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Monday September 15, 2025

Monday September 15, 2025
Monday September 15, 2025
Monday September 15, 2025
Monday September 15, 2025
Monday September 15, 2025
Monday September 15, 2025
Monday September 15, 2025
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Fireside Room - Valhalla

Welcoming Reception

4:30pm - 6:30pm
4:30pm - 6:30pm
4:30pm - 6:30pm
Welcoming Reception
Welcoming Reception
Welcoming Reception
Welcoming Reception
Welcoming Reception
Welcoming Reception
Welcoming Reception
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Fireside Room - Valhalla
DaVinci Centre

Evening Networking Activity

6:30pm - 9:30pm
6:30pm - 9:30pm
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Evening Networking Activity
Evening Networking Activity
Evening Networking Activity
Evening Networking Activity
Evening Networking Activity
Evening Networking Activity
Evening Networking Activity
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Cornhole Private Event

DaVinci Centre
FNEAC DAY 1

Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
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FNEAC DAY 1

SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP TO VALHALLA

7:30am - 8:15am
7:30am - 8:15am
7:30am - 8:15am
SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP TO VALHALLA
SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP TO VALHALLA
SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP TO VALHALLA
SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP TO VALHALLA
SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP TO VALHALLA
SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP TO VALHALLA
SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP TO VALHALLA
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Complimentary shuttles will run from offsite hotels to the main venue, ensuring convenient transportation for all guests.

Ballroom Foyer / Ballroom

Breakfast

8am - 9am
8am - 9am
8am - 9am
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
No items found.
Ballroom Foyer / Ballroom
Ballroom Foyer Coat Check area

Photo Booth: Professional Head Shots

9am - 4pm
9am - 4pm
9am - 4pm
Photo Booth: Professional Head Shots
Photo Booth: Professional Head Shots
Photo Booth: Professional Head Shots
Photo Booth: Professional Head Shots
Photo Booth: Professional Head Shots
Photo Booth: Professional Head Shots
Photo Booth: Professional Head Shots
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Photography by Alan Dickson

Ballroom Foyer Coat Check area
Scandia Rooms

Exhibitor Tradeshow

9am - 4:30pm
9am - 4:30pm
9am - 4:30pm
Exhibitor Tradeshow
Exhibitor Tradeshow
Exhibitor Tradeshow
Exhibitor Tradeshow
Exhibitor Tradeshow
Exhibitor Tradeshow
Exhibitor Tradeshow
No items found.
Scandia Rooms
Ballroom Foyer

Registration

8am - 12pm
8am - 12pm
8am - 12pm
Registration
Registration
Registration
Registration
Registration
Registration
Registration
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Ballroom Foyer
Ballroom Plenary

Conference Welcome

9am
9am
9am
Conference Welcome
Conference Welcome
Conference Welcome
Conference Welcome
Conference Welcome
Conference Welcome
Conference Welcome
Stan Wesley
our MC
Ballroom Plenary
Ballroom Plenary

Opening Prayer & Drum Song

9:15am
9:15am
9:15am
Opening Prayer & Drum Song
Opening Prayer & Drum Song
Opening Prayer & Drum Song
Opening Prayer & Drum Song
Opening Prayer & Drum Song
Opening Prayer & Drum Song
Opening Prayer & Drum Song
Elder Sheila DeCorte
Fort William First Nation
The Pierre Family Drum
Ballroom Plenary
Ballroom Plenary

Welcoming Remarks

9:30am
9:30am
9:30am
Welcoming Remarks
Welcoming Remarks
Welcoming Remarks
Welcoming Remarks
Welcoming Remarks
Welcoming Remarks
Welcoming Remarks
Bobby Narcisse
Deputy Grand Chief
Ballroom Plenary
Ballroom Plenary

Keynote Presentation

9:55am
9:55am
9:55am
Keynote Presentation
Keynote Presentation
Keynote Presentation
Keynote Presentation
Keynote Presentation
Keynote Presentation
Keynote Presentation
Tristan Ashishkeesh
Sage Iahtail
Ballroom Plenary
Ballroom Plenary

