9th Annual Mayor’s Luncheon
Future Proof Your Business Through Equity, Diversity, And Inclusion-Ideas To Action
May 17, 11:30-1pm
J.W. Marriott-Edmonton Ice District
Online attendance available
On a national scale, there is more innovation coming out of Alberta than any other province when it comes to Inclusive Workplaces. This innovation coincides with the recent investment and development in diversified industries, including a soon to be flourishing tech sector. To make space for great innovation, comes the need to evaluate areas that have room for growth, and this starts with our leaders! Join other leaders and changemakers to strengthen our workplaces and communities through Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
In line with our original mission, “transform community through the lens of disability”, and its evolving mission which includes a wider lens that takes into account all those who are from all marginalized communities, Gateway Association hosts the annual Mayor’s Luncheon to build momentum and leadership for a more inclusive business community. This is the platform in Alberta to build momentum, evolve leadership practices, and learn from fellow employers and leaders who advocate for and hire inclusively from all members of the marginalized population. Local politicians and forward-thinking business leaders from across the province come to connect with others who support inclusive hiring. Last year, Capital Region Mayor’s pledged their support to Workplace Inclusion through individual video pledges, as well as, a video supporting workplace inclusion: (less then 1.5 minutes) 2021 Mayor’s Event Video
Workplace inclusion is the answer to meeting labour market needs, employee retention, diversification of products – all of these are necessary to a growing Alberta. Along with the opportunity to network, the yearly event is an opportunity to build momentum, leadership and to learn from other employers and leaders who advocate for and hire inclusively.
You’ll leave this event with:
- New connections and networks
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Numerous inclusion resources, tools, and next steps
- New and innovative insights and ideas
Gateway Association (www.gatewayassociation.ca) is a family and employment resource centre based in Edmonton has acted to support the capital region over the last 47 years. Gateway has taken a lead in influencing policy, creating programs, and building capacity in the Edmonton capital region for individuals and their families living with disability-based and/or mental health-based challenges. This impact has only grown with the opening of our Calgary office and the introduction of our Alberta-Wide new initiative: Gateway to Equity Diversity and Inclusivity initiative- GEDI-Hub (www.gatewaytodiversity.ca).
For more information on this event and for sponsorship opportunities please contact: [email protected]
EMCEE: SARAH CHAN
11:00PM -11:30 • Networking
11:30 -11:40 • Mayoral Welcome Mayor Heron, history of luncheon, why it exists, vision, will welcome Mayors, Ministers, and other dignitaries and special guests.
11:40-11:50 • Space held for Minister Welcome and/or Mayor Sohi welcome
11:50 -12:40 • Panel Discussion (moderated by Sarah Chan)
Tentative Panel of 4: Mayor/Employer/Self Advocate/Indigenous workplace inclusion representative (still confirming)
12:40 - 12:50 • Questions and Poll Results
12:50 - 1:00 • Closing remarks, Renate Burwash-call to action and presentation of this year’s Mayor’s video
