A multi-platform social value initiative connecting families, youth, newcomers, entrepreneurs, artists, employers and emerging talent through culture, sport, business, language and community participation.
LATAM.ca develops community platforms that move people from participation to belonging, and from belonging to opportunity.
The 2026 Workforce & Community Engagement Initiative brings together community celebration, youth development, entrepreneurship and cultural belonging into one coordinated pathway for participation and opportunity.
This proposal is designed as a social investment partnership aligned with thriving communities, inclusion and future-ready workforce outcomes.
BHP’s Social Value Framework includes safe, inclusive and future-ready workforce and thriving, empowered communities. This initiative responds directly to those pillars through practical community engagement, youth development and economic participation.
Accessible public spaces where families, newcomers, local residents, community organizations and volunteers connect and participate together.
Business Summit programming creates pathways for professionals, entrepreneurs, job seekers and employers to connect around skills, careers and opportunity.
Culture, language, music, food, sport and storytelling help reduce social barriers and strengthen a sense of belonging for diverse communities.
Together, these platforms create accessible pathways for participation, belonging, leadership and workforce opportunity.
A free, family-friendly Canada Day celebration in Saskatoon and Edmonton combining soccer, culture, music and inclusive community participation.
Community impact: accessible daytime programming focused on youth participation, families and volunteer engagement.
A large multicultural summer celebration featuring music, dance, food, artisans and family-focused programming that strengthens community connection and cultural visibility.
Recognition: growing multicultural festival platform with strong participation from families, artists, small businesses and community organizations.
A structured youth cultural ensemble where children and youth learn, rehearse and perform Latin music and dance while building discipline, confidence and teamwork.
Impact focus: mentorship, leadership, cultural learning and meaningful youth participation in public community events.
A hybrid professional platform for Latino talent, entrepreneurs, newcomers, professionals, employers and business owners to access real tools, real connections and real stories.
Workforce focus: employment readiness, entrepreneurship, networking, AI literacy and professional integration in Canada.
The initiative is built on existing community momentum and trusted public participation across culture, youth engagement, entrepreneurship and volunteerism.
Success will be measured through participation, youth engagement, workforce connections, volunteer involvement and community reach.
Families and newcomers participate in positive, accessible public spaces.
Children, youth, artists, vendors and volunteers become active contributors.
Entrepreneurs and professionals access visibility, tools, networks and confidence.
Employers, institutions and communities build relationships that can become long-term opportunity.
Our initiatives have built trust with institutions and community partners across Saskatchewan and Alberta.
We invite BHP to support the 2026 Workforce & Community Engagement Initiative as a strategic social value partner.
Recommended investment to support youth and family programming, workforce engagement activities, inclusive cultural participation, community activation and impact reporting.
LATAM.ca welcomes the opportunity to discuss how this initiative can align with BHP’s community investment priorities and contribute to long-term social value in Saskatchewan.