and organizations. “This fundamental shift created meaningful engagement and
enhanced our ability to provide resources and services that contribute to the pros-
perity of Indigenous women today, and for many generations to come,” says Val-
erie Moses, Senior Strategist, Indigenous Relations. The strategy is working well,
with 1,157 Indigenous women and 48 Indigenous communities and organizations
engaging with WBF in 2017.
WORKING WITH WOMEN
BUILDING FUTURES
When asked what she would say to someone considering working with WBF,
Kimpton says, “There are both heart and head reasons to work with WBF. A social
purpose as well as a business case. If you were to speak to our industry partners
you might hear that they love our programming and the fact that our graduates
are ready to contribute on day one! We’re constantly looking to create new pro-
grams to meet industry needs, customizing programs for specific employers and
adding new programs to reflect industry’s workforce demands. “
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