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  • Roundtable on Business & Immigration

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    Name: Roundtable on Business & Immigration
    Date: July 5, 2017
    Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 PM ADT
    Website: http://conta.cc/2sSSBJe.
    Event Description:
    The Association for New Canadians is holding a series of Business Roundtables across the province to explore the intersection of immigration, culture, and economic growth. Bringing together a broad cross-section of business leaders and community stakeholders, these events highlight the socioeconomic contributions of newcomers to the province. At the same time, they also serve to identify the opportunities and challenges of integrating newcomers into the workforce.

    We are pleased to announce that our sixth Roundtable will be held in Corner Brook in partnership with the Greater Corner Brook Board of Trade.

    Panelists will include:
    • Kirk Myers, Owner & Operator of Taste of Jamaica
    • Kevin Vincent, Owner & Operator of Newfound Sushi
    • Dr. Ivan Emke, Vice-President of MUN Grenfell Campus.
    The session will begin with a brief report on the findings of the Roundtables and will also include a 30-minute panel discussion featuring local business leaders who have successfully leveraged the market’s growing cultural diversity into a competitive advantage.
    Following the panel, there will be a one-hour facilitated roundtable discussion among the participants.
    Location:
    Taste of Jamaica
    Light Breakfast will be served
    Date/Time Information:
    July 5, 2017 8:30a.m.10:00 a.m.
    Fees/Admission:
    There is no cost to participate; however, space is limited and participants are encouraged to register early.
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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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