Conference Resources
Conference Workshops
Building Human Resource Capacity to Support Indigenous Economic Development, Chloe Adie, University of Waterloo & Dr. Catherine Kwantes, Twiladawn Stonefish & Alisha Jacobs, University of Windsor
Creating Connections: A Workshop on Exploring Co-operatives, Trista Pewapisconias & Aasa Marshall, Co-operatives First
Creating Market Access for Entrepreneurs, Stacia Kean, Canadian Executive Services Organization
Do I Have a Deal for You…, Jennifer Martin, Membertou First Nation & Deborah Taylor, First Nations Market Housing Fund
Economic Impact of EDOs in Indigenous Communities in Canada, Brian Barge, The Evidence Network Inc.
Entrepreneurship Ecosystem & Support Practices, Emilie Fortin-Lefebvre, Université du Québec à Montréal & Mickel Robertson, First Nations of Quebec & Labrador Economic Development Commission
FNQLEDC: The Heart of Socioeconomic Development for Our Nations in Quebec, Steve Laveau, First Nations of Quebec & Labrador Economic Development Commission
How to Bridge the Digital & Social Divide and Build Economies in Remote Communities, Sharon Marshall, Cree8iv Collaboration Inc.
Indigenous Opportunities in Agriculture & Agri-Food, From Farm to Fork, Shaun Soonias, Farm Credit Canada
Is Your Community Prepared for a Disaster?, Leann Hackman-Carty, Economic Developers Alberta
Plan & Prosper - 7 Ways to Cultivate Resiliency for Your Business, Mathieu Lipari, Farm Management Canada
Saving the Forestry Sector with Economic Partnerships, Trevor Cootes, Huu-ay-aht First Nations
Separating Business, Politics & Building Sustainability, Sam Minde, Neyaskweyahk Group of Companies Inc.
Supporting Financial Management and Administrative Governance in Indigenous Communities, Philippe Forest, First Nations Financial Management Board
The Changing Nature of Work: Challenges & Opportunities in the Emerging Tech Space, Christi Olson, Blockchain for Reconciliation
The Rise of a New Ecosystem to Support Women Entrepreneurs, Emmanuel Bertrand-Gauvin, First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Economic Development Commission
Understanding the Roles and Contributions of CEDOs Serving Indigenous Communities Across Canada, Hal Timar, IQ Solutions Group Inc.
Unlocking Opportunities for Indigenous Economies, Dawn Madahbee Leach, Waubetek Business Development Corporation
Conference Panels
Women in Business Panel
- Mallory Graham, Tribal Trade Co.
- Victoria LaBillois, Wejipeg Excavation Inc.
- Jolene Johnson, Wabanaki Maple
- Marie St-Gelais, Ashini Consultants
Indigenous Tourism Panel
- Dave Laveau, Quebec Aboriginal Tourism
- John Ritchie, Indigenous Tourism Alberta
- Ronald Desjarlais, Lutsel K’e Dene Nation
- Keith Henry, Indigenous Tourism Canada
15th Annual National Youth Panel
- Alexandra Jarret, Eagles Lake First Nation
- Aubrey-Anne Laliberte Pewapisconias, Canoe Lake Cree First Nation
- Nipawi Kakinoosit, Sucker Creek First Nation
- Ryan Oliverius, Okanagan Indian Band
- Destinee Peter, Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation
- Chanelle Smoke, Alderville First Nation
Indigenous Cannabis Panel
- Delphine Metallic, Listuguj First Nation
- Chief Christian Sinclair, Opaskwayak Cree Nation
- Isadore Day, Bimaadzwin
Economic Developer of the Year Award Presentations
- Byron Gourley, Metepenagiag Mi’kmaq Nation (Individual EDO)
- Katie Young-Haddlesey, Curve Lake First Nation (Individual EDO)
- Buck’s Auto Parts (Indigenous Private Sector Business)
- Supercom Industries LP (Indigenous private Sector Business)
- Kingsclear First Nation (Community)
- Simpcw First Nation / Simpcw Resources LLP (Community)
Economic Development Opportunities in Indigenous International Trade Panel
- Wayne D. Garnons-Williams, International Inter-tribal Trade & Investment Organization
- Michael Woods, Woods LaFortune LLP
- Robert Brookfield, Trade Law Bureau, Government of Canada
- James C. Collard, Citizen Potawatomi Nation
First Nation - Municipal CEDI Partnership Panel
- Sheldon Louis, Okanagan Indian Band
- Kevin Poole, City of Vernon
- Marissa Lawrence, Cando
- Tanya Tourangeau, Cando
Indigenous Procurement Panel
- John Giraldez, Indigenous Services Canada
- Lorenzo Ieraci, Office of Small & Medium Enterprise, PSPC
- David Acco, Acosys Consulting
- Jeff Provost, Bird Construction
- Mark Dokis, National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association