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SUMMARY:IWSCC Virtual Networking: IWSCC Supports!
DESCRIPTION:IWSCC popular virtual networking returns in 2026. Participate in virtual roundtable networking for IWSCC Certified Suppliers and Corporate Members. \nThis event encourages Certified Suppliers and Corporate Members who work in\, or want to collaborate with\, sectors like: \n\nAdvocacy & Professional Speaking\nEducation & Training\nAccounting & Financial Services\nAuditing & Professional Services\nConsulting\nHuman Resources\nStaffing\nHealthcare & Wellbeing\n\nAgenda (ET):\n1:00 – 1:15: Welcome & Housekeeping\n1:15 – 2:00: Virtual Networking \nAccessibility at this Event:\nIWSCC Certified Suppliers who require an interpreter for networking can contact AlexD@iwscc.ca to request an interpreter or learn how to reimburse your costs. \nLive Closed Captions are also available via Zoom. \nRegistration\nThis IWSCC Networking Event is invite-only for IWSCC Community Members. If you haven’t received an invitation to this event and would like to attend\, please contact AlexD@iwscc.ca
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/networking2026-apr23/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:IWSCC Event,Members Only,Networking,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260506T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260506T140000
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SUMMARY:Marketing for Mere Mortals: Authentic Connection & Growth
DESCRIPTION:Feel like marketing is a soulless grind? This workshop is for small business owners who want to skip the social media noise and connect authentically with real people. Learn why person-to-person marketing outshines digital hype for small businesses in BC\, how to craft a genuine story\, and practical ways to spread the word without feeling salesy. From effective business cards to networking that feels natural\, you’ll gain tools to build meaningful business relationships that work for you. \nLearning Outcomes: \n\nWhy Person-to-Person Marketing Works Better\nFinding Your Marketing Style\nThe Foundations: Who & Why Before How\nPractical\, Sustainable Marketing Strategies\nMeasuring What Matters\nBuilding Your Minimum Viable Marketing Plan\n\nCost to Attend\nThis event is free to attend for BC residents. For attendees outside of BC there is a $30 ticket fee. \nIWSCC Certified Suppliers outside of BC can contact us at info@iwscc.ca to reimburse their ticket cost for this event. For more information\, or for questions about ticketing please visit the official page. \nThis is an IWSCC Community Partner Event\, hosted by Community Futures BC and Jenine Lillian Neurodiversity Consulting & Education.\nTo learn more about this event\, including registration\, accessibility\, and contact information\, please visit the host’s official page with the link below. \nLearn more about the event and register here.\nLearn more about IWSCC Community Partners here.
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/cfbc-marketing-for-mere-mortals-may06/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Learning,Partner Event,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260527T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260527T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T141203Z
CREATED:20260414T141201Z
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UID:9489-1779886800-1779894000@iwscc.ca
SUMMARY:Reach: The National Forum for Disabled Entrepreneurship 2026
DESCRIPTION:IWSCC’s celebration of Canadian Disabled-Owned businesses returns on Wednesday May 27th! \nJoin us for an afternoon of dialogue\, resource sharing\, and community awards.  \nEarly registration is now open! For more information about the 2026 Reach Forum\, please visit the official event page here.
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/reach-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:IWSCC Event,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260527T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260527T203000
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SUMMARY:An Introduction to Cultivating Safe Spaces with HRPA
DESCRIPTION:Cultivating Safe Spaces (CSS) is a trauma-informed leadership framework that integrates Indigenous knowledge\, neuroscience\, and relational practice. It’s designed for people who know that lasting change requires more than good intentions; it requires the internal capacity to navigate discomfort\, tension\, and complexity without losing connection. \nThrough this workshop\, you’ll learn to: \n\nCultivate safety\, by leading with compassion rather than control\, so people feel welcome to show up authentically.\nStrengthen accountability\, so words and actions align\, creating agreements that last.\nSelf-regulate under pressure repairing harm without defensiveness or blame\, so difficult moments don’t spiral.\nHold relationships as the outcome\, rather than a deal\, helping decolonize your workplace.\nHow to stay in relationship through conflict; growing stronger teams\, instead of fracturing under pressure.\n\nWHY IT MATTERS\nPsychological Safety Isn’t Soft. It’s Strategic. When leaders prioritize psychological safety\, the impact ripples across your organization\, from team cohesion to better performance. \n\nRetention: People stay where they feel safe to take risks.