Research Report - Forward Summit

Empowering Indigenous Economies

Grey Eagle Event Centre

Tsuut'ina Nation, Treaty No. 7 Territory

Calgary Alberta

Nov 2 & 3, 2021 | Live & Virtual

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Discover Key Learnings And Themes That Emerged From Forward Summit

Hundreds gathered at Forward Summit in Calgary to explore opportunities for economic prosperity between Indigenous and industry thought-leaders. Over 500 Chiefs, business owners, economic development officers and reconciliation champions from major sectors attended three days of panels, roundtables and workshops. Forward Summit was truly unique and the discussions taken place and the relationships built on the show floor will be critical to long-term partnerships and major projects in Canada.

The Forward Together Research Report documented key learnings and themes that surfaced throughout Forward Summit, based on the topics discussed and the feedback provided by those who attended.

Report Contributors

Thank you to the many hands who have helped contribute, review and support the making of this report including the Forward Summit Co-Chairs and Leadership Council.

Findings for the Forward Together Research Report were collected during the inaugural Forward Summit. A gathering of Indigenous communities, industry leaders and reconciliation champions were gathered to discuss important issues related to economic prosperity for Indigenous People.

The Canada West Foundation focuses on the policies that shape the West, and by extension, Canada. Through our evidence-based research and commentary, CWF provide practical solutions to tough public policy challenges facing the West, and Canada as a whole, at home and on the global stage.

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Land Acknowledgment

In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth we honour and acknowledge, the land where we are a guest. We are located in the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot Confederacy) and the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta, which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Iyarhe Nakoda. We are situated on land where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, and the traditional Blackfoot name of this place is “Mohkinstsis” which we now call the City of Calgary. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.