The Leadership Council

Our Leadership Council brings together a cross-sectoral group of established and emerging Indigenous leaders from across Canada.

Comprised of individuals who are deeply committed to advancing economic reconciliation and uniquely qualified to work collaboratively to address the most challenging issues pertaining to Indigenous prosperity, our Leadership Council lends their time and expertise to help inform and develop the Forward Summit conference program, and advise on prioritizing specific issues within a broader subject area

The Leadership Council plays a vital role in shaping the Summit agenda, and organizing the speakers and moderators. We lean on them to educate us on the most pressing challenges and trends found between communities and industry.

What the Leadership Council does:

Identifies

They help us identify emerging policy issues and provide guidance on a variety of business development challenges affecting Indigenous communities 

Informs

They serve as a resource of expertise as questions surrounding specific topics arise and offer a well rounded, wide spectrum vantage point into Indigenous economies

Advises

They review the the full proposed agenda ahead of publication to provide any feedback if necessary,  and advise the conference team on who to prioritize as speakers 

Meet the 2023 Leaders!

Deborah Green

Senior Specialist Advisor, Indigenous Workforce Development
Suncor Energy

Annie Korver

Founder & Principal
RISE Consulting

Jeremy Thompson

CEO and President
Eagle Spirit Business Development

2023 Forward Summit
Speakers

Through recommendations from our Leadership Council, we invite some of Canada’s brightest minds to join Forward Summit as speakers. Check back regularly for updates! 

Gwen Bridge speaks during the Community Capacity Roundtable Discussion
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