The Annual WP Pensions + Benefits Conference has been an ongoing June tradition for nearly three decades, bringing together our clients from around the province. Together, we explore topics that matter for Indigenous employer and employee well-being, including pensions + benefits, and mental/emotional, workplace, and financial health. Join us for insightful conversations, expert workshops, and engaging keynote speakers.
28th Annual Conference | June 10-12, 2026 | Niagara Falls
- June 10 - 6pm - 8pm - Welcome Reception
- June 11 - 9am - 4pm - Conference Day 1
- June 12 - 9am - 12pm - Conference Day 2
Register yourself and team members today!
Book your hotel reservation with our conference discount. NOTE: The hotel room block reserved for our conference will be released on May 11, 2026. Please ensure your room is booked prior to this date.
Speakers Spotlights
Dr. Karyn Gordon, DK Leadership
A Wall Street Journal bestselling author, Dr. Karyn Gordon is a world-renowned speaker, ranked among the World’s Top #10 TEDx Talk Speakers (2022) and a nominee for the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Award (2022). She’s the CEO of DK Leadership and Success Intelligence: Leadership Academy, and has delivered talks to over half a million people across 17 countries, including Fortune 500 executives, family businesses, entrepreneurs, professional associations, and school boards.
Since 2022, she has served as one of five premier coaches for Jesse Itzler’s global business mastermind. Additionally, she collaborated with Wharton School professors to develop a leadership EQ curriculum for family businesses, and her contributions have been recognized by the Consul General of Canada in New York. A media personality for over 20 years, Dr. Karyn has consulted for prestigious brands including LIVE With Kelly & Mark, Good Morning America, New York Times, Forbes, and Entrepreneur. She holds a Doctorate in Marriage & Family, with certifications in leadership and Emotional Intelligence.
Kristy Cork, Workplace Safety & Prevention Services
With a sharp focus on psychological safety, Kristy assists leaders in developing purpose-driven, employee focused workplace cultures that support and respect workers as individuals. In her role as a Specialized Consultant (Healthy Workplaces) she understands that to thrive, workers need to be supported by an integrated approach that includes physical, mental and social wellbeing.
Kristy is a Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP), and a Certified Psychological Health and Safety Advisor (CMHA). She continues to advance her education, pursuing a Degree in Psychology through Athabasca University. Seeing the positive impact of her work, reducing the risk of mental harm for workers, is what keeps her motivated and inspired.
Rachael Hunt, Freedom School Co.
Rachael Hunt is a member of the Chippewas of Nawash First Nation and the Founder & CEO of Freedom School Co. She is a keynote speaker, Indigenous Employee Empowerment Consultant and Intuitive Mentor, specializing in helping organizations retain, empower, and elevate Indigenous talent. She works with companies to break systemic barriers, increase Indigenous representation in leadership, and foster workplace environments where Indigenous employees thrive. She also mentors Indigenous women and entrepreneurs to help them achieve their potential with greater confidence and clarity while walking in two worlds personally and professionally. As the host of The Cycle Breakers Podcast, Rachael is leading conversations on Indigenous success, prosperity, and well-being in both corporate and entrepreneurial spaces. As the creator of the award-winning Freedom Method™️, Rachael is a Master Practitioner trained in NLP, EFT, Hypnosis, Somatic Therapy, Holy Fire® Reiki, and Success Coaching.
Diana Saturno, Partner, Fogler Rubinoff LLP
Drawn to the human aspects of working with people, Diana takes pride in building strong relationships with her clients and works collaboratively with them to navigate a variety of workplace issues. She has experience working with both provincially and federally regulated employers in a variety of industries.
Diana frequently writes on employment-related issues facing employers. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, her writing responded to the ever-changing employment landscape, providing guidance to employers as they adjusted their workplaces and navigated new legislation.
Outside of the office, she regularly volunteers her time with Pro Bono Ontario providing employment law advice for those facing the loss of work or job security. Diana previously sat on the Board of Directors of the Thistleoaks Child Care Centre, from 2019 – 2023. An avid tea drinker, Diana is studying to become a certified Tea Sommelier.
Graham McWaters, Founder, Indigenous Hockey Equipment Drive
The Indigenous Hockey Equipment Drive (IHED) focuses on gathering, sorting, and warehousing 1,000's of bags of new and gently used hockey equipment, as well as 1,000’s of hockey sticks per year, for the sole purpose of donating this gear to Indigenous communities across Canada. The donations are arranged through hockey equipment drives with local hockey associations, hockey teams, and high schools. Since 2014, the IHED has delivered over 6,000 bags of gear and over 10,000 hockey sticks to 71 Indigenous communities across Canada.