HR Conference - Building Strong Foundations - Calgary, AB

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.

Location:

Grey Eagle Resort and Casino

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.

Why attend?

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.

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.