Diversity & Inclusion Preliminary Project Proposal

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Diversity and Inclusion Area Applied For:

Project 1: Design and develop in collaboration with Indigenous communities adjacent to mines/mills training and support opportunities in basic ICT skills and digital literacy.

Project 2: Equip on and off-reserve teachers with the resources, materials and professional development opportunities to allow them to incorporate ICT and STEM into lesson plans for Indigenous youth in culturally relevant and appropriate ways.

Project 3: Conduct a review of workplace practices specific to women in ICT roles to address residual bias in recruitment processes and promote an inclusive workplace culture with input from women on defining an inclusive workplace culture and from ICT women in the minerals industry as to their experience

Project 4: Organize an event to attract business leaders to discuss best practices in developing female technology talent – “what works, what doesn’t and what should businesses and outside organizations be doing” in Saskatchewan.

Preliminary Funding Requirements:

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Project Details:

In 1-2 pages, please describe the following areas:

1. Preliminary Funding Requirements: Provide a brief detail of what is included in the budget, funding being requested from IMII, and other potential sources of funding.

2. Project Team: Describe capabilities, related experience, resources.

3. Project Concept and Methodology: Describe the current context/situation, the proposed methodology to be used in the project, and why this is of benefit to industry.

4. Project Outcomes: Describe the intended deliverables and main beneficiaries.