![]() ![]() The project commenced in 2019 with the identification of several challenges being overcome by Indigenous faculty members and within research that is carried out in Indigenous environments. The Indigenous Research Support Team (IRST) is a team within Research Services mandated to better support and strengthen Indigenous-related research capacity at the University of Calgary. Elise’s innovative DE&I strategies and community contributions have been recognized by the International Association of Business Communicators, Canadian Centre for Diversity, the University of Calgary and the UN of Canada. In her career, Elise has covered diverse ground in progressively senior roles in communications, marketing, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, and DE&I for public and private sector organizations. Her clients include Saje Natural Wellness, Calgary Police Commission, Leftovers Foundation, IBM, University of Texas, City of Toronto, University of Calgary, IABC, Law Society of Saskatchewan – to name a few. She is also an alumni of Cornell University’s coveted diversity and inclusion strategic planning program.Īs Principal and Inclusion Strategist for inclusion FACTOR, she designs data-driven strategies to build inclusive workplaces and communities for public and private sector-based clients across North America and the UK. She is educated in Law & Justice, International Relations, Change Management and is completing her MBA in Strategy. The event also helped inform UCalgary’s participation in the Canadian Pilot - Carnegie Community Engagement Classification and the co-creation of a Canadian Framework for Community Engagement.Įlise Ahenkorah is an award-winning entrepreneur, speaker and inclusion advocate. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: How Has Systemic Racism Impacted Racialized Communities?Īttendees had the opportunity to participate in meaningful dialogue, learn from experts on a diverse range of social issues, and explore resources and supports for working collaboratively within shared spaces.Ĭommunity Conversations was hosted by the Carnegie Pilot - Advisory Group, Knowledge Engagement, Experiential Learning and the Indigenous Engagement teams, with support from many teams on campus and partners in the community.Response, Recovery and Resilience in the Age of COVID-19.Socio-Economic Challenges Facing our Communities.The event also recognized Métis Week, which celebrates the culture, history and contributions of Métis people to Alberta and Canada.Īt Community Conversations, we explored the following interconnected themes: On November 12 and 13, members of the UCalgary and the broader community joined us for Community Conversations, an opportunity to discuss challenging community issues to strengthen relationships during uncertain times. ![]()
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