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*All recordings are available for 60 days.
Date: September 2, 1-2 PM ET
Cost: Free (Zoom Webinar)
*Please note, all registrants will be provided with a link to the recording and presentation slides following the sessions. The recording will be available for 60 days.
Join Nature Canada for a conversation on employment equity, inclusive hiring, and the importance of creating pathways for underrepresented communities in the NGO sector.
This webinar will share lessons from Nature Canada's recent experience responding to a complaint before the Quebec Human Rights Commission regarding our Work to Grow employment equity program. The Commission ultimately determined there were no grounds for a finding of discrimination, providing an important real-world example of how employment equity programs can be supported within Canada's human rights framework.
You will be introduced to Nature Canada’s Employment Equity Toolkit, a practical resource designed to support organizations in developing more equitable hiring practices. We will also discuss key lessons about employment equity programs, address common misconceptions about preferential hiring, and share how organizations can move from good intentions to meaningful action.
Our Presenters
Emily McMillan is the Executive Director of Nature Canada, where she leads the organization's mission to discover, defend, and restore nature. Since joining Nature Canada in 2019, Emily has brought more than 20 years of experience in environmental conservation, advocacy, and campaigning. Prior to her current role, she served as a senior political campaigner and was Director of the Sierra Club of Canada’s Atlantic Canada Chapter.
Andrew Cleland is a civil litigator at Delangie Cleland Limoges s.e.n.c. with over 12 years of experience assisting individuals, communities, and civil society groups with complex legal issues. He has worked with non-profits on strategic advocacy, awareness-raising, and legislative reform in the areas of human rights, employment equity, corporate accountability, and climate change. Andrew previously worked for the Permanent Mission of Canada to the UN Human Rights Council and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
Hannah Dean is the Organizing Director at Nature Canada. With over a decade of experience in grassroots organizing, coalition-building, and campaign strategy, she has played a key role in mobilizing communities across the country to protect and restore nature. She is passionate about empowering local advocates, designing effective lobbying initiatives, and ensuring that nature remains a top priority for decision-makers. Originally from Ottawa, Hannah has lived and worked in Sweden, Ecuador, and western Canada, gaining a global perspective on environmental issues.
Samantha Ordaz Salgado is the Work to Grow Organizer at Nature Canada. Originally from Mexico, she moved to Canada in 2021 and has since contributed to advancing employment equity in the environmental sector. Having first joined Nature Canada as a volunteer before becoming Fundraising Coordinator, Samantha now works to support inclusive hiring practices and expand opportunities for equity-deserving communities.
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