4th Annual Indigenous Economic Development Forum

On November 27, Canada 2020 is continuing the conversation on Indigenous economic development in Canada by hosting our 4th annual forum in Ottawa.

The Forum will emphasize the urgent need to keep up the momentum on Indigenous economic reconciliation and development, and will highlight success stories and innovative new approaches to expanding economic and educational opportunities with Indigenous communities across the country.

The program includes a full day of panel discussions, keynotes, presentations and networking, as well as an evening dinner event for participants and other special guests working to advance Indigenous economic development opportunities in Canada and around the world.

Registration is now open.

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Click here to download the Forum Agenda.

Following up on our previous conversation on economic reconciliation, Canada 2020 will host a full-day program and dinner event in Ottawa featuring discussions about the state of connectivity, infrastructure development, skills, training and entrepreneurial supports for Indigenous communities across Canada.

Registrants can join the Forum, the Dinner or both. Pricing is as follows (+ HST):

Forum: $195.00
Dinner Event: $195.00* – SOLD OUT
Forum + Dinner Event: $340 – SOLD OUT

* Tables of 10 available ($1800.00) – SOLD OUT

UPDATE: Please note that the Forum and Dinner Event will now be held at THE WESTIN OTTAWA in the TWENTYTWO BALLROOM.

Canada 2020 is also pleased to be working with a number of Indigenous entrepreneur and youth networks, as well as other charitable and NGO programs supporting indigenous education and empowerment. If you are interested in applying for our support program, or would like more information, please contact mira@canada2020.ca.

Featured Participants

Chloe Ferguson
The Early Years Program Director, The Martin Family Initiative
Clint Davis
President & CEO, North 35 Capital Partners
Dawn Madahbee Leach
General Manager, Waubetek
Goldy Hyder
President & CEO, Business Council of Canada
Hon. Anne McLellan
Senior Advisor, Bennett Jones Bio
Jace Meyer
Indigenous Entrepreneurship Lead, Shopify
Jennifer Harper
CEO, Cheekbone Beauty
Madora Moshonsky
Senior Advisor, Indigenous Banking Unit, Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Michael Wernick
Former Clerk of the Privy Council of Canada
Natan Obed
President | ITK, Canada’s National Inuit Leader
Patrice Gilbert
Vice President, Human Resources, Agnico Eagle
Penny Favel
Vice President, Environment, Land & Indigenous Relations, TC Energy
Peter Forton
President & CEO, Capital for Aboriginal Prosperity & Entrepreneurship (CAPE) Fund
Phil Fontaine
OC, OM, former National Chief of AFN, activist, and advisor on Indigenous relations
Photinie Koustavlis
Director General, Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN)
Richard Storrie
President & CEO, Diavik
Right Honourable Paul Martin
Former Prime Minister of Canada Bio
Sean McFarling
Legal Counsel, LiUNA
Sheldon Wuttunee
President & CEO, Saskatchewan First Nations Natural Resource Centre of Excellence