Home topics news Cassandra Trevilyan-Hayes of Mimi Aboriginal Art & Craft News News National Reconciliation Week: Amplifying indigenous professionals Yajush Gupta June 1, 2023 LinkedIn has partnered with Indigenous creative consultancy Campfire X to launch its annual initiative, Connecting Voices, during National Reconciliation Week. This week-long program aims to address Indigenous Australian professionals’ challenges in the workplace by connecting them with leading CEOs on LinkedIn. Through Connecting Voices, Indigenous Australian professionals and business leaders will collaborate to create content that amplifies their stories and experiences on the platform. The initiative seeks to educate non-Indigenous professionals about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, their culture, customs, and perspectives, fostering culturally safe work environments. Renowned Indigenous leaders and influential business executives will participate in this initiative. Notable pairs include Professor Robynne Quiggin, Board Chair of UTS, who is paired with Pip Marlow, CEO of Salesforce ANZ & ASEAN. Professor Shane Hearn, CEO of First Nations Media, partners with Chris Ellis, CEO of Finder, while Dixie Crawford, Founder of Nganya, collaborates with Michelle Hutton, Vice Chair, Asia Pacific, Edelman. Throughout the week, the Connecting Voices series will explore a range of topics, including Reconciliation, barriers faced by Indigenous professionals in corporate Australia, cultural integration in the workplace, the importance of education, and The Voice. Indigenous professionals and business leaders will share their insights and reflections through written posts and videos on LinkedIn, encouraging Australians to develop greater cultural awareness. This year’s initiative, aligned with the theme ‘Be a Voice for Generations,’ provides a