IAO Minister Welcome

10:35am
10:35am
10:35am
IAO Minister Welcome
IAO Minister Welcome
IAO Minister Welcome
IAO Minister Welcome
IAO Minister Welcome
IAO Minister Welcome
IAO Minister Welcome
Greg Rickford
Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation of Ontario
Ballroom Plenary
Scandia Rooms / Odin Conversation Station Lounge

Wellness & Tradeshow Break

10:45am
10:45am
10:45am
Wellness & Tradeshow Break
Wellness & Tradeshow Break
Wellness & Tradeshow Break
Wellness & Tradeshow Break
Wellness & Tradeshow Break
Wellness & Tradeshow Break
Wellness & Tradeshow Break
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Take a moment to stretch, refresh, and explore the tradeshow. Visit exhibitors, connect with fellow attendees, and enjoy this opportunity to recharge before the next session.

Scandia Rooms / Odin Conversation Station Lounge

Workshops

11:15am
11:15am
11:15am
Workshops
Workshops
Workshops
Workshops
Workshops
Workshops
Workshops
No items found.
Ballroom Plenary

Trailblazers in Leadership-Indigenous Economic Development Champions

Trailblazers in Leadership-Indigenous Economic Development Champions
Trailblazers in Leadership-Indigenous Economic Development Champions
Trailblazers in Leadership-Indigenous Economic Development Champions
Trailblazers in Leadership-Indigenous Economic Development Champions
Trailblazers in Leadership-Indigenous Economic Development Champions
Trailblazers in Leadership-Indigenous Economic Development Champions
Trailblazers in Leadership-Indigenous Economic Development Champions
Margaret Kenequanash
CEO, Wataynikaneyap Power

Panel Session - Recognizing the Legacy of Indigenous Leadership in Economic Development Key Traits of Indigenous Economic Development Champions

Ballroom Plenary
Room TBD

Partnering for Success

Partnering for Success
Partnering for Success
Partnering for Success
Partnering for Success
Partnering for Success
Partnering for Success
Partnering for Success
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  • Structuring equitable partnerships and joint ventures
  • Navigating legal and governance frameworks for shared success
  • Community benefits and capacity-building through partnerships
  • Case studies of successful Indigenous–industry collaborations
  • Addressing power imbalances and building trust (and maintain) in partnerships
Room TBD
Room TBD

Entrepreneur Journeys: Stories from the Trenches

Entrepreneur Journeys: Stories from the Trenches
Entrepreneur Journeys: Stories from the Trenches
Entrepreneur Journeys: Stories from the Trenches
Entrepreneur Journeys: Stories from the Trenches
Entrepreneur Journeys: Stories from the Trenches
Entrepreneur Journeys: Stories from the Trenches
Entrepreneur Journeys: Stories from the Trenches
Sarah Hopkins
Three Sisters Consulting

Learn the essentials of business planning, the Business Model Canvas, legal structures, and goal setting. Hear tailored examples from Indigenous entrepreneurs, explore when to grow into a Ltd./Corporation, and be inspired by real stories of starting and growing a business.

Room TBD
Ballroom Foyer / Scandia

Lunch Break

12pm
12pm
12pm
Lunch Break
Lunch Break
Lunch Break
Lunch Break
Lunch Break
Lunch Break
Lunch Break
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Share a meal, meet new contacts, and visit exhibitors for fresh insights and opportunities.

Ballroom Foyer / Scandia
Ballroom - Plenary

ISC Funding Presentation

1pm
1pm
1pm
ISC Funding Presentation
ISC Funding Presentation
ISC Funding Presentation
ISC Funding Presentation
ISC Funding Presentation
ISC Funding Presentation
ISC Funding Presentation
No items found.
Ballroom - Plenary

Workshops

1:10pm
1:10pm
1:10pm
Workshops
Workshops
Workshops
Workshops
Workshops
Workshops
Workshops
No items found.
Ballroom Plenary

Ring of Fire Roads Project

Ring of Fire Roads Project
Ring of Fire Roads Project
Ring of Fire Roads Project
Ring of Fire Roads Project
Ring of Fire Roads Project
Ring of Fire Roads Project
Ring of Fire Roads Project
No items found.
Ballroom Plenary
Room TBD

