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Tickets remain available to join hundreds of business, government and indigenous communities for dialogue on the role partnerships play on the road to economic reconciliation.
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Nations National Assembly President Roseanne Archibald will appear prominently at the annual Indigenous Partnerships Success Showcase (IPSS) conference that seeks to get all Canadians working together to accelerate reconciliation through working relationships better.
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National Leader Archibald’s unwavering dedication to promoting the welfare of indigenous peoples spans decades. IPSS Chair Ian Campbell said her presence at the event signified a pivotal moment in the movement we are promoting for mutual prosperity.
Open to all, IPSS will enable delegates from diverse sectors to be better equipped to drive all types of organizations to greater success in partnerships that involve business, communities and governments.
“The differentiating factor of IPSS is its equal focus on business, culture and relationships. Attendees will not only learn about the latest ideas from thought leaders, but they will also get a chance to network with people from different sectors and perspectives,” said Sheryl Yaremko of GCT Global Container Terminals, Sponsor Sponsor For the event since 2020, by bringing these important components together, IPSS is helping to lay the groundwork for new initiatives that are shaping the future of business.
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In addition to the National Chair, distinguished speakers from Newly released agenda Includes:
- Bill Lomax, the new CEO of First Nations Bank of Canada, which owns and controls more than 80 percent Indigenous people.
- Chief Advisor Crystal Smith, elected leader of the Hesla Nation, pioneer of the first indigenously owned LNG export terminal.
- Chief Willie Cellars is the leader of the Williams Lake First Nation, which owns more than a dozen businesses from land development to logging.
- Jocelyn Formsma, CEO of the National Association of Friendship Centers, whose members provide culturally relevant programs and services to urban Indigenous people across Canada.
- presence. Harjit Sajjan, Canada’s Minister for International Development and Minister in Charge of the Pacific Economic Development Agency.
- Kimberly Murray, Independent Special Interviewer.
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The conference highlights the critical role of establishing cultural recognition and respect before achieving truly successful partnerships in business and beyond.
The indigenous economy is diverse and growing, and includes various industries such as natural resources, telecommunications, tourism, real estate development, and more. The National Indigenous Economic Development Board (NAEDB) has estimated that the Indigenous economy could contribute up to $100 billion to Canada’s GDP by 2024.
On June 1, National President Archibald will outline her vision for economic reconciliation, followed by a discussion with award-winning journalist Tina House of APTN.
says Karen Ristol, who will moderate the keynote session with Kimberly Murray and president of Willie Cellars. “We will celebrate the companies and Indigenous communities who have come together to do this, and hear from them about the challenges and misunderstandings they have overcome moving forward together.”
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IPSS 2023 is among Canada’s premier reconciliation conferences, with over 60 speakers as well as award-winning Indigenous performers such as Joey Stylez and Carsen Gray. Speakers will talk about a mix of urban and rural topics – salmon farming, mining, environmental stewardship, youth leadership, urban land development, export and trade, benefiting from indigenous businesses, Treaty 8, the digital economy and more.
In addition to sponsor sponsor GCT Global Container Terminals, IPSS is made possible by the support of Enbridge Inc. and TELUS, Beedie Development, Vancouver Community College, Coalition of First Nations for Finfish Stewardship, LNG Canada, Woodfibre LNG, and other valuable sponsors.
Tickets can be purchased here.
About IPSS
The Indigenous Partnerships Success Showcase (IPSS) is a leading platform for celebrating Indigenous successes, strengthening partnerships and promoting sustainable development. The annual event provides a unique opportunity for participants to connect, learn and be inspired by the achievements of Indigenous communities in Canada.
The assembly takes place in the traditional lands of the nations of Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh).
Media contact:
Josiah Hines
778-677-2233
Josiah@resourceworks.com
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