RIMS DE&I in June: Pride, Juneteenth, and National Indigenous History Month
Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.
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In celebration of Pride Month, Juneteenth, and National Indigenous History Month, Justin is joined by Denise Williamee, the Director and Vice President of Corporate Services at Steel City Re, and Tara Lessard-Webb, the Director of Corporate Governance at Intact. Both Denise and Tara are prominent members of the RIMS DE&I Council and are here to discuss why Indigenous People\u2019s Heritage is so critical to them personally; how we, as a community, can better support the Indigenous population; and what organizations and associations can do to craft a successful DE&I campaign that can bring more awareness and support to underrepresented groups.
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Awareness is the starting point. Tune in to learn more about what you can do to get more involved with these important dates, and better support and uplift as an ally.
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Key Takeaways:
[:01] About the RIMS Membership.
[:16] About RIMScast.
[:27] About today\u2019s episode with Denise Williamee and Tara Lessard-Webb.
[:50] Upcoming RIMS webinars and workshops.
[1:19] About the upcoming RIMS Canada Conference in Halifax.
[1:45] About the RIMS ERM Conference 2022.
[2:24] More about today\u2019s episode!
[3:16] Justin welcomes Tara Lessard-Webb and Denise Williamee to RIMScast.
[3:33] About Denise\u2019s role at Steel City Re and how she contributes to RIMS as a member of the RIMS DE&I Council.
[4:07] About Tara\u2019s full-time role and how she contributes to RIMS alongside Denise.
[4:25] Tara shares about National Indigenous History Month and National Indigenous People's Day, why they are both so critical, and what we can do as a community to support our Indigenous population.
[7:20] Denise shares about her background and what inspired her to join the RIMS DE&I Council.
[8:18] How RIMS leaders and risk management professionals globally can support Indigenous communities.
[10:42] Denise\u2019s thoughts on what we can do to make companies more sustainable and better support Indigenous communities.
[12:11] RIMS plug time! All about upcoming RIMS events, workshops, and more!
[14:54] Tara\u2019s recommended summer solstice reading list in the spirit of Heritage Month.
[16:14] Tara shares her recommendations on how companies and associations can craft a successful DE&I campaign.
[20:20] Denise shares her advice on how to run a successful DE&I campaign and examples of what it might look like in practice.
[21:16] How do days like National Independence Day/Juneteenth, reverberate inside and outside the U.S.?
[22:54] How you can support as an ally during Juneteenth.
[24:21] About the resources in the links below.
[24:32] Tara highlights the importance of Pride Month.
[25:32] Denise shares her final thoughts on the importance of DE&I.
[26:25] Justin thanks Tara and Denise for joining the podcast and shares some of the links to check in today\u2019s show notes.
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Mentioned in this Episode:
Learn more about First Nations, Inuit, and M\xe9tis Peoples across Canada (rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca)
Risk Management Magazine (June 2022) | "The Critical Role of Allyship in DE&I Initiatives"\xa0
"Summer Solstice Reading Suggestions"
Indigenomics: Taking a Seat at the Economic Table, by Carol Anne Hilton
RIMS Events, Education, and Services:
RIMS Diversity Equity & Inclusion Vision Statement
NEW FOR MEMBERS! RIMS Mobile App
RIMS Canada 2022 \u2014 Turning Tides \u2014 Sept. 11th\u201214th in Halifax!
RIMS Advocacy \u2014 Legislative Summit Returns on September 20th!
Spencer Educational Foundation | Annual Gala Returns Sept. 22, 2022
RIMS ERM Conference 2022: Call For Session Proposals \u2014 Due June 22!
RISKWORLD registrants can still access educational sessions on-demand through the RISKWORLD app and through desktop here.
Dan Kugler Risk Manager on Campus Grant
RIMS Announces Gary LaBranche as New CEO
Sponsor RIMScast: Contact sales@rims.org or pd@rims.org for more information.
In-Person Events:
The 2022 Florida RIMS Educational Conference | Naples, FL | July 26\u2012July 30
Create a Contract that Effectively Transfers Risk | Naples, FL | July 30\u201231
Virtual Workshops:\xa0
\u201cManaging Worker Compensation, Employer\u2019s Liability and Employment Practices in the U.S.\u201d \u2013 June 22\u201223 | 10 a.m.\u20125:30 p.m. EST
\u201cCaptives as an Alternate Risk Financing Technique\u201d \u2013 July 13\u201214
\u201cFundamentals of Risk Management\u201d \u2013 Aug 10\u201211
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June 28, 2022 | \u201cYour Greatest Asset: Smart Risk Management in the Age of Workforce Transformation\u201d | Sponsored by Travelers
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Related RIMScast Episodes:
\u201cLaunching DEI Initiatives with Tara Lessard-Webb\u201d
\u201cPride Month 2021: How Risk Pros Can Protect and Uplift LGBTQ+ Employees\u201d
\u201cDiversity as a Successful Business Division with Rodney Johnson\u201d
\u201cAsian Pacific American Heritage Month 2021\u201d
\u201cDiscussing Black History Month and the Risk Profession with Tammy Franklin of Marsh\u201d
\u201cPride Month with RIMS D&I Council Members, Kevin Thomas, and Victoria Nolan\u201d
\u201cTalking Diversity and ERM at the RIMS ERM Conference 2019\u201d
RIMS Publications, Content, and Links:
RIMS Membership \u2014 Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community!
RIMS Advisory Services \u2014 Ask a Peer
RIMS Coronavirus Information Center
RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP)
RIMS-CRMP Stories \u2014 New interview featuring RIMS Treasurer Jennifer Santiago!
Spencer Educational Foundation
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Tweetables (For Social Media Use):
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\u201cNow is the time to reflect and recognize where we are in our present state and look forward to what we can do better in the future. First, we need to promote healing within the [Indigenous] community.\u201d \u2014 Tara Lessard-Webb
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\u201cI think education is the foundation. It\u2019s an important starting point to create more awareness. \u2026 Awareness is key.\u201d \u2014 Tara Lessard-Webb
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\u201cDiversity is a constantly evolving, living issue that\u2019s going on. [DE&I is] something that needs to be implemented.\u201d \u2014 Denise Williamee
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