FUNDAMENTALS: Wealth, Wisdom & Impact: The Power of Financial Expertise

FUNDAMENTALS: Wealth, Wisdom & Impact: The Power of Financial Expertise
FUNDAMENTALS: Wealth, Wisdom & Impact: The Power of Financial Expertise
FUNDAMENTALS: Wealth, Wisdom & Impact: The Power of Financial Expertise
FUNDAMENTALS: Wealth, Wisdom & Impact: The Power of Financial Expertise
FUNDAMENTALS: Wealth, Wisdom & Impact: The Power of Financial Expertise
FUNDAMENTALS: Wealth, Wisdom & Impact: The Power of Financial Expertise
FUNDAMENTALS: Wealth, Wisdom & Impact: The Power of Financial Expertise
Dino DiMarco
CFP, PFP, AICB

Learn practical strategies for building sustainable wealth, from cash flow and investments to balancing risk and opportunity. Gain insights to shift from short-term gains to long-term financial health for yourself and your community.

Room TBD
Room TBD

Indigenous Funding

Indigenous Funding
Indigenous Funding
Indigenous Funding
Indigenous Funding
Indigenous Funding
Indigenous Funding
Indigenous Funding
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Room TBD
Scandia Rooms / Odin Conversation Station Lounge

Wellness & Tradeshow Break

2pm
2pm
2pm
Wellness & Tradeshow Break
Wellness & Tradeshow Break
Wellness & Tradeshow Break
Wellness & Tradeshow Break
Wellness & Tradeshow Break
Wellness & Tradeshow Break
Wellness & Tradeshow Break
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Take a moment to stretch, refresh, and explore the tradeshow. Visit exhibitors, connect with fellow attendees, and enjoy this opportunity to recharge before the next session.

Scandia Rooms / Odin Conversation Station Lounge
Ballroom Plenary

National Indigenous Economic Strategy (NIES) Update

2:30pm
2:30pm
2:30pm
National Indigenous Economic Strategy (NIES) Update
National Indigenous Economic Strategy (NIES) Update
National Indigenous Economic Strategy (NIES) Update
National Indigenous Economic Strategy (NIES) Update
National Indigenous Economic Strategy (NIES) Update
National Indigenous Economic Strategy (NIES) Update
National Indigenous Economic Strategy (NIES) Update
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The National Indigenous Economic Strategy is designed to drive positive change, address long-standing inequities, and achieve inclusive growth for and with Indigenous communities.

Ballroom Plenary
Ballroom Plenary

Youth Panel

2:50pm
2:50pm
2:50pm
Youth Panel
Youth Panel
Youth Panel
Youth Panel
Youth Panel
Youth Panel
Youth Panel
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Hear directly from inspiring young leaders as they share their perspectives, ideas, and experiences in shaping the future of Indigenous economic development.

Ballroom Plenary
Ballroom Plenary

IAFNER Economic Development Update

3:20pm
3:20pm
3:20pm
IAFNER Economic Development Update
IAFNER Economic Development Update
IAFNER Economic Development Update
IAFNER Economic Development Update
IAFNER Economic Development Update
IAFNER Economic Development Update
IAFNER Economic Development Update
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Ballroom Plenary
Ballroom Plenary

Supply Chain Project Update

3:35pm
3:35pm
3:35pm
Supply Chain Project Update
Supply Chain Project Update
Supply Chain Project Update
Supply Chain Project Update
Supply Chain Project Update
Supply Chain Project Update
Supply Chain Project Update
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Chiefs of Ontario

Ballroom Plenary
Ballroom Plenary

Day 1 Wrap-Up

3:50pm
3:50pm
3:50pm
Day 1 Wrap-Up
Day 1 Wrap-Up
Day 1 Wrap-Up
Day 1 Wrap-Up
Day 1 Wrap-Up
Day 1 Wrap-Up
Day 1 Wrap-Up
Stan Wesley
our MC

Our first day wraps up at 4pm.

