1st Joint Summit for Canadian Board Diversity Council and Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business
VANCOUVER, BC and CALGARY, AB--(Marketwired - Apr 21, 2015) - The Canadian Board Diversity Council (CBDC) and the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) will hold two joint Summits on Governance with business and community leaders on Wednesday, April 29th in Vancouver at the Four Seasons and Thursday, May 14th at the Westin Calgary. In this unique collaboration, we are holding a critical national dialogue about the merits of stronger collaboration between Corporate Canada and Aboriginal business leaders. Power of Collaboration Summit sponsors include CIBC as the Banking Sponsor and EY as the Accounting and Advisory Services Sponsor.
Invited business leaders from Aboriginal communities and Corporate Canada will address:
In Vancouver on April 29 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Four Seasons:
In Calgary on May 14 from 11 am to 3 pm at the Westin Calgary:
The Canadian Board Diversity Council (CBDC) is the leading Canadian organization advancing diversity on Canada's boards. Founded in 2009, the Council has since grown to 57 Founding and Corporate Member organizations that are committed to greater diversity in the Canadian workplace. The Council's definition of diversity in respect of boards expands the traditional definition of industry experience, management experience, education, functional are of expertise, geography and age to also include considerations such as gender, ethnicity and Aboriginal status.
The Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) is committed to the full participation of Aboriginal people in Canada's economy. A national non-profit, non-partisan association, CCAB offers knowledge, resources, and programs to both mainstream and Aboriginal owned companies that foster economic opportunities for Aboriginal people and businesses across Canada.
Please Join Us in Vancouver or Calgary: Event Registration: Power of Collaboration
Contact Information:
Media Inquiries:
Claire M. Tallarico
416 616 9940
(CBDC)
Chris Allicock
416-694-3131
(CCAB)