PANEL DISCUSSION
STEM And The Future Of Work
- May 17, 2023
- 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
- TBD
Session Description
STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education has become increasingly important in today’s world. The skills and knowledge gained in STEM fields are in high demand and can lead to successful and rewarding careers. However, Indigenous peoples face more significant barriers to accessing these opportunities than other Canadians.
Access to quality education, particularly in STEM fields, has been limited due to a lack of resources and funding for Indigenous schools and post-secondary institutions. Furthermore, there are cultural and linguistic barriers that Indigenous communities face in accessing and engaging in STEM education.
Join us as industry professionals explore the importance of building culturally-responsive relationships with Indigenous communities, whereby they are provided with the resources and support they need to develop their own STEM initiatives
“It’s essential that we create space for Indigenous youth to participate in national conversations about economic reconciliation if we hope to establish the sustained momentum needed to address and correct the growing economic gap existing between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians... I am certain the lived experiences, insights and unique outlooks of our 2023 Forward Summit Youth Delegation will provide inspiration and hope to all industry partners and conference participants in attendance.”
Who should attend?
- All conference participants
