Forward Summit | WEST
Grey Eagle Resort & Casino
Tsuut’ina Nation,
Calgary, AB, T3E 3X8
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If your business works or wants to work more effectively with the Indigenous community - this is an event that you don’t want to miss! Forward Summit is a national gathering of Indigenous and non-Indigenous thought leaders who are committed to Indigenous prosperity through Truth and Reconciliation.
Forward Summit | WEST 2023!
The speakers at Forward Summit include leading Indigenous and non-Indigenous business leaders, policy makers, and experts in Indigenous economics, entrepreneurship, and financial development. These individuals bring diverse experiences, perspectives, and expertise to the table, highlighting challenges, opportunities, and promising initiatives.
The Leadership Council
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 Our 2024 Council Members!
Manager, Cross-cultural & Indigenous Relations
ATCO Gas
Director, Indigenous and Diversity Engagement
The Banff Centre
Director, National InSTEM Program Actua
Partner
MLT Aikins LLP
Senior Diversity and Inclusion Manager
Scotiabank
Community and Indigenous Engagement Advisor
Enbridge
Chair, Indigenous Advisory Council
TC Energy
Human Resources Manager
Grey Eagle Resort & Casino
Co-Founder & President
IndigiSTEAM
Senior Specialist Advisor, Indigenous Workforce Development
Suncor Energy
CEO
Creative Fire
Environmental Practitioner & Impact Entrepreneur
Ciclomanias
Manager, Indigenous Relations
ATB Financial
President
All Nations United
President & Chief Executive Officer
Canadian Ecotourism Services
Director National Energy Business Centre of Excellence
Indian Resources Council
Founder & Principal
RISE Consulting
CEO and President
Eagle Spirit Business Development
Indigenous Community Engagement Advisor Canada
AECOM
Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Partnerships
Riversdale Resources
Manager, Indigenous Relations
CN
Director of Sustainability & Strategic Partnerships
Surepoint Group
Director, Indigenous Relations
Phoenix Energy Services
President
Cascade Projects
Indigenous Community Engagement Liaison
SAIT
Senior Manager of Indigenous Corporate Development
Rogers Communications
The Venue
Forward Summit participants receive preferred pricing towards their accommodation.
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Alternate Hotel Accomodation
Forward Summit participants receive preferred pricing towards their accommodation.
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