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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

13:00
13:00
Conference Welcome
Conference Welcome

Welcome Remarks, Opening Prayer & Drum Song

Hall A and B
13:45
Welcome from the City of Brampton
Welcome from the City of Brampton
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Hall A & B
13:55
Welcome from City of Toronto
Welcome from City of Toronto
Hall A and B
14:05
Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation Presentation
Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation Presentation
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Hall A and B
14:45
Remarks from Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict
Remarks from Ontario Regional Chief Abram Benedict
Hall A and B
15:00
Remarks from Deputy Grand Chief Bobby Narcisse Nishnawbe Aski Nation
Remarks from Deputy Grand Chief Bobby Narcisse Nishnawbe Aski Nation
Hall A and B
15:15
Remarks from the Honourable Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation
Remarks from the Honourable Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation
Hall A and B
15:35
15:35
Keynote
Keynote
Hall A and B
16:30
16:30
Welcome Reception
Welcome Reception
Trade Show Area
17:05
Headshot Photography
Headshot Photography
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Refresh your professional headshot while you’re at the conference! Time slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited, so be sure to stop by the registration desk to check in, and we’ll direct you to the headshot area.

Headshot Boardroom
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

19:00
Special Visit by Nish Elvis
Special Visit by Nish Elvis
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Hall A and B
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. Attendees will be transported back to their respective hotels following the event.

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

8:00
Breakfast
Breakfast
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Foyer
8:00
Registration
Registration
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Foyer
8:45
Headshot Photography
Headshot Photography
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Refresh your professional headshot while you’re at the conference! Time slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited, so be sure to stop by the registration desk to check in, and we’ll direct you to the headshot area.

Headshot Boardroom
8:45
8:45
Morning Greeting
Morning Greeting

Morning Greeting, Opening Prayer & Drum Song

Hall A and B
9:00
9:00
Trade Show & Exhibitors
Trade Show & Exhibitors
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Hall C and D
9:00
9:00
Northern Road Update
Northern Road Update
Hall A and B
9:10
Headshot Photography
Headshot Photography
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Refresh your professional headshot while you’re at the conference! Time slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited, so be sure to stop by the registration desk to check in, and we’ll direct you to the headshot area.

Headshot Boardroom
9:30
9:30
Economic Development Through Public Safety and Community Stability
Economic Development Through Public Safety and Community Stability
PANELISTS:
Moderated by:
Kylee Tarbell
Hall A and B
9:50
Headshot Photography
Headshot Photography
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Refresh your professional headshot while you’re at the conference! 6-minute time slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited, so be sure to stop by the registration desk to check in, and we’ll direct you to the headshot area.

Headshot Boardroom
10:15
Health Break
Health Break
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Foyer
10:45
OFNEDA Economic Development Officer Acknowledgement Pins
OFNEDA Economic Development Officer Acknowledgement Pins
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
Hall F
11:00
Energy Sovereignty, Electrification & Sustainability
Energy Sovereignty, Electrification & Sustainability
PANELISTS:
Moderated by:
Meaghan Masakeyash
Hall A & B
11:00
Procurement & Winning Contracts
Procurement & Winning Contracts
PANELISTS:
Moderated by:
Hall E
11:10
Headshot Photography
Headshot Photography
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Refresh your professional headshot while you’re at the conference! 6-minute time slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited, so be sure to stop by the registration desk to check in, and we’ll direct you to the headshot area.

Headshot Boardroom
12:00
Lunch
Lunch
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Foyer
13:00
City of Toronto Presentation
City of Toronto Presentation
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Hall A and B
13:15
Access to Capital, Indigenous Finance & Investment Readiness
Access to Capital, Indigenous Finance & Investment Readiness
Hall A and B
13:15
Opportunities for Cross-Border Indigenous Trade
Opportunities for Cross-Border Indigenous Trade
PANELISTS:
Moderated by:
Evan Belleau
Hall E
13:15
Indigenous Entrepreneurship, Business Growth & Innovation
Indigenous Entrepreneurship, Business Growth & Innovation
PANELISTS:
Moderated by:
Hall F
13:25
Headshot Photography
Headshot Photography
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Refresh your professional headshot while you’re at the conference! 6-minute time slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited, so be sure to stop by the registration desk to check in, and we’ll direct you to the headshot area.