Ballroom Plenary

SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP FROM VALHALLA

4pm-4:30pm
4pm-4:30pm
4pm-4:30pm
SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP FROM VALHALLA
SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP FROM VALHALLA
SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP FROM VALHALLA
SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP FROM VALHALLA
SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP FROM VALHALLA
SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP FROM VALHALLA
SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP FROM VALHALLA
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Complimentary shuttles will run from offsite hotels to the main venue, ensuring convenient transportation for all guests.

SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP TO VALHALLA

6pm-6:30pm
6pm-6:30pm
6pm-6:30pm
SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP TO VALHALLA
SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP TO VALHALLA
SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP TO VALHALLA
SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP TO VALHALLA
SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP TO VALHALLA
SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP TO VALHALLA
SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP TO VALHALLA
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Ballroom Entrance

Photo Booth Open for Group Shots

6pm - 7pm
6pm - 7pm
6pm - 7pm
Photo Booth Open for Group Shots
Photo Booth Open for Group Shots
Photo Booth Open for Group Shots
Photo Booth Open for Group Shots
Photo Booth Open for Group Shots
Photo Booth Open for Group Shots
Photo Booth Open for Group Shots
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Photography by Alan Dickson

Ballroom Entrance
Ballroom Plenary

Gala Networking Reception & Photo Oppportunities

6pm
6pm
6pm
Gala Networking Reception & Photo Oppportunities
Gala Networking Reception & Photo Oppportunities
Gala Networking Reception & Photo Oppportunities
Gala Networking Reception & Photo Oppportunities
Gala Networking Reception & Photo Oppportunities
Gala Networking Reception & Photo Oppportunities
Gala Networking Reception & Photo Oppportunities
No items found.
Ballroom Plenary
Ballroom Plenary

Traditional Dance Showcase

7pm
7pm
7pm
Traditional Dance Showcase
Traditional Dance Showcase
Traditional Dance Showcase
Traditional Dance Showcase
Traditional Dance Showcase
Traditional Dance Showcase
Traditional Dance Showcase
Jingle Dress Dancers
ogechidaakwe(g) zhii baa shka igan magod nanandawi shimowaa
Ballroom Plenary

Wine Service

7:20pm
7:20pm
7:20pm
Wine Service
Wine Service
Wine Service
Wine Service
Wine Service
Wine Service
Wine Service
No items found.

Gala Dinner

7:30pm
7:30pm
7:30pm
Gala Dinner
Gala Dinner
Gala Dinner
Gala Dinner
Gala Dinner
Gala Dinner
Gala Dinner
No items found.
Ballroom Plenary

Keynote: Entrepreneurial Journey

7:45pm
7:45pm
7:45pm
Keynote: Entrepreneurial Journey
Keynote: Entrepreneurial Journey
Keynote: Entrepreneurial Journey
Keynote: Entrepreneurial Journey
Keynote: Entrepreneurial Journey
Keynote: Entrepreneurial Journey
Keynote: Entrepreneurial Journey
Jenn Harper
Owner of Cheekbone Beauty Cosmetics
Ballroom Plenary
Ballroom Plenary

EDO & Project of the Year Awards

8:15pm
8:15pm
8:15pm
EDO & Project of the Year Awards
EDO & Project of the Year Awards
EDO & Project of the Year Awards
EDO & Project of the Year Awards
EDO & Project of the Year Awards
EDO & Project of the Year Awards
EDO & Project of the Year Awards
No items found.
Ballroom Plenary
Ballroom Plenary

Nish King (Bobby Narcisse) Show

9pm-10pm
9pm-10pm
9pm-10pm
Nish King (Bobby Narcisse) Show
Nish King (Bobby Narcisse) Show
Nish King (Bobby Narcisse) Show
Nish King (Bobby Narcisse) Show
Nish King (Bobby Narcisse) Show
Nish King (Bobby Narcisse) Show
Nish King (Bobby Narcisse) Show
Bobby Narcisse
as the Nish King
Ballroom Plenary

SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP FROM VALHALLA

10pm-10:30pm
10pm-10:30pm
10pm-10:30pm
SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP FROM VALHALLA
SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP FROM VALHALLA
SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP FROM VALHALLA
SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP FROM VALHALLA
SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP FROM VALHALLA
SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP FROM VALHALLA
SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP FROM VALHALLA
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FNEAC DAY 2

Wednesday September 17, 2025

Wednesday September 17, 2025
Wednesday September 17, 2025
Wednesday September 17, 2025
Wednesday September 17, 2025
Wednesday September 17, 2025
Wednesday September 17, 2025
Wednesday September 17, 2025
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FNEAC DAY 2

SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP TO VALHALLA

7:30am -8:15am
7:30am -8:15am
7:30am -8:15am
SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP TO VALHALLA
SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP TO VALHALLA
SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP TO VALHALLA
SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP TO VALHALLA
SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP TO VALHALLA
SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP TO VALHALLA
SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP TO VALHALLA
No items found.
Ballroom Foyer / Ballroom

Breakfast

8am-9am
8am-9am
8am-9am
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
No items found.
Ballroom Foyer / Ballroom
Ballroom Foyer Coat Check area

Photo Booth Head Shots by Alan Dickson

9am-4pm
9am-4pm
9am-4pm
Photo Booth Head Shots by Alan Dickson
Photo Booth Head Shots by Alan Dickson
Photo Booth Head Shots by Alan Dickson
Photo Booth Head Shots by Alan Dickson
Photo Booth Head Shots by Alan Dickson
Photo Booth Head Shots by Alan Dickson
Photo Booth Head Shots by Alan Dickson
No items found.
Ballroom Foyer Coat Check area

Exhibitor Tradeshow

9am-5pm
9am-5pm
9am-5pm
Exhibitor Tradeshow
Exhibitor Tradeshow
Exhibitor Tradeshow
Exhibitor Tradeshow
Exhibitor Tradeshow
Exhibitor Tradeshow
Exhibitor Tradeshow
No items found.
Ballroom Plenary

Welcome to Day 2

9am
9am
9am
Welcome to Day 2
Welcome to Day 2
Welcome to Day 2
Welcome to Day 2
Welcome to Day 2
Welcome to Day 2
Welcome to Day 2
Stan Wesley
our MC

Day 1 Recap & Day 2 Agenda Review

Ballroom Plenary
Ballroom Plenary

Borders, Business & the Jay Treaty: Navigating Trade & Tariffs

9:10am
9:10am
9:10am
Borders, Business & the Jay Treaty: Navigating Trade & Tariffs
Borders, Business & the Jay Treaty: Navigating Trade & Tariffs
Borders, Business & the Jay Treaty: Navigating Trade & Tariffs
Borders, Business & the Jay Treaty: Navigating Trade & Tariffs
Borders, Business & the Jay Treaty: Navigating Trade & Tariffs
Borders, Business & the Jay Treaty: Navigating Trade & Tariffs
Borders, Business & the Jay Treaty: Navigating Trade & Tariffs
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Explore the impacts of the Jay Treaty, cross-border trade, and tariffs on Indigenous businesses. Learn how these factors play out in practice and what they mean for economic development and opportunity.

Ballroom Plenary
Ballroom Plenary

Keynote Speaker

9:45am
9:45am
9:45am
Keynote Speaker
Keynote Speaker
Keynote Speaker
Keynote Speaker
Keynote Speaker
Keynote Speaker
Keynote Speaker
No items found.
Ballroom Plenary
Scandia Rooms / Odin Conversation Station Lounge

Wellness & Tradeshow Break

10:30am
10:30am
10:30am
Wellness & Tradeshow Break
Wellness & Tradeshow Break
Wellness & Tradeshow Break
Wellness & Tradeshow Break
Wellness & Tradeshow Break
Wellness & Tradeshow Break
Wellness & Tradeshow Break
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Take a moment to stretch, refresh, and explore the tradeshow. Visit exhibitors, connect with fellow attendees, and enjoy this opportunity to recharge before the next session.

