Tuesday, October 15, 2024
5 p.m. to 7 p.m. MDT | Pre-event
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MDT | Main event
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
5 p.m. to 7 p.m. MDT | Pre-event
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MDT | Main event
River Cree Resort and Casino
Enoch, AB
We are excited to invite you to a dynamic and enriching day dedicated to showcasing and advancing Indigenous entrepreneurship and procurement. Our event promises a comprehensive experience featuring:
Ann Campiou
Elder for Enoch
Holly Fortier
CEO/Founder, Nisto
Cadmus Delorme
CEO/Founder
One Hoop Advisory Services
Philip Ducharme
VP, Entrepreneurship & Procurement, CCIB
Stan Higgins
Owner, VersaPile Inc.
Nella Sajlovic
Owner, Karhiio Consulting
Sandy Sanderson
Owner/Operator, Askiy Mat Services
Jenny Stephens
CEO, Total Trenchless
Jordan Jolicoeur
CEO, Carvel Electric Ltd.
Nicole Baker
Sr. Advisor of Community & Indigenous Engagement, Enbridge
Derek Gelinas
Area Manager – Supply Chain Management, GDLS
Marina Welsh
Supply Chain Manager, ATCO
Patrick Twinn
Director, Indigenous Relations,
ATB Financial
Natalie Adams
Director, Supply Change™, CCIB
Dolan Bogus
Outreach & Procurement Team Lead,
Procurement Assistance Canada,
PSPC – West Region
Katy Mead
Director of Supply Services
Yukon Government
Jennifer Smid
Director of Procurement
City of Edmonton
Pre-event set up and reception.
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Entertainment:
DJ Sarah Good Medicine
Full day procurement event agenda.
8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Light Breakfast served
9:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.
The Indigenous Procurement Event will commence with the opening blessings from Elder Ann Campiou in recognition for Enoch.
Holly Fortier will be leading the discussions at our event, ensuring a dynamic and insightful experience for all attendees.
Ann Campiou, Elder for Enoch
Host:
Holly Fortier, CEO/Founder, Nisto
Entertainment:
Dancing Cree
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
A panel discussion featuring Certified Indigenous Businesses sharing their successes and recommendations with regards to procurement opportunities within all supply chains of Canada and beyond. In addition, learn how innovation from Indigenous businesses is doing more than just fulfilling a contract requirement.
Moderator:
Philip Ducharme, VP, Entrepreneurship & Procurement, CCIB
Panelists:
Stan Higgins, Owner, VersaPile Inc.
Nella Sajlovic, Owner, Karhiio Consulting
Sandy Sanderson, Owner/Operator, Askiy Mat Services
Jenny Stephens, CEO, Total Trenchless
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Indigenous Lunch Buffet, Entertainment (12:45 p.m.) and Keynote Presentation (1 p.m.).
Cadmus Delorme recognized early on that entrepreneurship could be a powerful tool for economic empowerment. By fostering Indigenous-owned businesses and encouraging entrepreneurial activity, he sought to address longstanding economic disparities. Hear how his ventures aimed not only to achieve business success but also to create lasting impact within Indigenous communities.
Entertainment
Keynote:
Cadmus Delorme, Founder and CEO, One Hoop Advisory Services
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
A panel discussion with Supply Change’s Indigenous Procurement Champions on how they implemented strategies and targets to increase Indigenous participation within their supply chains. Learn why including Indigenous businesses within their vendor base has made good business sense and what corporate Canada can do to become an Indigenous Procurement Champion and increase Indigenous procurement opportunities.
Moderator:
Jordan Jolicoeur, CEO, Carvel Electric Ltd.
Panelists:
Nicole Baker, Sr. Advisor of Community & Indigenous Engagement, Enbridge
Derek Gelinas, Area Manager – Supply Chain Management, GDLS
Mariana Welsh, Supply Chain Manager, ATCO
Patrick Twinn, Director, Indigenous Relations, ATB Financial
2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Refreshment Break.
3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
All levels of government have a responsibility to ensure that Indigenous businesses are full partners in procurement opportunities. Hear from government reps on policies and procedures that their respective governments have implemented and actioned to increase their procurement spend with Certified Indigenous Businesses.
Moderator:
Natalie Adams, Director, Supply Change™, CCIB
Panelists:
Dolan Bogus, Outreach & Procurement Team Lead, Procurement Assistance Canada, PSPC – West Region
Katy Mead, Director of Supply Services, Yukon Government
Jennifer Smid, Director of Procurement, City of Edmonton
4:45 p.m. – 5 p.m.
5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
There are a limited number of tradeshow booths available for Certified Indigenous Business exhibitors.
Deadline to apply for a booth: Closed
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
5 p.m. to 7 p.m. MDT | Pre-event
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MDT | Main event
River Cree Resort and Casino
Enoch, AB