\nEngagement: Teams that communicate openly through tension are more creative and resilient.\nTrust: Shared accountability language builds credibility across every level of your organization.\nImpact: When psychological safety is embedded in your culture\, your DEI commitments move beyond slide decks to showing up in how people experience work.\n\nWhen trust and inclusion become part of your organizational DNA\, people work with you\, instead of for you. \nWHO BENEFITS\nFor People Ready to Lead Differently Cultivating Safe Spaces is designed for organizations that: \n\nWant to strengthen belonging and retention across diverse teams.\nAre committed to inclusion\, equity\, accessibility and reconciliation.\nAre seeking practical tactics to reduce stress while increasing connection.\nAre ready to move from performative policies to embodied practice.\n\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n\nThe Cultivating Safe Spaces (CSS) enhances Human Resources Professionals’ ability to increase overall organizational effectiveness by teaching them to cultivate workplaces that provide a sense of connection and belonging. When employees feel safe\, they show up authentically\, share their ideas\, and take healthy risks.\nUnderstanding CSS positions HR professionals as Strategic Leaders and enhances their ability to shape how their organizations are led overall.\nHR professionals with the emotional intelligence to recognize trauma\, and deal with it in a way that leads to relationship repair\, are more likely to help their organizations retain their staff\, which ultimately leads to less employee churn. This results in their workplaces saving money and preserving organizational knowledge\, while also managing the transfer of that knowledge to new employees.\nWhen combined with the Four Necessary Conditions and the Protocols\, the Perspectives create the environment where people can stay grounded\, communicate clearly\, and hold each other accountable even when the stakes are high. This helps HR professionals improve their: relationship management; and negotiation and influencing skills.\nThe Perspectives teach us to widen our view and to understand that everyone sees through the lens of their story\, training\, and position in a system. When we recognize that\, we stop assuming we all mean the same thing when we say “respect\,” “safety\,” or “truth.”\nMost of us have been taught to listen to be right\, not to learn. In leadership\, that habit erodes trust fast. Discipline in this framework is about improving communication and building credibility during uncertain or high-pressure times.\nThe Perspectives help leaders: see beyond their own experience; understand how power\, identity\, and conditioning shape perception; approach difference with curiosity instead of defence; and make space for multiple truths while staying focused on shared responsibility.\n\n  \nTarget Audience\nThis session is intended for Human Resources Professionals and other Leaders who employ a team. \nRegistration and Host Information\nCost to Attend: This event is free to attend for Human Resources Professional Association (HRPA) members. Non-members can attend in-person in Belleville ON for $75\, or virtually for $35. \nThis event is hosted by Empowered Path Inc. To learn more about this event\, including registration\, accessibility\, and contact information\, please visit the host’s official page with the link below. \nLearn more about the event and register here.\nLearn more about IWSCC Supplier Certification here.
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/empoweredpath-cultivating-safe-spaces-may27/
CATEGORIES:Certified Supplier Event,In-Person,Virtual,Workshop
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UID:9511-1781125200-1781128800@iwscc.ca
SUMMARY:Networking for Introverts
DESCRIPTION:Are you an introvert who dreads networking\, feels overwhelmed in large gatherings\, or struggles to make meaningful professional connections? This workshop is designed just for you! Join us for insightful strategies\, practical tips\, and friendly practice to leverage your introverted nature as a powerful networking tool. You’ll discover how to master the art of prepping and recovering from events\, build authentic relationships\, communicate effectively\, and network without exhaustion—all while staying true to yourself. \nLearning Outcomes: \n\nUnderstanding Your Introverted Superpowers\nPreparation: Your Secret Weapon\nQuality Over Quantity: The Introvert’s Advantage\nNavigating Networking Events with Ease\nFollow-up: Where Introverts Shine\n\nCost to Attend\nThis event is free to attend for BC residents. For attendees outside of BC there is a $30 ticket fee. \nIWSCC Certified Suppliers outside of BC can contact us at info@iwscc.ca to reimburse their ticket cost for this event. For more information\, or for questions about ticketing please visit the official page. \nThis is an IWSCC Community Partner Event\, hosted by Community Futures BC and Jenine Lillian.\nTo learn more about this event\, including registration\, accessibility\, and contact information\, please visit the host’s official page with the link below. \nLearn more about the event and register here.\nLearn more about IWSCC Community Partners here.
