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Today’s forest sector is changing, and many organizations are making strides toward implementing inclusion and diversity measures and recruiting underrepresented groups. But, there’s more work to be done. Join the Canadian Institute of Forestry and the Centre for Social Intelligence as we hear from a variety of experts, individuals, and organizations across the forest sector sharing their stories and experiences on inclusion and diversity in forestry. Follow Free to Grow on social media or visit us at www.freetogrowinforestry.ca for more information. Together, we can move #ForestryForward.

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April 30, 2024

21. Peggy Smith, Dean Assinewe, and Isabelle Allen - An Indigenous intergenerational conversation about Canada's forest sector

Free to Grow in Forestry - A podcast working to move #ForestryForward Welcome to the twenty-first episode of the Free to Grow in Forestry Podcast series where our host, Kelly Cooper, President and Founder of the Centre for Social Intelligence, is joined by three guests: Dr. Peggy Smith. Professor Emerita in the Faculty of Natural Resources Management at Lakehead University; Isabelle Allen, Project Forester with Wahkohtowin; and Dean Assinewe who is an Indigenous Opportunities Consultant, Forest Management Auditor, and the current 2nd Vice President of the Canadian Institute of Forestry. As Indigenous peoples working in the forest sector, each guest brings their unique perspectives while discussing both the challenges and triumphs that Indigenous peoples experience in the workplace and beyond, and how the forest sector is continuing to evolve. Dr. M.A. (Peggy) Smith (Miskwaanakwadook—Red Cloud Woman) is of Cree ancestry from Treaty #9 in Ontario. She has worked on Indigenous engagement in natural resources management since enrolling in Lakehead's Honours Bachelor of Forestry program in 1987. She completed her PhD in Forestry at the University of Toronto in 2007. Professor Emerita in Lakehead University’s Faculty of Natural Resources Management (<a href="https://www.lakeheadu.ca/">lakeheadu.ca</a>), she is also a retired Registered Professional Forester. She is working with the Ontario Professional Foresters Association (<a href="https://opfa.ca/">opfa.ca</a>) to develop learning tools for RPFs to meet the competencies outlined in the OPFAs Indigenous Standard. She serves on the boards of two international non-governmental organizations that defend Indigenous land rights. Isabelle Allen is the Project Forester at Wahkohtowin Development (<a href="https://www.wahkohtowin.com/">wahkohtowin.com</a>), specializing in Forest Management Plans and Indigenous involvement. She received her Registered Professional Forester (RPF) designation in Ontario in 2019, recently graduated from the Master of Sustainable Forest Management program at the University of British Columbia, and has a BSc in Environmental Sciences and Resource Management from the University of Guelph. Isabelle is a member of Timiskaming First Nation, and is grateful to live and work in her traditional territory since starting with Wahkohtowin in 2018, where she specializes in building relationships with Indigenous communities and forest professionals in Northeastern Ontario. Dean Assinewe is an Indigenous Opportunities Consultant for the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) (<a href="https://forests.org/">forests.org</a>) where he plays a key role in the development and implementation of programs, resources, and initiatives with a specific aim to enhance the number, relevancy and accessibility of opportunities for Indigenous Peoples in the forest and conservation sectors. He is also the current 2nd Vice President of the CIF-IFC (<a href="http://www.cif-ifc.org/">cif-ifc.org</a>). With 20+ years experience in the Ontario Professional Foresters Association, Dean’s work promotes sustainable and capacity development in a diversity of sectors including the renewable energy sector, mining, forestry as well as the federal and provincial governments. Dean also operates his own consulting business. Dean is a graduate of the Sault College Forestry Technician Program and obtained his Forestry Degree at Lakehead University. In his spare time, Dean is a co-owner of Green Legacy Farm in Bonfield, ON. Together, we can move #ForestryForward. Learn more at <a href="http://www.freetogrowinforestry.ca/">freetogrowinforestry.ca</a> ---- This podcast series is brought to you by the Canadian Institute of Forestry (CIF) and the Centre for Social Intelligence (CSI). CIF (<a href="http://www.cif-ifc.org/">cif-ifc.org</a>) is the national voice of forest practitioners with an interdisciplinary membership across Canada working to ensure our forests are vibrant, healthy and sustainable. CSI (<a href="http://www.centreforsocialintelligence.ca/">centreforsocialintelligence.ca</a>) empowers individuals and organizations to create inclusion and diversity in the workplace.

