Event

The Indigenous-led Economy

On May 17, join Canada 2020 for a day of solutions-oriented conversations on Indigenous-led economic development projects, with an eye to the future.

Reconciliation must be central to any vision for the future of Canada. Key to this ongoing project is a deeper understanding of economic inequality faced by Indigenous communities across Canada, the people and projects that are working toward closing the gap, and the opportunities this shift can foster for the Canadian economy.

The lunchtime keynote will feature The Hon. Marc Miller, Minister of Crown Indigenous Relations in conversation with Mark Podlasly, Director of Economic Policy at the First Nations Major Projects Coalition.

Event cost: $150 (includes breakfast and lunch)

Featured Participants

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    Cherie Brant

    Partner and National Leader, Indigenous Law, BLG

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    Derek Nepinak

    Chief, Pine Creek First Nation

    Biography
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    Margaret Kenequanash

    CEO, Wataynikaneyap Power

    Biography
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    Hon. Jeanie McLean

    Yukon MLA, Minister of Education, Minister responsible for the Women and Gender Equity Directorate

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    Crystal Smith

    Chief, Haisla Nation

    Biography
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    Hillary Thatcher

    Managing Director, Indigenous and Northern Investments, Canadian Infrastructure Bank

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    Mark Podlasly

    Chief Sustainability Officer, First Nations Major Project Coalition

    Biography
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    Thomas Benjoe

    President & CEO, FHQ Developments

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    Corey Ellis

    Co-founder & CEO, Growcer

    Biography
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    Hon. Marc Miller

    Minister of Crown–Indigenous Relations

    Biography
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    Tabatha Bull

    President & CEO, Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business

Presenting Partners

  • RBC Royal Bank
  • LiUNA!

Event Partners

  • CN
  • Alar Strategy Group
  • Pembina
  • Cedar LNG
  • Microsoft