HR Forum: Connecting Professionals in Indigenous Focused Workplaces
At Boreala Management, we partner with organizations deeply rooted in their communities to create stronger organizations by building capacity, enhancing collaboration, and maximizing their potential for sustainable, positive impact. As part of this commitment, we created the HR Forum: Connecting Professionals in Indigenous Focused Workplaces. This initiative is designed to empower and support HR professionals through ongoing events, both in-person and virtual, throughout the year. Our goal is to foster a strong network of professionals dedicated to strengthening Indigenous-focused workplaces.
What makes this HR Forum special?
Collaborate and Share Challenges
This is your space to connect and share ideas, discuss HR challenges in Indigenous workplaces, and exchange practical solutions. Through open dialogue, you can learn from peers with similar experiences, gain new perspectives, and build strategies that strengthen both your role and your organization. The HR Forum is designed to support connection, collaboration, and professional growth within Indigenous-focused workplaces.
Learn with the Experts
Learn with the Experts: Take part in interactive sessions on key HR topics such as analytics, talent continuity, compensation, and performance management. Each session is led by Boreala’s subject-matter experts, giving you practical insights, proven strategies, and real-world tools you can apply in your workplace. This is your opportunity to deepen your HR knowledge, stay ahead of emerging trends, and learn directly from leaders in the field.
Build Lasting Connections
Become part of a supportive community that understands the unique dynamics of Indigenous workplaces. Here, you can share experiences, exchange best practices, and build meaningful relationships with peers who are equally committed to advancing HR. Together, we champion collaboration, mutual learning, and shared growth that strengthens both individuals and organizations.
Ongoing, Value-Packed Events
Our goal is to foster a strong, connected network of professionals dedicated to strengthening Indigenous-focused workplaces. By growing this community, we create ongoing opportunities to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and learn from one another. You’ll receive newsletters, access post-session videos, hear from valuable guest speakers sharing their perspectives, and much more — all designed to keep you engaged and supported on your HR journey.
Join the HR Forum Community Today!
By joining the HR Forum, you’ll gain access to valuable tools, up-coming HR Forums, insights, and connections to help you thrive in your role and drive meaningful, lasting change in your organization and community.
February 10: Holistic Compensation 101 | Aligning Pay, Benefits & Strategy | Free Webinar
Join us for this FREE webinar to explore how Holistic Compensation can help you create a more strategic and impactful rewards system! Discover how aligning salary, benefits, incentives, and beyond with HR and organizational strategies can drive employee engagement, retention, and overall success. In this 90-minute session, you will learn about practical approaches to designing a compensation strategy that supports both your team and business goals.
April 15: Designing an Onboarding Program for Impact | Virtual | Half-Day | $595
In this half-day virtual HR Forum, we will explore the critical role onboarding plays in long-term talent success. Participants will gain practical tips for designing effective onboarding experiences, discuss common challenges faced by HR teams and managers, and share insights to strengthen their organization’s approach.
June 9: Culturally Inclusive Recruitment Practices | Free Webinar
In this 1.5-hour webinar, we’ll explore practical, culturally grounded recruitment approaches. Guided by insights from our Indigenous-led Talent Advisory Committee, the session will provide an overview on tools and strategies related to competencies, interview practices, and the role of lived experience in hiring. The webinar is designed to support both learning and contribution, equipping participants with actionable insights while also gathering perspectives to inform the ongoing development of recruitment tools and guidance.
September 8-9: Talent Continuity (Succession & Capacity Building) | 2 Days | In-person | $1,795
Spend two inspiring days with us in Montréal at the HR Forum on Talent Continuity – a reimagined approach to succession planning. Rather than focusing on headcount replacements, this forum explores succession as a broader organizational initiative rooted in capacity building, shared leadership, and long-term sustainability. Together, we’ll examine how to develop a meaningful talent continuity framework, align succession efforts with organizational leadership and values, articulate a clear vision for the future, and embed talent continuity practices across the organization. Through practical insights and interactive discussions, participants will leave with strategies to strengthen organizational resilience and continuity at every level.
December 3: Employee Wellness | Free Webinar
In this 1-hour Employee Wellness Webinar, we’ll dive into simple, effective practices that help strengthen well-being at work. Participants will gain insights, share experiences, and walk away with tools to promote a healthier and more balanced employee experience.
Member Benefits at a Glance
Free access to HR Forum Community and quarterly newsletters.
In-person and virtual events designed for HR professionals in Indigenous focused workplaces.
Exclusive discounts on up-coming HR Forum sessions and webinars.
Post-session resources, including recorded videos and session recaps.
Member spotlight stories featuring real experiences with other HR professionals across organizations.
Networking opportunities to connect with other HR professionals across organizations.
Opportunities to share your thoughts on topics for the next forum series through our voting system.
Accessing guest speakers, learning from peers and exchanging practical solutions.
Join the HR Forum Community Today!
By joining the HR Forum, you’ll gain access to valuable tools, up-coming HR Forums, insights, and connections to help you thrive in your role and drive meaningful, lasting change in your organization and community.
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