Upcoming Events
Forestry Together works to empower diverse voices in the forestry sector industry. We recognize that to achieve our vision of a more equitable and inclusive sector, we must prioritize education and engagement. Our member organizations offer a variety of programs and events that are open to participants from across the sector. We invite you to join our community to learn, connect, and collaborate with others who share our commitment to EDI values.
Women in Forestry Virtual Summit
Join us on March 6 at 11 am EST for the FREE Women in Forestry virtual summit!
Creating a more diverse workforce is a critical challenge for forestry companies across Canada. This year, we align with the International Women’s Day 2025 theme, #AccelerateAction for gender equality, to drive these conversations forward.
Here's what to expect at the event:
An open and honest DE&I discussion for forestry changemakers
Panel discussion on #AccelerateAction for gender equality
Presentation on the power of intragenerational partnerships – how mentorship can foster lifelong change
Presentation from Canfor's HR leader Kara Biles: Awareness to Action – Canfor's Journey to Inclusivity
Panel discussion featuring women breaking barriers in non-traditional roles across the forest industry.
Panel discussion “Ask the Boss” featuring leaders who will share strategies to navigate conversations with your bosses on sensitive topics.
Measuring the Impact of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives on Organizational Performance
While many organizations have applied an EDI lens to their organizational strategy, research has shown that fewer organizations have robust metrics for evaluating the success of their EDI initiatives. In this webinar, Nancy Mitchell, Director, Research - Special Projects at Diversity Institute, will discuss the elements of EDI and why they are important in developing and supporting organizational strategy and accountability. This session is for organizational leaders that want to apply an EDI lens to all aspects of the value chain and will explore how to measure the success of an organization’s EDI strategy.
Concrete examples will be used to demonstrate how measurement can improve EDI outcomes and illustrate not just the opportunities quality metrics create but the common challenges and barriers that many organizations face. The session will conclude with examples of the risks in failing to create accountability EDI outcomes.
Black Excellence in STEM Speaker Series
This student-led initiative, supported by the Faculties of Applied Science, Science, Forestry and Land and Food Systems, aims to celebrate and highlight the outstanding contributions of Black leaders in STEM-related industries. The series will take place over four hybrid sessions, allowing in-person and online participation.
Monday February 3, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm PT
CEME 1203
Dr. Daniel Pauly
Breathing Water in a Warming World: an Overview of the Gill-Oxygen Limitation Theory (GOLT)
Thursday February 13, 2025 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm PT
CEME 1203
Dr. Love-Ese Chile
Bold Strides Forward - Non-traditional career pathways
Wednesday February 26, 2025 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm PT
CEME 1203
Dr. Anotida Madzvamuse
Unravelling the mathematics for single cell dynamics