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Monday

September 14, 2026

9:00
12:00
Registration
Registration
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Foyer
12:30
Shuttle Bus Pickup from Hotel
Shuttle Bus Pickup from Hotel
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Hotel to Pearson Convention Centre (continuous shuttle service) : 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

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13:00
13:00
Conference Welcome
Conference Welcome
Stan Wesley

Welcome Remarks, Opening Prayer & Drum Song

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Hall A and B
15:35
15:35
Keynote
Keynote
Michelle Cameron
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Hall A and B
16:30
16:30
Welcome Reception
Welcome Reception
Toby Ho Guitar
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Trade Show Area
18:00
Shuttle Bus Pickup from Convention Centre
Shuttle Bus Pickup from Convention Centre
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Pearson Convention Centre to Hotel (continuous shuttle service): 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

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19:00
19:00
Evening Networking Social Event - Golf Simulator
Evening Networking Social Event - Golf Simulator
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Shuttle Service from Pearson Convention Centre to 3 Chapel Street, Brampton: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

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Offsite

Tuesday

September 15, 2026

7:30
7:30
Shuttle Bus Pickup from Hotels
Shuttle Bus Pickup from Hotels
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Hotel to Pearson Convention Centre: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM

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8:00
Breakfast
Breakfast
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Foyer
8:00
Registration
Registration
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Foyer
8:45
8:45
Morning Greeting
Morning Greeting
Stan Wesley

Morning Greeting, Opening Prayer & Drum Song

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Hall A and B
9:00
9:00
Exhibitor Tradeshow
Exhibitor Tradeshow
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Hall C and D
9:00
9:00
Economic Development Through Public Safety and Community Stability
Economic Development Through Public Safety and Community Stability
PANELISTS:
Ranatiiostha Swamp
Moderated by:
Kylee Tarbell
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Hall A and B
9:30
9:30
Northern Road Update
Northern Road Update
Michael Fox
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Hall A and B
10:15
Health Break
Health Break
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Foyer
10:45
OFNEDA EDO Acknowledgement Pins
OFNEDA EDO Acknowledgement Pins
Adam Pawis
Peggy Domingue
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Hall A & B
11:00
Redefining Wealth on Our Own Terms in a Changing Canada
Redefining Wealth on Our Own Terms in a Changing Canada
PANELISTS:
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Moderated by:
Adam Pawis
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Hall F
11:00
Energy Sovereignty, Electrification & Sustainability
Energy Sovereignty, Electrification & Sustainability
PANELISTS:
Shajee Kathirgamanathan
Dawn Lambe
Padraic Taaffe
Evan Belleau
Andrew Parkinson
Moderated by:
Monica Lister
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Hall E
11:00
Procurement & Winning Contracts
Procurement & Winning Contracts
PANELISTS:
Barry Payne
Philip Ducharme
Denise Boyer-Payette
Moderated by:
Ryan Moore
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Hall A and B
12:00
Lunch
Lunch
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Foyer
13:00
Networking
Networking
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Hall A and B
13:15
Access to Capital, Indigenous Finance & Investment Readiness
Access to Capital, Indigenous Finance & Investment Readiness
PANELISTS:
Jason Rasevych
Moderated by:
Monica Lister
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Hall A and B
13:15
Opportunities for Cross-Border Indigenous Trade
Opportunities for Cross-Border Indigenous Trade
PANELISTS:
Jennifer Saeckl
Kylee Tarbell
ORC Chief Abram Benedict
Brock Dickinson
Moderated by:
Reema Chopra
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Hall E
13:15
Indigenous Entrepreneurship, Business Growth & Innovation
Indigenous Entrepreneurship, Business Growth & Innovation
PANELISTS:
Stan Wesley
Jason Thompson
Sarah Hopkins
Michael Jacobs
Jennifer Ménard-Shand
Moderated by:
Ryan Moore
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Hall F
14:45
Circle of Matriarchs: Shaping Economic Futures
Circle of Matriarchs: Shaping Economic Futures
PANELISTS:
Linda Debassige
Natasha Martin
Crystal Schram
Tobi Mitchell
Moderated by:
Kylee Tarbell
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Hall A and B
15:30
Day 1 Wrap Up
Day 1 Wrap Up
Stan Wesley
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Hall A and B
15:45
Networking
Networking
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Hall C and D
16:15
Shuttle Bus Pickup and Dropoff
Shuttle Bus Pickup and Dropoff
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18:00
Gala Networking Reception
Gala Networking Reception
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Hall A and B
18:30
Gala Dinner
Gala Dinner
Crystal Shawanda
Stacey Mitchell
Peggy Domingue
Adam Pawis
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Hall A and B

