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Indigenous Procurement Event
CCIB’s Supply Change team will be hosting a full-day Indigenous Procurement Event which will include a series of panel discussions with both Corporate and Indigenous Business members, networking opportunities, and a tradeshow component.
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Indigenous Procurement Event

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Date and Time

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

Location

River Cree Resort and Casino
Enoch, AB

Event Overview

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:

  • Indigenous Procurement Panel Discussions with Certified Indigenous Businesses, Indigenous Procurement Champions and Government representatives from Public Services and Procurement Canada, City of Edmonton and Yukon Territory.
  • Indigenous Business Tradeshow: Experience a wide variety of goods and services that highlight the creativity and innovation within Indigenous communities.

Featured Speakers

Elder Ann Campiou for Enoch Headshot Supply Change Event

Elder

Ann Campiou
Elder for Enoch

Holly Fortier Headshot Supply Change Event

Master of Ceremonies

Holly Fortier
CEO/Founder, Nisto

Cadmus Delorme Headshot Supply Change Event

Keynote Speaker

Cadmus Delorme
CEO/Founder
One Hoop Advisory Services

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Moderator

Philip Ducharme
VP, Entrepreneurship & Procurement, CCIB

Stan Higgins Headshot Supply Change Event

Panelist

Stan Higgins
Owner, VersaPile Inc.

Nella Sajlovic Headshot Supply Change Event

Panelist

Nella Sajlovic
Owner, Karhiio Consulting

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Panelist

Sandy Sanderson
Owner/Operator, Askiy Mat Services

Jenny Stephens Headshot Supply Change Event

Panelist

Jenny Stephens
CEO, Total Trenchless

Jordan Jolicouer Headshot Supply Change Event

Moderator

Jordan Jolicoeur
CEO, Carvel Electric Ltd.

Nicole Baker Headshot Supply Change Event

Panelist

Nicole Baker
Sr. Advisor of Community & Indigenous Engagement, Enbridge

Derek Gelinas Headshot Supply Change Event

Panelist

Derek Gelinas
Area Manager – Supply Chain Management, GDLS

Mariana Welsh Headshot Supply Change Event

Panelist

Marina Welsh
Supply Chain Manager, ATCO

Patrick Twinn Headshot Supply Change Event

Panelist

Patrick Twinn
Director, Indigenous Relations,
ATB Financial

Supply change Director

Moderator

Natalie Adams
Director, Supply Change™, CCIB

Dylan Bogus Headshot Supply Change Event

Panelist

Dolan Bogus
Outreach & Procurement Team Lead,
Procurement Assistance Canada,
PSPC – West Region

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Panelist

Katy Mead
Director of Supply Services
Yukon Government

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Panelist

Jennifer Smid
Director of Procurement
City of Edmonton

Day 1: October 15

Pre-event set up and reception.

2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Tradeshow Booth Set Up

5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Pre-Event Reception

Entertainment:

DJ Sarah Good Medicine

Day 2: October 16

Full day procurement event agenda.

8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Registration & Tradeshow Opens

Light Breakfast served

9:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Welcome and Open Remarks

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.

Certified Indigenous Business Panel

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.

Tradeshow and Networking

12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Lunch Break

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.

Certified Indigenous Business Panel

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.

Tradeshow & Networking

Refreshment Break.

3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

Government Procurement Panel

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.

Closing Remarks

5 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Tradeshow Takedown

Accommodation

Book your room at River Cree Resort and Casino.

Tradeshow Exhibitors

There are a limited number of tradeshow booths available for Certified Indigenous Business exhibitors.

Deadline to apply for a booth: Closed

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Date and Time

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

Location

River Cree Resort and Casino
Enoch, AB

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