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/cfbc-networking-for-introverts-jun10/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Learning,Partner Event,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260925T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260925T150000
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UID:9926-1790334000-1790348400@iwscc.ca
SUMMARY:iMindify: Introduction to Psychological Health and Safety
DESCRIPTION:Think of this as the psychological safety equivalent to WHMIS. Delivered as an accredited certificate program by the Mental Health Commission of Canada and Opening Minds\, this foundational course equips all staff members to recognize and understand workplace psychological safety. Designed to prepare your entire workforce while senior management implements an integrated framework\, this training clarifies the critical difference between basic mental health initiatives and a true Psychological Health and Safety strategy. \nParticipants master core psychological health components and learn how to identify and address psychosocial hazards proactively. To build a comprehensive learning path\, participants are encouraged to complete Introduction to PHS before moving on to Integration of PHS\, a specialized module designed specifically for policy architects\, HR professionals\, and managers. \nQuick Info\n\n1 Day Workshop\nOpen to the Public\nCost to Attend – See official page below\n\nRegistration & Contact Information\nThis event is hosted by iMindify – an IWSCC Certified Supplier. Please visit their official page for ticketing and registration information here. \nOr contact iMindify at info@imindify.com
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/imindify-introduction-to-psychological-health-and-safety/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Entry Fee,Guest Event,Learning,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260929T160000
DTSTAMP:20260901T141138Z
CREATED:20260901T140816Z
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UID:9919-1790586000-1790697600@iwscc.ca
SUMMARY:iMindify: Integration of Psychological Health and Safety
DESCRIPTION:Think of this as the psychological safety equivalent to WHMIS. Delivered as an accredited certificate program by the Mental Health Commission of Canada and Opening Minds\, this foundational course equips all staff members to recognize and understand workplace psychological safety. Designed to prepare your entire workforce while senior management implements an integrated framework\, this training clarifies the critical difference between basic mental health initiatives and a true Psychological Health and Safety strategy. \nParticipants master core psychological health components and learn how to identify and address psychosocial hazards proactively. To build a comprehensive learning path\, participants are encouraged to complete Introduction to PHS before moving on to Integration of PHS\, a specialized module designed specifically for policy architects\, HR professionals\, and managers. \nQuick Info\n\n2 Day Workshop\nOpen to the Public\nCost to Attend\n\nRegistration & Contact Information\nThis event is hosted by iMindify – an IWSCC Certified Supplier. Please visit their official page for ticketing and registration information here. \nOr contact iMindify at info@imindify.com
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/imindify-sept25-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Entry Fee,Learning,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261016T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261016T183000
DTSTAMP:20260918T171150Z
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UID:10168-1792148400-1792175400@iwscc.ca
SUMMARY:iMindify: Mental Health First Aid Essentials
DESCRIPTION:This 1-day Mental Health First Aid Essentials (MHFA) course offers a strong foundation in MHFA principles without formal assessment —making it an ideal option for individuals\, teams\, or communities seeking meaningful\, time-efficient training. \nChoose Essentials for widespread general awareness and foundational skills\, awarding a certificate of participation\, but NOT formal credentialed first-aider status. \nQuick Info\n\n1 Day Workshop\nOpen to the Public\nCost to Attend – $250\n\niMindify also provides Credentialed MHFA Certificate courses\, MHFA for Youth\, and weekday / weekend options. Find more information and the course that’s right for you on their official website. \nRegistration & Contact Information\nThis event is hosted by iMindify – an IWSCC Certified Supplier. Please visit their official page for ticketing and registration information here. \nOr contact iMindify at info@imindify.com
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/imindify-mhfa-oct16/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Entry Fee,Learning,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261125T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261125T150000
DTSTAMP:20260804T145531Z
CREATED:20260804T145531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T145531Z
UID:9877-1795611600-1795618800@iwscc.ca
SUMMARY:Evolve: The National Forum for Veteran Entrepreneurship
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Canadian Veteran-Owned Businesses with IWSCC at the 4th annual Evolve Forum!\nEvolve is an annual virtual presentation hosted by IWSCC to advocate and celebrate one of Canada’s fastest-growing communities of business owners. \n\nInsightful talks by Canadian Veteran Entrepreneurs\nResource presentations from allies and support organizations\nAwards celebrating IWSCC Veteran-Owned community members\n\nEvolve is open to everyone and free to attend! Register early\, or learn more about the event on the official page with the links below. \nRegister Early for the 2026 Evolve Forum \nLearn more on our official event page
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/evolve-forum-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261203T110000
DTSTAMP:20260914T162708Z
CREATED:20260914T162305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T162708Z
UID:10131-1796292000-1796295600@iwscc.ca
SUMMARY:(Webinar) Vendor Information Session: Doing Business with the City of Brampton
DESCRIPTION:This 60-minute webinar will be covering topics on various procurement methods for The City of Brampton. \n\n\n\n\n  \nThis 60-minute webinar will be covering topics on various procurement methods the City conducts\, where to register to be on the vendor list and the invitational procurement process. \nIndividuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend City of Brampton events. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this event\, please contact bec@brampton.ca at least 2 weeks prior to the event. \n\n\nRegistration & Contact Information\nThis event is hosted by The City of Brampton – an IWSCC Corporate Member. Please visit their official page for ticketing and registration information here.
URL:https://iwscc.ca/event/vis-brampton-dec3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Corporate Member Event,No Cost,Virtual
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