Scandia Rooms / Odin Conversation Station Lounge

Workshops

11am
11am
11am
Workshops
Workshops
Workshops
Workshops
Workshops
Workshops
Workshops
No items found.
Ballroom Plenary

Panel Session - Indigenous Procurement

Panel Session - Indigenous Procurement
Panel Session - Indigenous Procurement
Panel Session - Indigenous Procurement
Panel Session - Indigenous Procurement
Panel Session - Indigenous Procurement
Panel Session - Indigenous Procurement
Panel Session - Indigenous Procurement
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This dynamic panel explores how Indigenous businesses and communities can seize growing procurement opportunities across public and private sectors. With Canada’s commitment to increasing Indigenous participation in government contracting through the 5% Indigenous procurement target, and many industries expanding their supplier diversity goals, now is the time to understand how Indigenous procurement can serve as a powerful tool for economic growth and sovereignty.

Ballroom Plenary
Room TBD

Marketing Made Simple: Reaching Your Audience Authentically

Marketing Made Simple: Reaching Your Audience Authentically
Marketing Made Simple: Reaching Your Audience Authentically
Marketing Made Simple: Reaching Your Audience Authentically
Marketing Made Simple: Reaching Your Audience Authentically
Marketing Made Simple: Reaching Your Audience Authentically
Marketing Made Simple: Reaching Your Audience Authentically
Marketing Made Simple: Reaching Your Audience Authentically
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Branding, storytelling, and using social media effectively, with an emphasis on culturally resonant marketing strategies.

Room TBD
Room TBD

Capacity Building and Workforce Development

Capacity Building and Workforce Development
Capacity Building and Workforce Development
Capacity Building and Workforce Development
Capacity Building and Workforce Development
Capacity Building and Workforce Development
Capacity Building and Workforce Development
Capacity Building and Workforce Development
Ziggy Beardy

Identifying and responding to labour market needs Creating training-to-employment pipelines for Nation members (AETS, CMO)

Room TBD

Lunch

12pm
12pm
12pm
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
No items found.
Ballroom Plenary

Panel Discussion on Navigating Capital: Practical Tools from Experts & Investors

1pm
1pm
1pm
Panel Discussion on Navigating Capital: Practical Tools from Experts & Investors
Panel Discussion on Navigating Capital: Practical Tools from Experts & Investors
Panel Discussion on Navigating Capital: Practical Tools from Experts & Investors
Panel Discussion on Navigating Capital: Practical Tools from Experts & Investors
Panel Discussion on Navigating Capital: Practical Tools from Experts & Investors
Panel Discussion on Navigating Capital: Practical Tools from Experts & Investors
Panel Discussion on Navigating Capital: Practical Tools from Experts & Investors
Dan Adams
Head, BMO Office of Reconciliation
Katelyn Lawson
Senior Relationship Manager, Commercial Banking - Indigenous Markets, RBC

An overview of financial resources - including grants, loans, and Indigenous investment funds - plus guidance on preparing applications and working effectively with funders.

Ballroom Plenary

Workshops

2pm
2pm
2pm
Workshops
Workshops
Workshops
Workshops
Workshops
Workshops
Workshops
No items found.
Ballroom Plenary

Digital Growth Strategies for Indigenous Businesses (Using AI Tools)

Digital Growth Strategies for Indigenous Businesses (Using AI Tools)
Digital Growth Strategies for Indigenous Businesses (Using AI Tools)
Digital Growth Strategies for Indigenous Businesses (Using AI Tools)
Digital Growth Strategies for Indigenous Businesses (Using AI Tools)
Digital Growth Strategies for Indigenous Businesses (Using AI Tools)
Digital Growth Strategies for Indigenous Businesses (Using AI Tools)
Digital Growth Strategies for Indigenous Businesses (Using AI Tools)
Liz Cripps
WACADS Group Inc.

Explore how First Nations communities can assert control over their data and harness AI to strengthen governance, planning, and self-determination. Learn about e-commerce strategies, digital tools, and website best practices to optimize online sales. Gain insights into how AI can be applied to support both community development and business growth.