Wednesday

September 16, 2026

7:30
Shuttle Bus Pickup from Hotels
Shuttle Bus Pickup from Hotels
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8:00
Breakfast
Breakfast
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Foyer
9:00
Exhibitor Tradeshow
Exhibitor Tradeshow
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Hall C and D
9:00
Day 1 Recap/Day 2 Agenda Review
Day 1 Recap/Day 2 Agenda Review
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Hall A and B
9:15
Digital Transformation, AI & Cyber Readiness
Digital Transformation, AI & Cyber Readiness
PANELISTS:
Walid Hejazi
Rob Mercier
Moderated by:
Reema Chopra
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Hall A and B
10:00
Network
Network
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Foyer
10:30
Partnerships, Joint Ventures, Long-Term Economic Relationships & Community Economic Development Strategies
Partnerships, Joint Ventures, Long-Term Economic Relationships & Community Economic Development Strategies
PANELISTS:
Cheryl St. James
Kyle Matthews
Booker Cornea
Alain Bartleman
Tristan Smyth
Margaret Kenequanash
Moderated by:
Jordan Hatton
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Hall A and B
10:30
Leadership Skills for Economic Development Officers & Entrepreneurs
Leadership Skills for Economic Development Officers & Entrepreneurs
PANELISTS:
Dave Steeves
Ryan Taylor
Moderated by:
Ryan Moore
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Hall E
10:30
Workforce Development & Skills Training
Workforce Development & Skills Training
PANELISTS:
Lilli Doughty
Michael Jacobs
John DeGiacomo
Gary Christian
Ziggy Beardy
Austin Hracs
Moderated by:
Debbie Donivan
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Hall F
11:30
COO Workshop
COO Workshop
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Hall A and B
12:00
Lunch
Lunch
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Foyer
12:30
Keynote
Keynote
Claudette Commanda
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Hall A and B
13:15
Youth Leadership, Innovation & Future Workforce Opportunities
Youth Leadership, Innovation & Future Workforce Opportunities
PANELISTS:
Emily Drake
Siera Hancharyk
Haylee Foy
Moderated by:
Sarah Hopkins
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Hall A and B
13:45
Infrastructure, Major Projects, Ports & Trade Corridors
Infrastructure, Major Projects, Ports & Trade Corridors
PANELISTS:
Michael Fox
Bruce Achneepineskum
Caroline Innes
Moderated by:
Ryan Moore
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Hall A and B
13:45
Land, Stewardship & Sustainable Economic Futures
Land, Stewardship & Sustainable Economic Futures
PANELISTS:
Zack Hamm
Catherine Debassiage
Russell McLean
Brenda Belmore
Zack Lafleur
Moderated by:
Monica Lister
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Hall E
13:45
Food Sovereignty, Sustainability & Land-Based Economies
Food Sovereignty, Sustainability & Land-Based Economies
PANELISTS:
Kara Tremblay
Emily Nanne
Tiffany Debassige
Brian Turley
Moderated by:
Debbie Donivan
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Hall F
14:45
Tour 1
Tour 1
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14:45
Tour 2
Tour 2
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19:00
Evening Networking Social Event - Axe Throwing
Evening Networking Social Event - Axe Throwing
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Thursday

September 17, 2026

7:30
Shuttle Bus Pickup from Hotel
Shuttle Bus Pickup from Hotel
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8:00
Breakfast
Breakfast
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Foyer
9:00
Exhibitor Tradeshow
Exhibitor Tradeshow
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Hall C and D
9:10
Across the Line: Building Transparent and Equitable Relationships Along the Transmission Pathway
Across the Line: Building Transparent and Equitable Relationships Along the Transmission Pathway
PANELISTS:
Gina Wesley
Zack Lafleur
Moderated by:
Adam Pawis
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Hall A and B
10:00
Walking Forward Together: Agreements That Last Generations
Walking Forward Together: Agreements That Last Generations
PANELISTS:
Pat Chilton
Jennifer Saeckl
Jesse James
Wayne Kaboni
Moderated by:
Peggy Domingue
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Hall A and B
10:30
Networking
Networking
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Foyer
10:45
Conference Wrap Up & Main Prizes
Conference Wrap Up & Main Prizes
Stan Wesley
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Hall A and B
11:55
Closing Remarks, Prayer and Drum
Closing Remarks, Prayer and Drum
Peggy Domingue
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Hall A and B
12:15
Takeaway Lunch
Takeaway Lunch
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Foyer
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