The 5th Metropolis Identities Summit
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Practices, Policies and Programs
SUMMARY
The 5th Metropolis Identities Summit
(previously the Metropolis Measuring Identities Forum)
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Practices, Policies and Programs
October 19-21, 2022 (9am to 4:30pm)
Delta Hotels by Marriott, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Over the past fifty years Canada has experienced a demographic transformation. The diversification of immigration source countries has fundamentally changed the composition of the country’s population.
Responding to these ongoing changes increasingly demands that attention be directed towards evidence-informed practices, policies and programs fostering diversity, equity and inclusion. The ability to monitor progress in diversity, equity and inclusion which are critical to overcoming systemic barriers that remain pervasive.
The voices of Indigenous peoples are increasingly recognized and their communities are growing both on and off reserves. The past two years witnessed important challenges with regard to the uneven impact of the global pandemic on newcomers, racialized groups/visible minorities and Indigenous peoples. Widening social and economic gaps emerged over the course of the pandemic.
Recently, the arrival of refugees from Afghanistan and Ukraine has directed attention to the needs of the immigrant and refugee resettlement sectors with a considerable increase in the number of refugees arriving to Canada in 2022 creating unprecedented challenges for Canada’s immigration system
Reaching diversity, equity and inclusion goals calls for sound methods, approaches, strategies and vision. It requires documenting evolving social, economic and cultural shifts with reliable quantitative and qualitative data and analysis. It asks us to think about identification, intersecting and multiple identities. We have collected many of your suggestions in framing the call for proposals and the many issues to be addressed in the evolving ‘normal’.
Between October 19 and 21, 2022, the 5th Metropolis Identities Summit (previously the Metropolis Measuring Identities Forum) will take place at the Delta Hotel in Winnipeg, Manitoba and is inviting policy makers, researchers and representatives of civil society to share their observations, experiences, insights and expertise around diversity, equity and inclusion.
Program
Speakers Powerpoint presentations
Access the speakers' PowerPoint presentations by clicking on this link.
Please note that we make available the presentations that have been sent to us.
Special Event
The 5th Metropolis Identities Summit Visit to the Canadian Museum of Human Rights and Conference Reception Event
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2022, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Canadian Museum of Human Rights, 85 Asper Way, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0L5
Register for this activity hosted at The Canadian Museum for Human Rights. The event will include a private group walk through tour of a number of galleries at the museum and will be followed by a cocktail reception with refreshments and hors d'oeuvres as well as a featured guest speaker.
Become a Conference Partner, Sponsor, ADvertiser and/or Exhibitor
Responding to ongoing changes in our society increasingly demands that attention be directed towards evidence-informed practices, policies and programs fostering diversity, equity and inclusion. The ability to monitor progress in diversity, equity and inclusion which are critical to overcoming systemic barriers that remain pervasive.
Connect with the stakeholders and policy makers, researchers and representatives of civil society as they share their observations, experiences, insights and expertise around diversity, equity and inclusion.by becoming a conference partner, sponsor, advertiser and/or exhibitor.
The 5th Metropolis Identities Summit will feature keynote speakers, featured plenary sessions and over 70 panel sessions and workshops featuring distinguished speakers and experts from across Canada on a wide variety of topics related to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Partners, sponsors, advertisers and exhibitors will benefit from direct access to delegates from all three levels of government, NGO’s, immigrant service provider and community organizations, academia and the private sector. Over 600 delegates from every region across Canada will be in attendance. You can showcase your educational materials, research, products and services and network directly with this highly targeted audience.
To reserve an exhibitor space or for additional information regarding partnership and/or other promotional opportunities, please contact James Ondrick at (514) 925-3097 or email: james.ondrick@acs-aec.ca.
Book a hotel room
• Delta Hotels Winnipeg - SOLD OUT
350 St Mary Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3J2
Tel: +1 204 942-0551 | https://www.marriott.com/
Hotel guestrooms are available at the conference rate from $149 per night.
> To book a room: CLICK HERE
The deadline to obtain the special conference rate is September 25, 2022. Limited rooms are available. Following September 25, the rate and/or availability of rooms is no longer guaranteed.
• Alt Hotel Winnipeg
310 Donald St, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2B9
Tel: +1 (431) 800-4279 | https://www.germainhotels.com/en/alt-hotel/winnipeg
Hotel guestrooms are available at the conference rate from $149 per night.
> To book a room: CLICK HERE
The deadline to obtain the special conference rate is September 25, 2022. Limited rooms are available. Following September 25, the rate and/or availability of rooms is no longer guaranteed.
• Radisson Hotel Winnipeg Downtown
288 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C0B8
Tel: +1 (431) 441-5292 | https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-winnipeg-downtown
Hotel guestrooms are available at the conference rate from $169 per night.
> To book a room: CLICK HERE
Enter the code "ACSTU" in the drop down box under "Promotional Code" if it is not already there.
The deadline to obtain the special conference rate is October 7, 2022. Limited rooms are available. Following October 7, the rate and/or availability of rooms is no longer guaranteed.
