Speaking Engagements
Our team actively contributes to discussions and learning events to advance Reconciliation. We focus on strengthening relations between Indigenous Peoples and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada and charting pathways to improving diversity, equity and inclusion on a societal level.
We value opportunities to share and build knowledge and are grateful to contribute to the conversation on Reconciliation and Indigenous inclusion at the foundation of our organization.
Speaking Engagements
With a team of experienced speakers, we present at multiple events annually, to audiences ranging in size from 5-1,000. We welcome the opportunity to share knowledge in Truth and Reconciliation, Histories of Colonial Harm and Indigenous Survivance Economic Reconciliation, or anything related to our Areas of Practice.
From a keynote address, participation on a panel, moderating an event, leading a workshop, participating in a media interview or a fireside chat with a member of your team or community, connect with us and we’ll brainstorm an approach that works to meet your objectives.
Past Speaking Engagements
The Indigenous Partnerships Success Showcase seeks to highlight the ways that leading-edge relationships between Indigenous businesses and corporate Canada are making reconciliation a reality for the whole nation. Alongside Chief Gilbert “Gibby” Jacob, Caoimhe Laird, and Kat Holman, Rise team member Patti Derbyshire spoke on the panel Partnership in Principle and in Practice: Measuring Progress. With the theme “Reconciliation in action,” diverse guest speakers offered practical ways to advance reconciliation, especially through the unique opportunities presented through partnerships and Indigenous equity ownership.
Forward Summit Workforce Forward West was sold-out event in Mohkinstsis that brought together over 1000 participants, 100+ speakers and 200+ communities for two days focused on Indigenous-led dialogue and economic Reconciliation. Alongside Grand Chief Kahsennénhawe Sky-Deer, Geena Jackson, Hope Regimbald and Amanda Ens, Annie Korver spoke on the Amplifying the Voices of Others: Indigenous Women as Trailblazers and Changemakers in a Quest for Progress panel discussion, speaking to areas surrounding Indigenous inclusion and economic Reconciliation.
Champions Retreat is the key catalytic and inspirational event for the B Corp movement in Canada and the U.S. connecting and mobilizing values-aligned people using business as a force for good. Riser team members Annie Korver, Dean Schroeder, Hayley Roulstone and Patti Derbyshire led the Paths to Reconciliation: Building Meaningful Relationships with Indigenous Communities workshop alongside guest speakers Ali Pearce, Ash Modha and Naz Lauriault.
The 2024 GLOBE Forum represented society’s toughest challenges and greatest opportunities. These outcomes-focused action areas are intrinsically linked, and we must accelerate solutions that address them together. Annie Korver spoke alongside Indigenous women and Two Spirit leaders on the A Matriarchal Movement: The Vital Role of Indigenous Women in the Energy Transition panel.
In recent years, gender diversity on boards has been a hot topic of discussion and research has shown the importance of diverse voices on boards and their influence on organizational performance and decision-making. Following an overview or recent research findings conducted in partnership with DirectHer Network and Mount Royal University that fills the gap in previous research, Annie Korver participated in a conversation about the front end of the board talent pipeline to high highlight her board experience, aspirations, barriers, and training needed for board work.
During a roundtable at the 2023 Forward Summit West, Annie Korver facilitated a discussion surrounding the biggest issues HR departments are facing in hiring Indigenous Peoples. The roundtable shared knowledge about the biggest barriers for Indigenous peoples to overcome when entering or advancing in the workforce and how companies can focus on retention.
As a visiting speaker for the MSc Program in Sustainability Management, Maya Douglas offered an overview of emerging topics and invited students to explore where and how Indigenous Reconciliation and Inclusion underpins sustainability and ESG.
Moving the Needle: Advancing Gender Representation in Board Leadership with Annie Korver, Chantel Cabaj, Cody Slater and CBC’s Nancy Carlson as part of the YWCA Power lunch series with DIrectHer on March 10, 2022.
Taking The First Step, A Path Toward Inclusion And Reconciliation. Annie Korver joined Hailey Taskey on the Lloyd Saad The Right Side of Risk Podcast on November 9, 2021.
Annie Korver joined Jeff Tetz, CEO at Results, on the Unleashed podcast on September 30, 2021, to discuss Truth, Reconciliation and Our Way Forward.
What Does Indigenous Reconciliation in Commercial Real Estate Look Like? Annie Korver joined REALPAC’s CEO, Michael Brooks, on July 22, 2021 on the REALtalk podcast.
Circle for Aboriginal Relations (CFAR) March 26, 2021 interview blog post with CFAR Member, Annie Korver.
Young Women in Energy March 22, 2021 blog post: A Commitment to Building Knowledge by Annie Korver.
Annie Korver joined Brittany Brander and Alicia Planincic with the Business Council of Alberta’s International Women’s Day podcast series to celebrate Alberta’s Powerful Women Leaders on March 8, 2021.
March 8, 2021 Poppy Barley and DirectHer International Women’s Day Collection, featuring Annie Korver.
Indigenous Inclusion and Economic Development Practitioner Sees ‘Truly Big’ Opportunity in Oil and Gas, features Annie Korver.