ON JUNE 21, WE CELEBRATE WITH YOU!
a mistake in there. Sometimes they’ll put a different coloured bead to show that mistake. You share that teaching of humility, that we’re allowed to have mistakes.” She encourages participants to work on beading projects for 20 minutes each day, even when they don’t feel like doing it. “When I talk to people about beading, I tell them they could put some music on and just listen. It’s a good time for families to sit down and do it together,” she said. “When my mom started beading, she was told by an elder to bead when you’re lonely. Beading brings healing. It also helps you reflect. It helps you relax. It teaches patience too.”
WE HAVE SOME GROUND TO COVER WHEN IT COMES TO EQUITY. At Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba, we see a future where more Indigenous professionals across our industries, corporations, governments, and schools are creating solutions that better serve people, the economy , and the earth. To achieve that, we are working to change attitudes, policies, and processes in our association, we’re working with our partners and stakeholders to help bring about meaningful change, and we’re engaging with the next generation of Indigenous candidates. Last year, we established the role of Indigenous Professionals Initiative Coordinator to increase the representation of Indigenous people in our professions, and shed light on the current and historic barriers to entry across industries. We’re not where we need to be, but we’re working on it. Interested in getting involved? Here are three ways Engineers and Geoscientists can take part: 1: Self-declare if you are an Indigenous engineer or geoscientist 2: Join our Indigenous Members Chapter 3: Join the Indigenous Professionals Initiative Committee (IPIC)
EQUITY STARTS ON THE INSIDE
For more information contact Nicole Everett Indigenous Professionals Initiative Coordinator Engineers Geoscientists Manitoba E: NEverett@EngGeoMB.ca
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