Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   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’s 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.   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.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About the RIMS Membership. [:16] About RIMScast. [:27] About today’s 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’s episode! [3:16] Justin welcomes Tara Lessard-Webb and Denise Williamee to RIMScast. [3:33] About Denise’s role at Steel City Re and how she contributes to RIMS as a member of the RIMS DE&I Council. [4:07] About Tara’s 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’s 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’s 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’s show notes.   Mentioned in this Episode: Indigenous Services Canada Learn more about First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada (rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca) Risk Management Magazine (June 2022) | "The Critical Role of Allyship in DE&I Initiatives"  "Summer Solstice Reading Suggestions" Indigenomics: Taking a Seat at the Economic Table, by Carol Anne Hilton The Right to Be Cold: One Woman's Story of Protecting Her Culture, the Arctic and the Whole Planet, by Sheila Watt-Cloutier RIMS Events, Education, and Services: RIMS Diversity Equity & Inclusion Vision Statement NEW FOR MEMBERS! RIMS Mobile App RIMS Canada 2022 — Turning Tides — Sept. 11th‒14th in Halifax! RIMS Advocacy — Legislative Summit Returns on September 20th! Spencer Educational Foundation | Annual Gala Returns Sept. 22, 2022 RIMS ERM Conference 2022: Call For Session Proposals — Due June 22! RIMS Buyers Guide 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 LaBran