Ballroom Plenary
Room TBD

Indigenous Participation Plan Toolkit Presentation

Indigenous Participation Plan Toolkit Presentation
Indigenous Participation Plan Toolkit Presentation
Indigenous Participation Plan Toolkit Presentation
Indigenous Participation Plan Toolkit Presentation
Indigenous Participation Plan Toolkit Presentation
Indigenous Participation Plan Toolkit Presentation
Indigenous Participation Plan Toolkit Presentation
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This toolkit is designed to support First Nations communities and economic development officers in preparing Indigenous Participation Plans (IPPs) of all types. It offers practical guidance, resources, and examples to strengthen community participation and effective planning.

Room TBD
Room TBD

Comprehensive Community Planning (CCP) and Emergency Planning

Comprehensive Community Planning (CCP) and Emergency Planning
Comprehensive Community Planning (CCP) and Emergency Planning
Comprehensive Community Planning (CCP) and Emergency Planning
Comprehensive Community Planning (CCP) and Emergency Planning
Comprehensive Community Planning (CCP) and Emergency Planning
Comprehensive Community Planning (CCP) and Emergency Planning
Comprehensive Community Planning (CCP) and Emergency Planning
No items found.
Room TBD
Scandia Rooms / Odin Conversation Station Lounge

Wellness & Tradeshow Break

2:45pm
2:45pm
2:45pm
Wellness & Tradeshow Break
Wellness & Tradeshow Break
Wellness & Tradeshow Break
Wellness & Tradeshow Break
Wellness & Tradeshow Break
Wellness & Tradeshow Break
Wellness & Tradeshow Break
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Take a moment to stretch, refresh, and explore the tradeshow. Visit exhibitors, connect with fellow attendees, and enjoy this opportunity to recharge before the next session.

Scandia Rooms / Odin Conversation Station Lounge

Offsite Tours & Onsite Crafts

3pm - 5:30pm
3pm - 5:30pm
3pm - 5:30pm
Offsite Tours & Onsite Crafts
Offsite Tours & Onsite Crafts
Offsite Tours & Onsite Crafts
Offsite Tours & Onsite Crafts
Offsite Tours & Onsite Crafts
Offsite Tours & Onsite Crafts
Offsite Tours & Onsite Crafts
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At 3:00pm, buses will depart from the Valhalla for our offsite activity, returning at 5:30pm for dinner.

If you’d rather stay onsite, enjoy a relaxed afternoon in the main Ballroom with crafts starting at 3:15pm, snacks, and good company.

SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP FROM VALHALLA

5:30pm - 6pm
5:30pm - 6pm
5:30pm - 6pm
SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP FROM VALHALLA
SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP FROM VALHALLA
SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP FROM VALHALLA
SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP FROM VALHALLA
SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP FROM VALHALLA
SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP FROM VALHALLA
SHUTTLE BUS PICK UP FROM VALHALLA
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Mario's Bowl

Evening Networking: Bowling

6:30pm - 9:30pm
6:30pm - 9:30pm
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Evening Networking: Bowling
Evening Networking: Bowling
Evening Networking: Bowling
Evening Networking: Bowling
Evening Networking: Bowling
Evening Networking: Bowling
Evening Networking: Bowling
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Mario's Bowl
FNEAC DAY 3

Wednesday September 18, 2024

Wednesday September 18, 2024
Wednesday September 18, 2024
Wednesday September 18, 2024
Wednesday September 18, 2024
Wednesday September 18, 2024
Wednesday September 18, 2024
Wednesday September 18, 2024
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FNEAC DAY 3
Ballroom Foyer / Ballroom

Breakfast

8am-9am
8am-9am
8am-9am
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
No items found.
Ballroom Foyer / Ballroom

Exhibitor Tradeshow

9am-12pm
9am-12pm
9am-12pm
Exhibitor Tradeshow
Exhibitor Tradeshow
Exhibitor Tradeshow
Exhibitor Tradeshow
Exhibitor Tradeshow
Exhibitor Tradeshow
Exhibitor Tradeshow
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Welcome to Day 3

9am
9am
9am
Welcome to Day 3
Welcome to Day 3
Welcome to Day 3
Welcome to Day 3
Welcome to Day 3
Welcome to Day 3
Welcome to Day 3
Stan Wesley
our MC

