Schedule
8:00am Pipe Ceremony (Optional) & Breakfast
9:15am Prayer Song & Welcome
9:30am Keynote Presentation
Shared Futures: Economic Reconciliation in Action
10:15am Break/Purposeful Networking
10:45am Panel Discussion
The Matriarchy: The year of the Women's Pipe
11:30am Introduction to Breakout Sessions
12:00pm Lunch break
1:00pm Breakout Sessions
3:00pm Break/Purposeful Networking
3:30pm Action Presentation
4:00pm Closing & Next Steps​
4:15pm Roundtable for Designated Sponsors
Session Descriptions
Breakout Session 1: Building Indigenous Procurement Relationships
Explore the transformative potential of Indigenous procurement through a relational lens. This session highlights the benefits of prioritizing Indigenous business partnerships. Discover promising practices that foster supply chain integration and drive progress in your organization.
Breakout Session 2: A Pathway to Indigenous Entrepreneurship
Afternoon
Explore the transformative intersection of Indigenous perspectives and modern business practices. This session delves into the unique challenges and triumphs of Indigenous entrepreneurship, offering insights into balancing traditional values with contemporary business strategies. Discover the thriving ecosystem of nationally recognized Indigenous-owned businesses.
Breakout Session 3: Unlocking Opportunities of Indigenous Partnership with Non-Indigenous Businesses
Explore the transformative potential of Indigenous participation in mainstream businesses. This session highlights the benefits of fostering Indigenous inclusion and representation across various sectors. Discover promising practices that drive progress in creating a more equitable and inclusive ecosystem for Indigenous professionals to thrive.
Breakout Session 4: The Role of the Matriarch in Business and Leadership
This powerful session spotlights the unique challenges and immense potential of Indigenous women entrepreneurs. Explore the specific barriers Indigenous women face in accessing capital, navigating cultural dynamics, and breaking the intergenerational cycle of marginalization. Built from the inspiring stories and role models of Indigenous businesswomen who have paved the way, showcasing the vital support systems and mentorship programs empowering the next generation.
Journey of Reconciliation: Being a Good Relative
In the spirit of reconciliation, and to support Indigenous People, we must first understand our own unique relationships to the land where we live and the people of that land. In this informal, conversational style presentation, Karen and Jane will share stories, reflections, and different ways of thinking about these relationships and what they mean for our work with EPE, and for our lives. Participants will engage in conversation to develop strategies for moving forward in a good way.