Headshot Boardroom
14:15
Break
Break
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14:45
Circle of Matriarchs: Shaping Economic Futures
Circle of Matriarchs: Shaping Economic Futures
PANELISTS:
Moderated by:
Kylee Tarbell
Hall A and B
14:55
Headshot Photography
Headshot Photography
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Refresh your professional headshot while you’re at the conference! 6-minute time slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited, so be sure to stop by the registration desk to check in, and we’ll direct you to the headshot area.

Headshot Boardroom
15:30
Day 1 Wrap Up
Day 1 Wrap Up
Hall A and B
15:45
Networking
Networking
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Hall C and D
16:15
Shuttle Bus Pickup & Drop Off From Conference & Pickup From Hotels
Shuttle Bus Pickup & Drop Off From Conference & Pickup From Hotels
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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
Hall A and B
18:50
Awards
Awards

Economic Development Officer and Community Project of the year awards.

Hall A and B
19:30
Indigenous Fashion Show
Indigenous Fashion Show
Hall A and B
20:30
Performance by JUNO Award Winner Crystal Shawanda
Performance by JUNO Award Winner Crystal Shawanda

Crystal Shawanda is an Indigenous Canadian artist from Wikwemikong First Nation whose musical journey began at six years old. After facing barriers and discrimination in Nashville, she persevered to become the first Indigenous woman to achieve a Top 20 country radio hit and the highest-selling album by a Native American artist in BDS history.

A JUNO Award winner and CCMA Female Artist of the Year, Crystal’s soulful, gritty voice and unique blend of Northern and Southern influences make every performance unforgettable.

Hall A and B
22:30
Shuttle Bus Pickup
Shuttle Bus Pickup
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Pickup from Pearson Conference Centre to hotels

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
8:15
Headshot Photography
Headshot Photography
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Refresh your professional headshot while you’re at the conference! Time slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited, so be sure to stop by the registration desk to check in, and we’ll direct you to the headshot area.

Headshot Boardroom
9:00
Trade Show & Exhibitors
Trade Show & Exhibitors
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Hall C and D
9:00
Day 1 Recap/Day 2 Agenda Review
Day 1 Recap/Day 2 Agenda Review
Hall A and B
9:10
Headshot Photography
Headshot Photography
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Refresh your professional headshot while you’re at the conference! Time slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited, so be sure to stop by the registration desk to check in, and we’ll direct you to the headshot area.

Headshot Boardroom
9:15
AI & Cyber Readiness as an Economic Development Resource
AI & Cyber Readiness as an Economic Development Resource
PANELISTS:
Moderated by:
Hall A and B
10:00
Health Break & Networking
Health Break & Networking
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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:
Moderated by:
Jordan Hatton
Hall A and B
10:30
Leadership Skills for Economic Development Officers & Entrepreneurs
Leadership Skills for Economic Development Officers & Entrepreneurs
PANELISTS:
Moderated by:
Hall E
10:30
Workforce Development & Skills Training
Workforce Development & Skills Training
PANELISTS:
Moderated by:
Hall F
10:40
Headshot Photography
Headshot Photography
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Refresh your professional headshot while you’re at the conference! Time slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited, so be sure to stop by the registration desk to check in, and we’ll direct you to the headshot area.

Headshot Boardroom
11:30
Ontario First Nations Business Directory: Supply Chain and Procurement Research
Ontario First Nations Business Directory: Supply Chain and Procurement Research
Hall A and B
11:45
Headshot Photography
Headshot Photography
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Refresh your professional headshot while you’re at the conference! Time slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited, so be sure to stop by the registration desk to check in, and we’ll direct you to the headshot area.

Headshot Boardroom
12:00
Lunch
Lunch
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Foyer
12:30
Keynote
Keynote
Hall A and B
12:40
Headshot Photography
Headshot Photography
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Refresh your professional headshot while you’re at the conference! Time slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited, so be sure to stop by the registration desk to check in, and we’ll direct you to the headshot area.

Headshot Boardroom
13:15
Youth Leadership, Innovation & Future Workforce Opportunities
Youth Leadership, Innovation & Future Workforce Opportunities
PANELISTS:
Moderated by:
Sarah Hopkins
Hall A and B
13:25
Headshot Photography
Headshot Photography
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Refresh your professional headshot while you’re at the conference! Time slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited, so be sure to stop by the registration desk to check in, and we’ll direct you to the headshot area.

