Registration is now open for our HR Conference: Building Strong Foundations held at the Grey Eagle Resort and Casino! Join us April 9th and 10th, 2026, to develop your community's Prevention capacity.
Join HR professionals, leaders, and community partners for a transformative two-day experience focused on strengthening human resources practices that honour Indigenous culture, values, and ways of knowing. This conference blends practical HR tools with cultural teachings, real-world examples, and collaborative solution-finding.
Participants will explore topics such as compensation fairness, values-based hiring, lateral kindness, bias awareness, policy interpretation, and the future of HR. Through keynote teachings, interactive workshops, and meaningful discussions, attendees will gain new insights and practical skills they can bring home to their organizations immediately.
Beyond learning, this gathering creates space for connection, storytelling, and relationship-building — fostering a network of HR leaders committed to building strong, resilient, and culturally grounded workplaces.
Two days of learning, culture, and community.
Tools for today. Vision for tomorrow. Strong foundations for generations.
3777 Grey Eagle Dr, Calgary, AB T3E 3X8
N.B: Don’t miss out on this event! Book your stay by calling 1-844-719-8777 or 403-719-8777 and referencing Morris Interactive – Block ID 368770 to receive the discounted group rate.
Session Summaries for the HR Conference
Cultural Teachings — Keynote with Jasmyn Albert
This powerful opening session grounds the conference in traditional teachings, identity, and connection. Jasmyn shares stories, history, and cultural wisdom that guide how we lead, support our people, and build workplaces rooted in respect and relational accountability.
A Fresh Look at Total Rewards — With Gary Mearns
Explore how organizations can create fairness and motivation even when resources are limited. This session breaks down the modern components of total rewards — including pay, benefits, recognition, development, and flexibility — and helps participants rethink compensation through a culturally aligned and community-focused lens.
Building Strong Teams: A Values-Based Approach to Recruitment — With Trista Cave
This session introduces a practical framework for hiring the right people by focusing on organizational values, cultural fit, and long-term potential. Participants will learn how to move beyond resumes and develop recruitment practices that build strong, committed teams.
Lateral Kindness — With Janice Poitras
A transformative conversation about shifting from lateral violence to lateral kindness. This session explores how compassion, empathy, and cultural teachings can restore respect, strengthen teams, and create healthier workplace relationships.
Understanding Biases — With Madison Meston
Participants will examine how conscious and unconscious biases influence decisions, behaviours, and interactions. This session offers tools to recognize bias, reduce its impact, and foster more inclusive and equitable HR practices.
Workshop: Real Challenges, Shared Solutions — With Trista Cave
A hands-on problem-solving workshop where participants work through real HR scenarios that arise when policies are unclear, don't exist, or don’t fit the situation. This highly practical session empowers HR professionals with frameworks and confidence to handle complex, real-world situations fairly and consistently.
The Future of HR: Generational Changes & Next-Decade Visioning — With Gary Mearns
Look ahead at the forces shaping HR over the next decade, from generational shifts to technology, culture, and workforce expectations. Participants will explore how to prepare their organizations for the future while staying grounded in Indigenous values and community needs.
Where will the conference be taking place?
At the Grey Eagle Resort and Casino, Calgary, AB
Will breakfast be served?
Yes
Will lunch be served?
Yes
Do we need to book our own hotel rooms?
Yes – book your rooms at the Grey Eagle Resort and Casino, Calgary, AB and mention you're attending the conference for an exclusive rate!
Do we have to pay for parking?
No, the Grey Eagle Resort and Casino, Calgary, AB has free parking.
What do I need to bring?
Yourself! All materials will be provided.
Can someone else attend on my behalf?
Yes, but we will require 2 weeks notice for this. Please email kit@morrisinteractive.ca to inquire.
Can I attend one day and have someone else attend the second?
Sorry, your seat and materials are for one participant only.
If I don’t attend, will I get a refund?
To offer a more streamlined experience for all participants, we do not offer refunds.
Can I bring a friend or colleague with me?
Of course! As long as they have been registered at least 2 weeks prior and paid for their seat. (Unless the conference is at capacity).
Can I pay for my seat after attending the conference?
Sorry, your seat is only confirmed once payment has been received.
Can I pay by cheque or invoice?
To offer a more streamlined experience, as of April 1, 2025, we are only accepting credit card payments for our conferences. If approval is needed by your supervisor, we can send an approval package, which includes an estimate and a copy of the agenda for approval by your organization.
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