In Season 8 of MuniCast we are taking a deep dive intoSUMA’s Advocacy Initiatives.

Diversity and inclusion are the cornerstones of thriving communities and a sustainable economy. Diversity brings unique experiences and innovation, while inclusion ensures everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. Theseprinciples are essential for municipal growth, addressing labor shortages, strengthening social connections, and retention.

In this episode, Diversity and Inclusion in EconomicDevelopment, Verona Thibault, CEO of the Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance (SEDA), Lovely Magnaye, CAO for the Town of Tisdale, Jean Goerzen, Executive Director for the Saskatchewan Association of Immigrant Settlement and Integration Agencies (SAISIA), and Ronke Edoho, owner of 9jaFoodie, sit down with Augustina Osaseri, Advocacy Advisor with SUMA, to discuss the ways that embracing diversity can strengthen community economic development.

Events and resources mentioned in the episode:

Rural Sask hosted by Conseil économique et coopératif de laSaskatchewan (CÉCS): https://cecs-sk.ca/en/areas-of-interest/employability-immigration/ruralskTaking place March 14, 2025. Occurs annually.

Intercultural Competence Training from the Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan (MCoS): https://mcos.ca/programs/education/

Want to continue the discussion?Speakers from this episode invite listeners to follow up with them directly.

Verona Thibault, CEO, SEDA: Verona.thibault@seda.ca

Jean Goerzen, Executive Director, SAISIA: jean.goerzen@saisia.ca

Lovely Magnaye, CAO, Town of Tisdale: cao@tisdale.ca

Ronke Edoho, Owner, 9jaFoodie: ronke@9jafoodie.com

Augustina Osaseri, Advocacy Advisor, SUMA: advocacy1@suma.org