Ascend: Recruiting, Retaining and Elevating Indigenous Talent

Economic reconciliation isn't an HR initiative. It's a core pillar of the Indigenous economy, and it starts with how organizations recruit, retain, and elevate talent.

Ascend brings together employers, Indigenous economic development organizations, and community partners for two focused days built around one goal: organizations that don't just hire Indigenous talent, but keep and grow it.

Day One is about building the bridge between industry hiring needs and Indigenous community talent.

Day Two turns to what keeps people: cultural safety, mentorship into sponsorship, and clear, measurable goals to carry into the year ahead.

Ascend is proudly Indigenous owned and led, brought to you by the team behind Rezolution Summit, Canada's only female founded Indigenous wealth creation event, carrying forward the same commitment to Indigenous economic sovereignty and measurable impact.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

• HR and Talent Acquisition Leaders
• DEI and Reconciliation Leads
• C-Suite and Senior Executives
• Indigenous Economic Development Leaders
• Recruiters and Talent Sourcing Professionals
• Government and Public Sector Workforce Leaders

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Full access to both forum days
• Welcome Reception, January 19, Evening (Time TBA)
• Coffee and networking breaks
• No meals are provided