Webinar:
Beyond Good Intentions: Building Relationships, Advancing Reconciliation & Becoming Better Allies
A Special FREE Webinar for AFP Edmonton Members
Thursday, November 26, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM MST
Featuring Fiona Kirkpatrick Parsons
What does meaningful reconciliation look like in the fundraising and nonprofit sector? How can we move beyond good intentions to build authentic relationships, foster inclusion, and become stronger allies in the communities we serve?
As a special thank-you to our AFP Edmonton members, we are delighted to offer this complimentary webinar featuring acclaimed Indigenous advocate, strategist, and speaker Fiona Kirkpatrick Parsons.
Through the lens of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA), Fiona will lead a thoughtful and engaging conversation exploring the importance of relationships, reconciliation, and allyship within our sector.
As fundraisers and nonprofit professionals, relationships are at the heart of everything we do. This session invites us to reflect on how we build trust, approach reconciliation with authenticity, and create more inclusive and meaningful connections with the individuals, organizations, and communities we serve.
Meet Our Speaker
Fiona Kirkpatrick Parsons is a nîhithaw-iskwêw (Woodland Cree woman), a proud member of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band, and a passionate advocate for Indigenous Peoples in Canada.
With more than 40 years of professional experience spanning the corporate, nonprofit, public, and media sectors, Fiona brings a powerful combination of professional expertise, lived experience, and a deep commitment to meaningful reconciliation.
A two-time Day School Survivor and the granddaughter of an Indian Residential School Survivor, Fiona has dedicated much of her career to advancing Indigenous engagement, strengthening relationships, and inspiring organizations to move from awareness to meaningful action.
A nationally recognized keynote speaker, advisor, and community leader, Fiona has been named one of Atlantic Canada's Top 25 Most Powerful Women in Business and is a recipient of numerous honours recognizing her leadership and advocacy. Her approach is grounded in authenticity, kindness, and the belief that meaningful change begins with relationships.
Webinar Agenda
• 11:30 – 11:45 AM: Virtual room opens and attendee welcome
• 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM: Introduction and featured presentation with Fiona Kirkpatrick Parsons
• 12:30 – 1:00 PM: Open discussion, questions, and shared reflections
A Special Opportunity for Our Members
We are incredibly pleased to bring this important conversation to our AFP Edmonton community at no cost. Whether you're just beginning your learning journey or looking to deepen your understanding of reconciliation and allyship, we hope you'll join us for an opportunity to listen, learn, reflect, and connect.
Free for AFP Edmonton members | Registration required
Because meaningful relationships are the foundation of our profession — and reconciliation is a journey we all have a role in advancing.