December 22, 2023

20. Tracey Ramsey, Unifor - How can your union support DEI in the workplace?

Free to Grow in Forestry - A podcast working to move #ForestryForward Welcome to the twentieth episode of the Free to Grow in Forestry Podcast series where our host, Kelly Cooper, President and Founder of the Centre for Social Intelligence, is joined by guest Tracey Ramsey, Director of Women’s Department at Unifor. As a grassroots activist with a strong focus on social justice, Tracey talks to us about her role in working with women and the value and impact that unions have on workplace culture and diversity. She also shares how education and asking the right questions can be essential to attracting more diversity in the forest sector, and what it means to have an inclusive workplace. Tracey Ramsey is the new Director of Women’s department of Unifor (<a href="https://www.unifor.org/">unifor.org</a>). Tracey is a Unifor Local 200 member and strong trade union activist. She is an autoworker, and has worked at Ford engine plants in Windsor since 1996. Tracey is a grassroots activist with a strong focus on social justice.She is a former union Discussion Leader and Women’s Committee Chairperson. She currently serves as Co-Chairperson of the Windsor Health Coalition Chapter, fighting for better publicly delivered healthcare. She has been an advocate for publicly delivered child care since her children were young and is currently serving on the Board of Child Care Now, a National Child Care Advocacy organization. While laid off in 2008, she graduated from Practical Nursing at St. Clair College. Tracey is also a former Member of Parliament for the Riding of Essex, where she served as the NDP Trade, Justice and Deputy Labour Critic. She describes herself as a passionate working class feminist, policy wonk, and community advocate. After spending a few years as a National Organizer, she accepted the position of Director of Women’s department for Unifor. She enjoys spending time with her family, travelling, enjoying summers at their family cottage on Lake Erie and being crafty when not working. Tracey lives with her husband Germaine and sons Max and Maliq in Puce, Ontario. Germaine and Max are also Local 200 members while Maliq is in his third year of college. Together, we can move #ForestryForward. Learn more at <a href="http://www.freetogrowinforestry.ca/">freetogrowinforestry.ca</a> ---- This podcast series is brought to you by the Canadian Institute of Forestry and the Centre for Social Intelligence. The Canadian Institute of Forestry (<a href="http://www.cif-ifc.org/">cif-ifc.org</a>) is the national voice of forest practitioners with an interdisciplinary membership across Canada working to ensure our forests are vibrant, healthy and sustainable. The Centre for Social Intelligence (<a href="http://www.centreforsocialintelligence.ca/">centreforsocialintelligence.ca</a>) empowers individuals and organizations to create inclusion and diversity in the workplace.

November 3, 2023

19. Marie-Evelyne François, L’Oréal Canada - Creating the beauty that moves the world

Free to Grow in Forestry - A podcast working to move #ForestryForward Welcome to the nineteenth episode of the Free to Grow in Forestry Podcast series where our host Kelly Cooper, CEO and Founder of Centre for Social Intelligence is joined by guest Marie-Evelyne François, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer of L’Oreal Canada. Marie-Evelyne talks to us about what it means to be an inclusive leader, what progress has been made at L’Oreal so far, and how they’re working towards creating a culture where everyone can be their authentic self and offer experiences that reflect and recognize diversity and individuality. Marie-Evelyne François (she/her) is the Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer at L’Oreal Canada (<a href="https://www.loreal.com/en/canada/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">loreal.com</a>). Marie-Evelyne began her career in Health Care Management in Montreal before joining the L’Oréal Group 23 years ago as a financial controller in Germany. Throughout her varied career within L’Oréal both in Germany and in Canada, she has held various positions in Industrial Logistics, Operations and Supply Chain Management. With strong, thoughtful, and sincere convictions, she has been a passionate advocate from the very beginning of L’Oréal Canada’s DEI journey, first playing the role of DEI Pillar co-Lead, then moving into the role of Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer. Recognized for her pragmatic, measured and collaborative approach, Marie-Evelyne has demonstrated cross-functional leadership qualities and an ability to instigate transformative change, with emotional intelligence and the ability to rally key players. As an inclusive manager-coach with high ethical standards, she is a firm believer in the contribution of each individual to the collective success of the organization. Marie-Evelyne is proud to contribute to L’Oréal’s goal of becoming the leader in inclusive beauty. Her mission is to create an ecosystem/culture where everyone dares to be their authentic self, realizes their highest potential, and truly feels that they belong. Leveraging the richness of L’Oréal Canada’s diversity, she constantly strives to amplify the connections it has with its consumers and with the communities it operates in. Together, we can move #ForestryForward. Learn more at <a href="https://www.freetogrowinforestry.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">freetogrowinforestry.ca</a> ---- This podcast series is brought to you by the Canadian Institute of Forestry and the Centre for Social Intelligence. The Canadian Institute of Forestry (cif-ifc.org) is the national voice of forest practitioners with an interdisciplinary membership across Canada working to ensure our forests are vibrant, healthy and sustainable. The Centre for Social Intelligence (<a href="http://www.centreforsocialintelligence.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">centreforsocialintelligence.ca</a>) empowers individuals and organizations to create inclusion and diversity in the workplace.

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What is Free to Grow in Forestry?: Today’s forest sector is changing, and many organizations are making strides toward implementing inclusion and diversity measures and recruiting underrepresented groups. But, there’s more work to be done. Join the Canadian Institute of Forestry and the Centre for Social Intelligence as we hear from a variety of experts, individuals, and organizations across the forest sector sharing their stories and experiences on inclusion and diversity in forestry.

Follow Free to Grow on social media or visit us at www.freetogrowinforestry.ca for more information. Together, we can move #ForestryForward.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates weekly.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 7 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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