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  • Diverse Procurement Event for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises at the U.S. Embassy

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    Name: Diverse Procurement Event for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises at the U.S. Embassy
    Date: December 6, 2022
    Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM AST
    Event Description:
    The U.S. Embassy in Ottawa seeks to expand awareness and understanding of our procurement needs and contracting procedures, to ensure a pipeline of diverse and qualified vendors, and to support greater inclusivity in our services and vendor supply chain. Small and medium sized enterprises, including those owned by women, Black, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQI+ and other diverse community representatives, are encouraged to attend this event where they will be able to speak with U.S. Embassy procurement and contracting experts and learn about how to become a vendor for the U.S. Government in Canada
    Location:
    The U.S. Embassy in Ottawa, Atherton Auditorium (entrance on Mackenzie Ave across from Major's Hill Park.) Unable to attend in person--register to receive your webex link to attend the event virtually.
    Date/Time Information:
    December 6 Time: 1PM to 2 PM
    Contact Information:
    613-688-5212 ottawaeconrsvp@state.gov
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  • Business Truth & Reconciliation Business Truth & Reconciliation

    The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce is taking proactive steps to promote reconciliation and respect for Indigenous rights within the corporate sector. In response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call to Action 92, the Chamber urges its members to embrace the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as a guiding framework. This entails a commitment to meaningful consultation, fostering respectful relationships, and obtaining the free, prior, and informed consent of Indigenous peoples before embarking on economic projects. Moreover, the Chamber advocates for equitable access to employment, training, and educational opportunities for Indigenous communities, ensuring they reap sustainable benefits from economic development initiatives.

     

    Recognizing the importance of education, the Chamber encourages businesses to provide comprehensive training for management and staff on the history of Indigenous peoples, including the legacy of residential schools, Indigenous rights, and Aboriginal-Crown relations. Emphasizing intercultural competency, conflict resolution, and anti-racism, these efforts aim to foster a more inclusive and harmonious corporate environment rooted in mutual understanding and respect.

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