2026 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Symposium
Schedule
Fri Mar 20 2026 at 08:30 am to 04:30 pm
UTC-03:00Location
247 Maliseet Dr | Fredericton, NB
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$28.00 or promo code available by emailing [email protected]About this Event
Join Us for the 2026 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Symposium!
Exploring strategies and best practices to advance DEIB in our workplaces, institutions, and communities.
In partnership with the City of Fredericton’s Office of Community Inclusion, Greater Fredericton Social Innovation (GFSI) is proud to host the 2026 DEIB Symposium at the Maqiyahtimok Centre, Sitansisk First Nation.
This symposium brings together leaders, organizations, and community members to explore strategies for advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) in our workplaces, institutions and communities.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Welcome
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:25 AM
City of Fredericton Office of Community Inclusion
🕑: 10:25 AM - 10:50 AM
Inclusion NB - Beyond Accommodation: Creating Valued Roles for Real Belonging
🕑: 10:50 AM - 11:20 AM
Dorcas Tshimenga - Racism What we think we see vs what's real
🕑: 11:20 AM - 11:40 AM
Health Break
🕑: 11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
Coalition for Pay Equity-Valuing Work & Advancing Equity: a Core DEI Practice
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:40 PM
Creating Community (Activity) - Lyne Ouellet
🕑: 12:40 PM - 01:20 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:20 PM - 01:50 PM
Capital Region Integration Network - Sarah Caissie
🕑: 01:50 PM - 02:20 PM
The Delta Fredericton - Kathryn Little
🕑: 02:20 PM - 02:50 PM
Tiger Levi – JEDI - A Safe Workplace Environment for Indigenous Employees
🕑: 02:50 PM - 03:10 PM
Health Break
🕑: 03:10 PM - 03:30 PM
Youth Advisory Committee - Youth Resilience in the Current Political Climate
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
UNB School of Leadership Studies & STU Social Work Social Action Students
Info: This session explores the most effective language and messaging approaches for mobilizing communities, and shares ground-truthed data insights informed by lived experience and community validation.
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Where is it happening?
247 Maliseet Dr, 247 Maliseet Drive, Fredericton, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
Tickets
CAD 28.00
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