Indigenous Opportunities Forum 2024

Greater Vancouver Board of Trade's annual event that brings together local First Nations and the region's business and economic development leaders to connect, discuss, and learn about projects, partnerships, and opportunities for shared growth in the region.

This year's forum will explore the role that Indigenous businesses and communities play in building a prosperous and equitable region and provide you with a meaningful learning opportunity for your business' reconciliation journey.

Join us for an inspiring event that brings together local First Nations, business leaders, and economic development professionals to connect, share, and learn about the projects and partnerships spearheaded by Indigenous communities in the region. We will explore actions being taken to fulfill the Truth and Reconciliation Call to Action 92, advancing Indigenous-led prosperity and inclusive growth for all in the region.

Keynote Presentation:

Chief Crystal Smith
Haisla Nation

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Leaders in Indigenous Economic Development

Stephen Lee

Chief Executive Officer, Musqueam Capital Corporation

Mindy Wight

Chief Executive Officer, Nch'ḵay̓ Development Corporation

Graham Wood

Chief Executive Officer, Sacred Waters Developments

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Partnerships for Shared Prosperity

Dana Martin

Vice President, Indigenous Financial Services, Scotiabank

Catherine Pennington

Director, Indigenous Advisory Services, Global Infrastructure Advisory, KPMG

Dianne Sparrow

Manager, Indigenous Relations, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority

Additional speakers to be announced.

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This event is presented by the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade's Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council (DLC) Program. The DLC, an evolution of the Women's Leadership Council program, is an inclusive program that champions and advocates for leadership that best reflects the diversity of the Greater Vancouver region. The DLC focuses on addressing issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion to encourage allyship and enhance business innovation. The DLC is committed to investing in the participation and promotion of underrepresented groups, while supporting the business community to achieve their diversity and inclusion goals. Learn more boardoftrade.com/programs.

Thursday, September 26, 2024

7:30 AM

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Location:Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
BC Ballroom
900 W Georgia St.
Vancouver, BC

Members:
Individuals: $249 + GST
Table of 8: $2,300 + GST

Non-Members:
Individuals: $349 + GST
Table of 8: $3,300 + GST

Schedule:Registration and Breakfast: 7:30 - 8:00 a.m.
Program: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

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Indigenous Relations - Working in conjunction with Indigenous communities across the CN network, our priority is to strengthen ties, cultivate and develop mutually beneficial relationships, and create economic opportunities to work toward reconciliation. We recognize the importance of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and its guiding principles within the context of existing Canadian and U.S. law.

CN’s commitment to developing respectful and sustainable relationships with all Indigenous peoples across the CN network is in line with our commitment to reconciliation, our Indigenous Vision adopted in 2013 and our Indigenous Relations Policy adopted in 2024.

Invest Vancouver is Metro Vancouver’s regional economic development service. To amplify economic opportunities and advance broadly shared prosperity, Invest Vancouver attracts strategic investment in key export-oriented industries, conducts research and policy analysis, and fosters collaboration on a local, national, and global scale to facilitate the creation of high-quality jobs to achieve a resilient and inclusive regional economy. Invest Vancouver also supports initiatives that highlight Indigenous business success stories and partnership opportunities to advance economic reconciliation. Visit Invest Vancouver to learn more.

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has a federal public interest mandate to enable Canada's trade through the Port of Vancouver—Canada's largest port. The port authority works collaboratively with terminal operators, supply chain partners and government to ensure Canadians and businesses can reliably access world markets, whether it's to export high-value Canadian products or import the goods families and businesses rely on every day.

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Indigenous Opportunities Forum 2024 Presented by CN: Advancing Indigenous-Led Prosperity

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Leaders in Indigenous Economic Development

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Partnerships for Shared Prosperity