WHY FORWARD SUMMIT?
Forward Summit, taking place in February, 2019, is an Indigenous-led, multi-day conference dedicated to advancing economic partnerships, discovering opportunities for change and supporting national relationships between Canada’s industry leaders and Indigenous Communities.
Throughout the three-day Summit, you’ll meet with Indigenous leaders, listen to ground-breaking panels, take part in important roundtables and enhance relationships in a relaxed and professional environment.
Forward Summit is a platform to introduce and grow initiatives with the support of key resources and community members.
SUPPORTING INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES IN CANADA CAN HAVE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE ECONOMY
"CANADA'S UNTAPPED INDIGENOUS WORKFORCE WORTH $27.7 BILLION "
WHO YOU'LL MEET
Meet the national voices of the Indigenous community. Forward Summit brings together community leaders, influencers and business professionals who are focused on strengthening relationships, economic development, economic reconciliation and more.
JP Gladu
Leadership Council Co-Chair
President & CEO Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business
Chief Bernice Martial
Cold Lake First Nations
Charles Weaselhead
Leadership Council Co-Chair
Former Blood Tribe (Kainai), Treaty 7 Grand Chief
Guy Lonechild
Chief Executive Officer First Nations Power Authority
COUNTDOWN TO FORWARD SUMMIT
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CONFERENCE BY THE NUMBERS
400+ Attendees
8 Industry Sectors Represented
3 Days
25 Panels and Roundtables
100+ Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Speakers
50+ Nationwide Indigenous Communities Represented
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