day two agenda
May 26, 2022
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| 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
Opening Keynote Welcoming Address |
Chief Roy S Jones Jr – Skidegate Haida Gwaii Hon. Rick Wilson – Minister Indigenous Relations, Government of Alberta Hal Eagletail - Host Livia Manywounds - Host Elder Louie Heavenfire - Tsuut'ina Nation |
Event Centre Main Stage | |
| 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM | Panel Discussion: The Power of Partnership Beyond the Project – We meet some of the strongest relationship builders out there. Their passion for Indigenous communities and peoples have evolved beyond projects to be true relationships between industry and Indigenous community. |
Moderator Tim Coldwell – Chandos Construction
Councillor Frank Royal – Whitecap Dakota First Nation Colleen Cameron – Sasktel Dan Van Leeuwen – Taza Development Corp |
Event Centre Main Stage | |
| 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM | MORNING COFFEE & NETWORKING |
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Event Centre | |
| 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM | MORNING CONCURRENT ROUNDTABLES BEGIN | |||
| 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM | Energy Transition: This is evolving rapidly, opportunities for Indigenous led businesses is evident. How can these opportunities be converted into true sustainable economic growth? | Moderator Katie Kachur – Canadian Propane Association Karen Ogen Toews – CEO of the First Nations LNG Alliance Alanna Hnatiw – Mayor - Sturgeon County Arlene Strom – Suncor Dazawry Landrie-Parker – Creative Fire | Ballroom CD | |
| 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM | Major Projects in Canada – Opportunity through Adversity: Exploring some of the major projects that have taken place through one of the most challenging economic times. The roundtable explores opportunities as well as challenges for Indigenous led major projects. | Moderator Miles Jolliffe – Independant Consultant Chief Billy Morin – Enoch Cree Nation J. Robert Black – Partner – MLT Aikins Chris Hooper – Chief Investment Officer – AIOC Wade Pluchinske – Sigfusson Northern Ltd. Paul Poscente – CEO - Axxcelus Capital Advisory | Event Centre | |
| 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM | The Conservation Economy: No one knows the Land better than Indigenous Peoples, they are by far the best placed to lead economic growth in utilising community lands and conservation projects in a rapidly changing climate. Where are the true economic opportunities and how can communities realise economic success. |
Moderator Gwen Bridge – Gwen Bridge Consulting
Dan Slavik – Finite Carbon J.P Gladu – Mokwateh Gary Zed – Canada's Forest Trust Branavan Tharmarajah – The Growcer |
Ballroom AB | |
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Technology: As Canada gears up for a technology boom, meet those Indigenous businesses blazing a trail. Explore opportunities and how relationships are forming and evolving to create a strong future in technology. |
Moderator Derek Keturakis – Telus Bobbie Racette – CEO Virtual Gurus Amardeep Verma – Sasktel Darian Kovacs – Jelly Digital Marketing & PR Gregory John – Unimaize Technologies |
Ballroom E | |
| 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM | NETWORKING LUNCH |
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Event Centre | |
| 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | AFTERNOON CONCURRENT ROUNDTABLES BEGIN | |||
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Leading the Field: This roundtable dives into the huge opportunities for Indigenous businesses and communities to secure ownership in Canadas oil and gas sector. | Ballroom E | ||
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Power of Procurement: Indigenous inclusion in all aspects of supply chain across industry. CCAB leads the discussion of Indigenous inclusion in the supply chain sector, learn how business opportunities are being developed and how to be part of the change. |
Moderator Philip Ducharme – VP, Entrepreneurship & Procurement - CCAB Aubrey Regan – Principal Contracts Manager - LNG Canada Aaron Lambie – Social Awareness Group Jenny Yu – Procurement Assistance Canada (PAC), Government of Canada Tim Laronde – Chandos Construction |
Ballroom CD | |
| 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Target Net Zero : The evolution of the Clean Technology and Renewable Energy Sectors. This roundtable discusses the current state of play and future economic opportunities for Indigenous Businesses. | Moderator Jorge Aviles – Manager, Indigenous Partnerships & Development Natural Gas ATCO Chad P. Eggerman– Partner MLT Aikins Peter Lafontaine – Chairman, Rainforest Energy Corp Matt Toohey - ESG and Sustainable Business Practice and at Modern West Advisory | Ballroom AB | |
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Community Capacity Building: The ability of any community to build a strong and sustainable economy starts with a solid foundation and ensuring readiness to participate in economic opportunities. This challenge is encountered by all communities. The roundtable aims to have open discussions from communities at differing stages in their own development. How can Industry improve to have a more ethical approach to partnership that will build business ready communities? |
Moderator Alexandra Cropp – Mokwateh Amyn F. Lalji – Partner MLT Aikins Jordan Hatton – Director of Economic Development, Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek Denis Carignan – PLATO Gwen Bridge – Gwen Bridge Consulting |
Event Centre | |
| 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | AFTERNOON COFFEE & NETWORKING |
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| 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM | Panel Discussion: Future Economic Outlook for 2022 and Beyond |
Moderator JP Gladu – Principal Mokwateh Chief Billy Morin – Enoch Cree Nation Richard Piche – CEO Cascade Projects Aubrey-Anne Laliberte-Pewapisconias – Indigenous Youth Council Co-Chair Alicia Dubois – CEO - Royal Museum Hillary Thatcher – Canada Infrastructure Bank |
Event Centre | |
| 5:00 PM - 5:15 PM | Closing Remarks | Annie Korver - Founder and Principal of Rise Consulting and CCAB Board Representative | ||