I’m a gal who really loves what I do! I wear many hats in my personal and professional life. However, it never feels like work because I have big goals and passion about what I do.

Let me tell you how being determined, and open to change, completely changed my path!

How did I get here?

In the summer of 2020, I was in a long-term career and planned to retire at this company. However, I went through a few life-changing events and started re-evaluating my professional future. I quickly realized I wanted to dedicate my personal and professional life doing things that I am passionate about that matched my values … and would advance Reconciliation.

If you read my LinkedIn profile, I talk about how not knowing how to do something is never as excuse. That is something I have followed since changing my focus and career path!

I am passionate about:

( 1) ADVANCING INDIGENOUS PEOPLE AND RECONCILIATION
My areas of expertise are Human Resources, entrepreneurship, careers and economic reconciliation. I developed a One-of-a-Kind Indigenous HR Strategy, in my recent Director position at Tokata HR Solutions, that was recognized with the 2023 ABEX Award for business excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

I now focus on Brooks HR Group and my second business, Venue B, which is a 100% Indigenous-owned coffee lounge, catering company & event centre in Regina’s Warehouse District. I am proud that my businesses both encourage other Indigenous people to move into their ideal career or become an entrepreneur. In my spare time, I volunteer on the Board of Directors for the Ignite Adult Learning Corporation and Economic Development Regina.

( 2 ) ADVANCING POLICING INITITIAVES
My father, the late Stanford Sparvier, was an RCMP Officer who dedicated his career to policing and justice. Dad was my role model and created the work ethic and values I live by today. He was my inspiration and biggest supporter when I changed careers and he still motivates me to keep working toward my goals. I am dedicated to keeping his legacy alive by doing what I can to help improve relations between Indigenous People and police services.

( 3 ) BEING AN INDIGENOUS LEADER AND ROLE MODEL
I want Indigenous youth to see what I do as an inspiration because they are our future leaders. My father, and many family members, attended residential school. Knowing that history is overwhelming and I choose to use those emotions to help others move forward. I love seeing the light in the eyes of our Indigenous Youth when I show them they can be anything they want in life!

I am an engaging speaker that keeps audiences wanting more after listening to my topic of your choice. With an ability to customize presentations to your organization or conference, I speak at events for people who want my help understanding:

• Indigenous employment barriers and how to overcome them

• How to create an Indigenous Inclusive organization

• How to be involved in Indigenous Engagement and contribute toward Reconciliation

• How to attract and retain Indigenous employees.

• How to create the future you want by being focused on big goals and a fierce passion to advance Reconciliation.

If any of these topics sound great to you … reach out and I would be happy to discuss speaking arrangements.