Event Details

North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission

“Connecting Cultures: Embracing and Understanding Native American Perspectives in the Workplace”

The North Dakota Indian Affairs Commission will provide a comprehensive overview of the complexities, beauty, and challenges faced by Native Americans in the workplace, and offer practical advice for fostering a more inclusive environment.

What’s In It For You: 

• Introduction to Native Cultures:
  • Brief overview of the diverse cultures, languages, and traditions of Native American communities.
  • The importance of understanding these cultural backgrounds in the workplace.
• Historical Context and Impact:
  • Historical events that have shaped Native American experiences and perspectives.
  • The long-term effects of colonization, displacement, and policy on Native communities.
• Current Challenges:
  • Common workplace challenges faced by Native Americans, including stereotypes, discrimination, and cultural misunderstandings.
  • Barriers to entry and advancement in various professions.
• Cultural Strengths and Contributions:
  • The unique strengths and perspectives that Native Americans bring to the workplace.
  • Examples of successful integration of Native cultural values in business practices.
• Best Practices for Inclusion:
  • Strategies for creating an inclusive and respectful workplace environment.
  • The importance of cultural competency training and ongoing education for HR professionals and staff.
• Success Stories:
  • Real-world examples of organizations that have successfully embraced Native cultural differences.
  • Lessons learned and practical applications for other organizations.
• Building Relationships and Partnerships:
  • How to foster meaningful relationships with Native communities and organizations.
  • The role of mentorship, collaboration, and community engagement in promoting inclusivity.
• Resources and Support: 
  • Available resources for HR professionals to learn more about Native cultures and inclusion strategies.
  • Contacts and organizations that can offer support and guidance.
• Q&A and Discussion:
  • Open the floor for questions and discussion to address specific concerns and interests of the audience.

Presenters:

Brad Hawk, Director

Anthony Bauer, Deputy Director 

Melinda Padilla Lynch, Economic and Workforce Development Specialist

• Lunch and Networking available beginning at 11:30 am (lunch provided for in-person attendees)
• CDHRA Business & Announcements will begin at 11:45 am
• The speaker will begin at Noon

Bring-a-guest: Invite a guest to this meeting by adding them to the in-person sign-up or Zoom Sign up and receive their first meeting for free. 

Virtual Meeting Sign Up (Zoom)

Meeting Registration - Zoom

Nonmembers/guests: $10.00 (Pay Here)

To attend this lunch meeting in-person at the Bismarck-Mandan Chamber EDC office located at 1640 Burnt Boat Drive in Bismarck, register below:

In-Person Meeting Sign Up (Register by Noon on October 21st)

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4CAAAE2BA7FBCE9-51858727-cdhra#/