Headshot Boardroom
13:45
Infrastructure, Major Projects, Ports & Trade Corridors
Infrastructure, Major Projects, Ports & Trade Corridors
PANELISTS:
Moderated by:
Hall A and B
13:45
Land, Stewardship & Sustainable Economic Futures
Land, Stewardship & Sustainable Economic Futures
PANELISTS:
Moderated by:
Sarah Gauthier
Hall E
13:45
Food Sovereignty, Sustainability & Land-Based Economies
Food Sovereignty, Sustainability & Land-Based Economies
PANELISTS:
Moderated by:
Hall F
14:25
Headshot Photography
Headshot Photography
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Refresh your professional headshot while you’re at the conference! Time slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited, so be sure to stop by the registration desk to check in, and we’ll direct you to the headshot area.

Headshot Boardroom
14:45
Fear to Connection: Lessons from a Bald Eagle
Fear to Connection: Lessons from a Bald Eagle

Randy “Mace” Macey and his 16-year-old female Bald Eagle, Mashkiki Migizi (“Kiki”), deliver a unique and engaging presentation exploring communication, leadership, fear, trust, patience, and the importance of working toward long-term goals. Drawing on lessons from Kiki, Indigenous teachings, wildlife conservation, business, and influential mentors, demonstrates how observing, listening, adapting, and building trust can strengthen both personal and professional relationships. Through storytelling, humour, and audience participation, guests also discover the remarkable abilities of the Bald Eagle and the cultural importance of the Eagle within Indigenous traditions. The presentation concludes with an open Q&A and an opportunity for participants to have their photograph taken with Kiki under carefully controlled and respectful conditions.

Hall E
14:45
Tabahon Game Creative Craft Workshop
Tabahon Game Creative Craft Workshop
Hall F
14:45
Off-site Tour A: Amazon Warehouse Brampton
Off-site Tour A: Amazon Warehouse Brampton
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Sign-up in advance. Space is limited. Shuttle bus provided.

14:45
Off-Site Tour B: Brampton Innovation District Tour
Off-Site Tour B: Brampton Innovation District Tour
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Sign-up in advance. Space is limited. Shuttle bus provided.

19:00
Evening Networking Social Event - Bad Axe Throwing Mississauga
Evening Networking Social Event - Bad Axe Throwing Mississauga
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Shuttle bus available. Attendees will be transported from the Convention Centre to the Mississauga location and returned to their respective hotels following the event.

4880 Tomken Rd, #4, Mississauga

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
8:15
Headshot Photography
Headshot Photography
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Refresh your professional headshot while you’re at the conference! Time slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited, so be sure to stop by the registration desk to check in, and we’ll direct you to the headshot area.

Headshot Boardroom
9:00
Trade Show & Exhibitors
Trade Show & Exhibitors
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Hall C and D
9:00
Day 2 Recap
Day 2 Recap
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Hall A and B
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:
Moderated by:
Adam Pawis
Hall A and B
9:10
Headshot Photography
Headshot Photography
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Refresh your professional headshot while you’re at the conference! Time slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited, so be sure to stop by the registration desk to check in, and we’ll direct you to the headshot area.

Headshot Boardroom
10:00
Health Break & Networking
Health Break & Networking
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Foyer
10:10
Headshot Photography
Headshot Photography
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Refresh your professional headshot while you’re at the conference! Time slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited, so be sure to stop by the registration desk to check in, and we’ll direct you to the headshot area.

Headshot Boardroom
10:10
Heritage Framework Transformation
Heritage Framework Transformation
Hall A & B
10:40
Walking Forward Together: Agreements That Last Generations
Walking Forward Together: Agreements That Last Generations
PANELISTS:
Moderated by:
Hall A and B
10:55
Headshot Photography
Headshot Photography
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Refresh your professional headshot while you’re at the conference! Time slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited, so be sure to stop by the registration desk to check in, and we’ll direct you to the headshot area.

Headshot Boardroom
11:40
Conference Wrap Up & Main Prizes
Conference Wrap Up & Main Prizes
Hall A and B
11:50
Closing Remarks, Prayer and Drum
Closing Remarks, Prayer and Drum
Hall A and B
12:20
Takeaway Lunch
Takeaway Lunch
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Foyer