2015 CAHRMA 3rd Annual National Conference

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Tantoo Cardinal

April 14 – 16, 2015 are the dates of CAHRMA’s 3rd Annual National Conference. Join us in Edmonton, AB, as we explore the theme of “Changing Perspectives.” 

Changing Perspectives from My Perspective.

Don’t Miss your opportunity to hear Tantoo Cardinal share her perspectives through the window of the train of my world of acting.

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 Conference Rates

	2015 Early Bird Until March 1st	2015 Regular Rates
Full Conference Rate (3 Days)	$550.00	$595.00
Pre-Conference Day – April 14th only	$295.00	$350.00
Group Rate (Full Conference Only – 5 or more paid registrations)	$450.00	$500.00
Student Rate (with valid ID)	$150.00	$200.00

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Conference Agenda

Download the 2015 CAHRMA Conference Agenda

Accommodation

Block of Guest rooms have been reserved at the Edmonton at River Cree Resort. To make your reservations please contact the hotel directly at, 1-780-484-2121. 

The Group Rate is $159, please quote the reference #M1RPXU6U or you can refer to the CAHRMA Conference.

Transportation

The hotel does have shuttle service to the International Airport but it is not complimentary.

The Edmonton Sky Shuttle is very convenient because of our location. We are the first stop in and the last stop out of the city on their route.

It is $18 one way or $30 round trip. Edmonton Sky Shuttle Rates

Taxi is $60 one way.

More Information

2015 Speaker’s Biographies

2015 Session Descriptions

2015 Conference Sponsorship

2015 Conference Exhibitor

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For more information contact:

Elena Gagliardi, Project Manager
Planners Plus Inc.
Phone: 204.255-7006
Email: elena@plannersplus.ca

Human Rights Defenders – Indigenous Youth Engagement Workshop

Canadian Human Rights Commission

“Human Rights Defenders”
Indigenous Youth Engagement Workshop

Youth Workshop Agenda Download

Workshop Overview

The Canadian Human Rights Commission is partnering with the Canadian Aboriginal Human Resource Management Association to host an Indigenous Youth Engagement Workshop on the topic of human rights awareness.

The workshop aims to introduce around 60 young participants to human rights concepts and laws and to encourage them to become “Human Rights Defenders” in their daily lives and communities. The attendees will have the opportunity to pilot the “Human Rights Defenders” game and to take part in other interactive activities.

To begin, former National Chief Ovide Mercredi will welcome the young participants by talking to them about the meaning of leadership. After lunch, a very special guest speaker, Ms. Tasha Spillet, will talk to the young audience about her own experiences and the importance of standing up for your rights. This will be followed by remarks from CAHRMA’s representative, Diane Carriere, who will explain how good human resource practices help to protect human rights.

At the end of the day, during the closing circle, the workshop hosts from the Canadian Human Rights Commission will seek input about human rights challenges from a youth perspective.

Word from the National Aboriginal Initiative’s Director – Sherri Helgason

I am very pleased to work with our colleagues at CAHRMA to host this workshop. I am looking forward to hearing from Indigenous youth as they help us to pilot the Human Rights Defenders game, and to listen to their perspective on human rights challenges and opportunities. Above all, I hope that we all learn from each other and enjoy the workshop.

Thank you!

All those who contributed to the conference: Thank you for all your excellent work! It is fair to conclude that the conference was a great success! So many people have contributed in so many ways to provide a smooth running event with very insightful topics and interesting presentations. The conference provided a very good atmosphere for discussion and networking with like minded HR professionals from across Canada. We owe much gratitude to you as participants for attending and seeing the value CAHRMA brings to you as a Human Resource Professional and for your community/organization.

Thank you to our leadership participants; Phil Fontaine, Chief Francine Meeches, Grand Chief David Harper, Chief Perry Bellegarde and Justice Murray Sinclair. With your participation and insight you inspired our participants!

Thank you to our Native American Partner, National Native American Human Resource Association (NNAHRA) Tal Moore, President. Your words of encouragement and support were greatly appreciated.

We thank all sponsors for their generosity and interest in the conference, and to our exhibitors who participated. The staff of Planners Plus provided excellent event planning and ensured you all enjoyed a fantastic event.

We look forward to seeing you next year for the 3rd National CAHRMA conference, details coming soon!!

CAHRMA Conference Sponsors

Welcome to Canadian Aboriginal Human Resource Management Association

Vision:

Our vision is to be a driving force to build better work environments for the Aboriginal communities to facilitate profitable and sustainable companies and offer a source – the association, to Aboriginal peoples across Canada, providing HR practitioners with similar issues while building relationships to address the challenges and strengthen their communities. The Association will offer a venue for networking, connections and education that blends HR practice with Aboriginal culture to assist Aboriginal peoples establishing their business practices in the Canadian community.

Purpose:

The purpose of the Association is to create a membership of Human Resource practitioners predominantly of Aboriginal descent to network and assist one another in the growth and performance of Human Resources (HR) related duties within Aboriginal communities. We recognize aboriginal peoples as defined by the Constitution Act as Indian, Metis and Inuit. The goal is to promote specialized and targeted HR practices and assist the aboriginal communities to understand and implement the legal policies and procedures towards building and enhancing strong business results and effective sustainable business performance.