11:00 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.: Indigenous Artisans Marketplace
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.
11:00 a.m.: Registration & Coffee Connection
Pick up your badge, grab a coffee and connect with fellow attendees.
12:00 p.m.: Forum Opening
Host Remarks
Elder Blessing
Opening Performance
Lead Sponsor: Sodexo Canada
CEO Remarks: Tabatha Bull
12:35 p.m.: Bronze Award Category Award Presentations
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12:55 p.m.: Buffet Lunch
Enjoy a variety of dishes while networking with fellow attendees.
Presented by Motion Industries
1:30 p.m.: Mainstage Panel
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2:20 p.m.: Silver Award Category Presentation
Enjoy some refreshments and light snacks. This is your final chance to stop by the Indigenous artisan marketplace!
2:35 p.m.: Break & Marketplace
Enjoy some refreshments and light snacks.
3:10 p.m.: Roundtable Discussions
Advancing Indigenous Talent in the Workplace
Join this session to learn practical strategies for recruiting, retaining, and advancing Indigenous talent in the workforce. Explore challenges around self-identification and discover proven best practices to create inclusive and culturally safe work environments.
Strengthening Indigenous Procurement Partnerships
Join this session to learn the differences between project-based commitments and corporate-wide procurement strategies. Explore the challenges companies face in Indigenous procurement, and gain practical tools to navigate both approaches while building sustainable, long-term partnerships with Indigenous businesses.
Building Strong Community-Corporate Partnerships
Join this session to learn what successful community partnerships look like in practice. Hear about real experiences working with PAIR-certified companies, what economic development officers should look for in a partner, and how communities can prepare to build strong, mutually beneficial relationships—with clear expectations and return on investment.
Enhancing Your Reconciliation Action Plan Through PAIR
Join this session to learn how PAIR can strengthen your RAP plan through its three-phase framework and deeper commitment model. You’ll also meet key members of the PAIR team—verifiers, jury members, facilitators, and cultural awareness trainers—and gain clarity on how PAIR differs from RAP, helping your organization take its reconciliation goals further.
Getting to Gold – Advancing Your PAIR Certification
Join this session to learn the key steps your organization can take to move from Bronze or Silver to Gold PAIR certification. Hear directly from gold-certified companies about what it takes to deepen commitments, build lasting community relationships, and embed reconciliation throughout operations.
What to Know as You Begin Your PAIR Journey
Join this session to learn what to expect as your organization begins its PAIR certification at the Committed level. Explore the three-phase framework designed to support a thoughtful, flexible, and collaborative approach over a three-year timeline. From getting organized, to building internal engagement, to strengthening relationships with Indigenous communities—this session will guide you through each step of the journey.
4:45 p.m.: Gold Award Category Presentations
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5:00 p.m.: Networking Reception
End the event with a casual evening of entertainment, food, and networking. Connect with fellow attendees, CCIB board members, speakers, and staff. Tickets can be added when you register for the event.
