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The Agenda
- September 27 - 28, 2023
- Casino Rama Resort, Orillia, Ontario
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
LISTED IN EASTERN TIME ZONE
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Welcoming Address, First Nations & Métis Blessings
- Keynote Speech by JP Gladu
- Entertainment Centre
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Speakers
8:45 AM - 10:00 AM
2023 Youth Delegation
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Fireside Chat - The Roadmap to Indigenization
- Roundtable Discussion
- Entertainment Centre
Speakers
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Morning Coffee Break
- Coffee & Snacks
- Exhibition Area
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
The Significance & Importance of Understanding Treaties
- Roundtable Discussion
- Silvernightingale C
Speakers
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
The Evolution of the Energy Industry – From Oil & Gas to Advancements in the Renewable Energy Sector
- Roundtable Discussion
- Silvernightingale A
Speakers
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Building a Better Future -- Indigenous Architecture, Trades, & the Art of Building with Culture
- Roundtable Discussion
- Entertainment Centre
Speakers
12:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Lunch & Networking Break
- Lunch & Coffee
- Entertainment Centre
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Indigenous Women Leading the Way in the Workforce Panel
- Panel Discussion
- Entertainment Centre
Speakers
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Afternoon Coffee Break & Networking
- Coffee & Snacks
- Exhibition Area
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Speakers
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Speakers
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Speakers
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Financing a Wealthier Future - Breaking Down Workforce Issues
- Roundtable Discussion
- Silvernightingale A
Speakers
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Opening Night Reception
- Networking Evening Reception
- Exhibition Area
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
LISTED IN EASTERN TIME ZONE
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Welcoming Back Address / Opening Keynote
- Opening Remarks
- Entertainment Centre
Speakers
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Major projects in Canada & Taking joint Ventures to the Next Level
- Panel Discussion
- Entertainment Centre
Speakers
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Morning Coffee & Networking
- Coffee & Snacks
- Exhibition Area
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Community Capacity Building & Sharing Between Nations
- Roundtable Discussion
- Silvernightingale A
Speakers
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Speakers
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Speakers
12:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Lunch and networking Break
- Lunch & Coffee
- Entertainment Centre
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Speakers
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Speakers
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Urban Versus Rural Needs in Eastern Canada & Beyond
- Roundtable Discussion
- Wendat Room
Speakers
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
ACE – Acquirement, Connectivity & Engagement Breaking Down Workforce Issues
- Roundtable Discussion
- Entertainment Centre
Speakers
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Afternoon Coffee & Networking
- Coffee & Snacks
- Exhibition Area
3:15PM - 4:30 PM
Future Economic Outlook for 2023 & Beyond Panel
- Panel Discussion
- Entertainment Centre
Speakers
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Closing Remarks
- Closing Remarks
- Entertainment Centre
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