive.

 

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Indigenous Community for Leadership & Development
 

Presenter: Paula Swartz – Director of Service Delivery, Indigenous Community for Leadership and Development (ICLD) ( Click for Speaker’s Bio)
In this webinar, you will learn:

  • Understand the key barriers that impact recruitment and retention of Indigenous employees, including historical, systemic, and workplace factors.
  • Identify effective recruitment strategies that respectfully engage Indigenous communities, organizations, and job seekers.
  • Develop culturally safe workplace practices that support Indigenous employees, reduce workplace harm, and strengthen inclusion.
  • Implement trauma-informed HR approaches that improve retention, engagement, and employee wellbeing.
  • Apply practical tools and frameworks to move beyond hiring targets toward meaningful Indigenous workforce inclusion.
 

Who should attend:

This session is designed for HR professionals, people leaders, recruiters, diversity and inclusion practitioners, and organizational decision-makers who are responsible for talent development and workplace culture. It will benefit those seeking practical strategies to strengthen Indigenous recruitment, create culturally safe workplaces, and improve long-term retention while building respectful relationships with Indigenous communities and employees.
 

Format: Live Online – Zoom Webinar

All login information will be sent to you via email the day prior to the session. Please check your junk/spam folder if it has not come through to your in-box.

Note: If you have not received your login access information the day prior to the webinar date, please email pd@cphrbc.ca or sign-in to your CPHR BC & Yukon Portal (under “My Events”) for the webinar instructions.

Both registration and payment are required for every person attending this webinar.
This webinar is complimentary to all CPHR PEI. Register early to avoid disappointment!
Obtain the code for free registration please email main@cphrpei.ca
Registration Fees Registration Deadline:
April 27, 2026
Member FREE!
Non-Member $94.99

Fees & Cancellation Policy:
• Fees and/or agenda are subject to change without notice.
• All pricing excludes applicable taxes. HST/GST # 119446714
• A full refund, less a $10 processing fee, will be issued for cancellations submitted at least one week prior to an event or workshop. Attendee substitutions are permitted; however, member/non-member rate differences will apply. Please submit cancellation or substitution requests by e-mail (pd@cphrbc.ca).