OECM will be presenting.
Description
Join the Canadian Collaboration For Sustainable Procurement (CCSP)‘s annual Indigenous procurement session, where they dive into two CCSP member’s Indigenous Procurement Programs and how their learnings from engagement with Indigenous Rightsholders and businesses shaped the components of their organizational approach. Patrice Likamshum, Director, Business Development, from OECM, will speak to the four components of its program: Training, Policy & Process, Indigenous Customers, and Strategic Partnerships as well as the creation of its Indigenous Marketplace. Amit Patil, Director, Supply Management, from The City of Calgary, will then share their program development journey, highlighting the unique Indigenous business Participation Maturity Model and the actions staff will take to reduce barriers and increase participation in the City’s procurement processes.
What to Expect:
- Discover what others have learned from engagement with Indigenous Rightsholders
- Learn the importance of internal training to increase staff’s Indigenous cultural awareness
- Gain insights into process changes that reduce barriers for Indigenous business participation
- Discover how to classify Indigenous Businesses to inform further support and action
Speakers:
- Amit Patil, Director, Supply Management, The City of Calgary
- Patrice Likamshum, Director, Business Development, OECM
Please note: Only CCSP members can register to attend this session.
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