Welcoming remarks from emcee JP Gladu; Lucie Perreault of FEDNOR, and other special guests from Nishnawbe Aski Nation; Fort William First Nation; our Leading Sponsors & Municipal, Provincial, & Federal Dignitaries.

9:45 AM

Setting the Objectives: Why this Gathering?

Frank McKay, Nishnawbe Aski Nation

10:00 AM

Why a First Nations Economic Development Network is Important

Michael Bonshor, Michelle Toner, Matthew Foss & Moderator Peggy Domingue of OFNEDA

10:45 AM

Trade Show and Coffee break

Featuring Special Greetings from the Honourable Greg Rickford

11:15 AM

Panel: How to Grow Your Economic Development Corporation

Paul Gruner, Joe Moses, Jonathan Mamakwa & Jason Rasevych

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Beneath the Surface: Entrepreneurship in Mining

Carol Danielson, Angie Marshall, Tammy Lehtinen, Mark Bell & Moderator Joe Moses

1:45 PM

Branching Out: Entrepreneurship in the Forestry Sector

Alex Peters, David Flood, Peter Kibzey, Lauri Sikanen & Moderator Jason Rasevych

2:30 PM

Trade Show and Coffee break

3:15 PM

Fireside Chat: How to Negotiate With Companies

Featuring Margaret Kenequanash in conversation with JP Gladu & Darrell Beaulieu

4:00 PM

Closing Remarks

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 28, 2024

8:00 AM

9:00 AM

Opening Prayer

with Elder Martha Sturgeon

9:15 AM

Introduction to Day 2

JP Gladu

9:25 AM

Tribal Council Panel – Vision for Far North First Nation Network

Harvey Yesno, John Beardy, Ben Raison, Colin French & Colin Zarecki

10:30 AM

Coffee Break and Trade Show

11:15 AM

Building Together: Nation-to-Nation Collaboration in Infrastructure and Regional Planning

Darrell Beaulieu, Chief Raymond Flett, Michael McKay, Ahmed Maria & Moderator Matthew Jackson

12:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM

Northern Lights: Empowering First Nations Youth in Northern Ontario for a Bright Future

Renee Boucher, Una Gott & Moderator Thomas Benjoe

2:00 PM

Trade Show Closes

5:00 PM

Gala Night

Featuring guest speaker Bill Lomax and entertainment provided by Robin Ranger and Orville Councillor

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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 29, 2024

8:00 AM

breakout

Registration and Breakfast

9:00 AM

breakout

Opening Prayer

with Elder Victor Pelletier

9:15 AM

breakout

Introduction to Day 3

JP Gladu

9:25 AM

breakout

Cultural Ventures: First Nation Business Shaping Sustainable Tourism

Jennifer King-Callon, Luke Reynolds, Luke Wassegijig & Paul Amano

11:15 AM

breakout

Northern Prosperity: Navigating First Nation Business Growth and Access to Capital

Dan Adams, Santosh Patel, Erin Dupuis, Booker Cornea & Moderator Brandy Oliveira

11:30 AM

breakout

Closing Remarks

12:00 PM

breakout

Lunch

Lunch available for departing guests.