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It is really important to think of diversity and accessibility as strategic and embed it at the every level of operation in your business to influence cultural change. Stuart McReynolds, President & CEO at Abilities Centre and #INNOV8AM presenter. Wow. Thank you for sharing such considerable insights to the 1855 membership community today, in partnership with the Whitby Chamber of Commerce. If improved access = increased spending, how is your company going to capitalize? Accessibility IS INNOVATION!

Indigenous Peoples need to be part of the co-creation and design of the technological infrastructure of their communities. Denise Williams, CEO, First Nations Technology Council.

Imagine what it would be like to have no access to information about what is happening around you, information that is detrimental to your life. It’s a reality in communities where Indigenous Peoples live. Impacting thousands... #1855masterclass

Last day to register! Tomorrow is the season finale of 1855 MASTERCLASS presented by The Regional Municipality of Durham Economic Development. Guests will be part of a hard-hitting conversation between Denise Williams, CEO, First Nations Technology Council, and national media personality, Tasha Kheiriddin. This will be unlike your typical zoom webinar- one that is built around culture, experience, and impact. We also have JUNO Award winning Canadian singer-songwriter Chantal ...Kreviazuk setting the stage for our attendees with an exclusive musical performance. This is a great opportunity to share something special with your remote teams, friends, and family. All welcome and registration is free at https://1855whitby.crowdchange.co/16029 See you at 4 PM EST tomorrow, Wednesday, Nov. 18, thanks to our wonderful and innovative event partners: Invest Durham Ontario Tech University Brookfieldresidential #DoitinDurham #GEW2020

Suffering from Zoom fatigue or saturation from redundant webinar content? This. Is. Different. Join us one week from today for a true event experience when we bring you music, transparency, and an opportunity for impact as we learn about the digital divide between communities and how we can collectively make a difference. Register now for Nov. 18 @ 4 PM EST: https://1855whitby.crowdchange.co/16029... Chantal Kreviazuk Denise Williams First Nations Technology Council Tasha Kheiriddin The Regional Municipality of Durham Ontario Tech University Brookfield Residential Ontario #DoitinDurham #GEW2020

Today, we remember.

She was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women by the Women’s Executive Network in 2016, formerly co-hosted CTV’s National Affairs, is a columnist for National Post, hosted her own show on 640 Toronto, is a political analyst for Radio Canada, CBC, and Global News and is an accomplished author. 1855 MASTERCLASS is bringing Tasha Kheiriddin to the virtual stage next Wednesday, to lead a hard-hitting conversation about what’s happening right now in our country’s Indigenous communities. Register today. http://ow.ly/6UAl50CgXxu