Indigenous Opportunities 2020: Charting a Prosperous Path Forward
How has COVID-19 impacted and affected Indigenous peoples and communities? Learn how communities are faring and adapting their services to meet this historic challenge.
The key to future prosperity and success is a strong and inclusive recovery. This event will explore how Indigenous Nations are working, often alongside industry and organizational partners, to promote economic recovery and to foster positive dialogue and change to bring about a more prosperous future.
Keynote
Chief Willie Sellars
Williams Lake First Nation (T’exelc)
Panellists:
Dr. Dara Kelly, Assistant Professor, Indigenous Business, SFU Beedie School of Business
Jay Mearns, Director of Business Development, Musqueam Capital Corporation
Doug Slater, Vice President, External and Indigenous Relations, FortisBC
Acting Chief Jackie Thomas, Saik’uz First Nation
Moderator: Kory Wilson, Executive Director, Indigenous Initiatives and Partnerships, BCIT