Central Forum and IWIL Award Dinner

Central Social at The Westin Harbour Castle

 Join us for a casual networking evening with forum attendees, CCIB board members, staff and speakers. Tickets can be purchased with your event registration.

We invite you to visit and explore the Indigenous Marketplace, which will feature a diverse selection of Indigenous artisans and businesses, offering unique products and showcasing local craftsmanship.

The Networking Lounge serves as a dedicated meeting space for attendees to connect, collaborate, and engage in meaningful discussions throughout the event. Use CCIB’s new event app to connect with attendees and book meetings in the Networking Lounge.

Registration & Coffee Connection

Host Welcome: 

Elder Blessing:

Opening Entertainment: 

CEO Remarks:

Forum Lead Sponsor Welcome: 

Navigating Uncertainty: Indigenous Business in Today’s Political Landscape

Buffet Lunch & Fireside Chat

Breakout Sessions

Empowering Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs: Strategies, Challenges, and Communication

Breaking Barriers: Navigating International, Provincial, and Treaty Trade

Economic Development: Indigenous-Led Development & Partnerships

Break 

Indigenous Sovereignty: Beyond DEI

Closing Remarks

Cocktail Reception

Host Welcome

Elder

Entertainment

Introduction to Keynote Speaker: Loblaws

Keynote Presentation: Honourable Nahanni Fontaine

Dinner

Dinner Entertainment 

Thank Entertainment 

CEO Remarks

Intro to LNG Canada Presenter

Tabatha Bull, CEO, CCIB

Award Category Presentation: Indigenous Women in Leadership 
Presented by: LNG Canada 

Closing Remarks