Day 2 Recap

Ballroom Plenary

Circle of Matriarchs - Sharing Our Voices

9:10am
9:10am
9:10am
Circle of Matriarchs - Sharing Our Voices
Circle of Matriarchs - Sharing Our Voices
Circle of Matriarchs - Sharing Our Voices
Circle of Matriarchs - Sharing Our Voices
Circle of Matriarchs - Sharing Our Voices
Circle of Matriarchs - Sharing Our Voices
Circle of Matriarchs - Sharing Our Voices
Sandi Boucher
Sandi Boucher, Consultant/Trainer
Sarah Hopkins
Three Sisters Consulting

Join a dynamic panel of women leaders who are transforming the landscape of economic development. This session will explore the challenges, successes, and opportunities women face while driving meaningful change in businesses, communities, and regional economies.

Ballroom Plenary
Ballroom Plenary

Draft Action Plan for Truth & Reconciliation

10:10am
10:10am
10:10am
Draft Action Plan for Truth & Reconciliation
Draft Action Plan for Truth & Reconciliation
Draft Action Plan for Truth & Reconciliation
Draft Action Plan for Truth & Reconciliation
Draft Action Plan for Truth & Reconciliation
Draft Action Plan for Truth & Reconciliation
Draft Action Plan for Truth & Reconciliation
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Ballroom Plenary
Scandia Rooms / Odin Conversation Station Lounge

Wellness & Tradeshow Break

10:30am
10:30am
10:30am
Wellness & Tradeshow Break
Wellness & Tradeshow Break
Wellness & Tradeshow Break
Wellness & Tradeshow Break
Wellness & Tradeshow Break
Wellness & Tradeshow Break
Wellness & Tradeshow Break
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Our final opportunity to explore the tradeshow.

Scandia Rooms / Odin Conversation Station Lounge
Ballroom Plenary

Closing Panel- Current Economic Landscape Challenges & Opportunities Takeaways

11am
11am
11am
Closing Panel- Current Economic Landscape Challenges & Opportunities Takeaways
Closing Panel- Current Economic Landscape Challenges & Opportunities Takeaways
Closing Panel- Current Economic Landscape Challenges & Opportunities Takeaways
Closing Panel- Current Economic Landscape Challenges & Opportunities Takeaways
Closing Panel- Current Economic Landscape Challenges & Opportunities Takeaways
Closing Panel- Current Economic Landscape Challenges & Opportunities Takeaways
Closing Panel- Current Economic Landscape Challenges & Opportunities Takeaways
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Hear from Indigenous business leaders, procurement experts, and government representatives as they discuss practical pathways to success, barriers that need to be dismantled, and innovative strategies for building procurement readiness. This session will also examine how procurement can create long-term community benefits when aligned with Nation priorities and values.

Ballroom Plenary

Conference Wrap Up & Main Prizes

11:45am
11:45am
11:45am
Conference Wrap Up & Main Prizes
Conference Wrap Up & Main Prizes
Conference Wrap Up & Main Prizes
Conference Wrap Up & Main Prizes
Conference Wrap Up & Main Prizes
Conference Wrap Up & Main Prizes
Conference Wrap Up & Main Prizes
Stan Wesley
our MC

Closing Remarks

11:55am
11:55am
11:55am
Closing Remarks
Closing Remarks
Closing Remarks
Closing Remarks
Closing Remarks
Closing Remarks
Closing Remarks
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Closing Prayer & Travel Drum Song

12pm
12pm
12pm
Closing Prayer & Travel Drum Song
Closing Prayer & Travel Drum Song
Closing Prayer & Travel Drum Song
Closing Prayer & Travel Drum Song
Closing Prayer & Travel Drum Song
Closing Prayer & Travel Drum Song
Closing Prayer & Travel Drum Song
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Ballroom Foyer

Takeaway Lunch

12:15pm - 1pm
12:15pm - 1pm
12:15pm - 1pm
Takeaway Lunch
Takeaway Lunch
Takeaway Lunch
Takeaway Lunch
Takeaway Lunch
Takeaway Lunch
Takeaway Lunch
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Grab a meal for the road!

Ballroom Foyer