Tuesday, October 15, 2024
5 p.m. to 7 p.m. MDT | Pre-event
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MDT | Main event
Date and Time
Location
River Cree Resort and Casino
Enoch, AB
Event Overview
We are excited to invite you to a dynamic and enriching day dedicated to showcasing and advancing Indigenous entrepreneurship and procurement. Our event promises a comprehensive experience featuring:
- Indigenous Procurement Panel Discussions with Certified Indigenous Businesses, Indigenous Procurement Champions and Government representatives from Public Services and Procurement Canada, City of Edmonton and Yukon Territory.
- Indigenous Business Tradeshow: Experience a wide variety of goods and services that highlight the creativity and innovation within Indigenous communities.
To be added to a waiting list
for this event, please email
procurement@ccib.ca
Featured Speakers
Elder
Ann Campiou
Elder for Enoch
Master of Ceremonies
Holly Fortier
CEO/Founder, Nisto
Moderator
Philip Ducharme
VP, Entrepreneurship & Procurement, CCIB
Panelist
Stan Higgins
Owner, VersaPile Inc.
Panelist
Nella Sajlovic
Owner, Karhiio Consulting
Panelist
Sandy Sanderson
Owner/Operator, Askiy Mat Services
Panelist
Jenny Stephens
CEO, Total Trenchless
Moderator
Jordan Jolicoeur
CEO, Carvel Electric Ltd.
Panelist
Nicole Baker
Sr. Advisor of Community & Indigenous Engagement, Enbridge
Panelist
Derek Gelinas
Area Manager – Supply Chain Management, GDLS
Panelist
Mariana Welsh
Supply Chain Manager, ATCO
Panelist
Patrick Twinn
Director, Indigenous Relations,
ATB Financial
Moderator
Natalie Adams
Director, Supply Change™, CCIB
Panelist
Dolan Bogus
Outreach & Procurement Team Lead,
Procurement Assistance Canada,
PSPC – West Region
Panelist
Katy Mead
Director of Supply Services
Yukon Government
Panelist
Jennifer Smid
Director of Procurement
City of Edmonton
Day 1: October 15
Pre-event set up and reception.
Day 2: October 16
Full day procurement event agenda.
8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Registration & Tradeshow Opens
Light Breakfast served
9:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Welcome and Open Remarks
The Indigenous Procurement Event will commence with the opening blessings from Elder Ann Campiou in recognition for Enoch.
Holly Fortier will be leading the discussions at our event, ensuring a dynamic and insightful experience for all attendees.
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Certified Indigenous Business Panel
A panel discussion featuring Certified Indigenous Businesses sharing their successes and recommendations with regards to procurement opportunities within all supply chains of Canada and beyond. In addition, learn how innovation from Indigenous businesses is doing more than just fulfilling a contract requirement.
Moderator:
Philip Ducharme, VP, Entrepreneurship & Procurement, CCIB
Panelists:
Stan Higgins, Owner, VersaPile Inc.
Nella Sajlovic, Owner, Karhiio Consulting
Sandy Sanderson, Owner/Operator, Askiy Mat Services
Jenny Stephens, CEO, Total Trenchless
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Tradeshow and Networking
12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch Break
Indigenous Lunch Buffet and Entertainment
Entertainment:
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Certified Indigenous Business Panel
A panel discussion with Supply Change’s Indigenous Procurement Champions on how they implemented strategies and targets to increase Indigenous participation within their supply chains. Learn why including Indigenous businesses within their vendor base has made good business sense and what corporate Canada can do to become an Indigenous Procurement Champion and increase Indigenous procurement opportunities.
Moderator:
Jordan Jolicoeur, CEO, Carvel Electric Ltd.
Panelists:
Nicole Baker, Sr. Advisor of Community & Indigenous Engagement, Enbridge
Derek Gelinas, Area Manager – Supply Chain Management, GDLS
Mariana Welsh, Supply Chain Manager, ATCO
Patrick Twinn, Director, Indigenous Relations, ATB Financial
2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Tradeshow & Networking
Refreshment Break.
3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Government Procurement Panel
All levels of government have a responsibility to ensure that Indigenous businesses are full partners in procurement opportunities. Hear from government reps on policies and procedures that their respective governments have implemented and actioned to increase their procurement spend with Certified Indigenous Businesses.
Moderator:
Natalie Adams, Director, Supply Change™, CCIB
Panelists:
Dolan Bogus, Outreach & Procurement Team Lead, Procurement Assistance Canada, PSPC – West Region
Katy Mead, Director of Supply Services, Yukon Government
Jennifer Smid, Director of Procurement, City of Edmonton
4:45 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Closing Remarks
5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Tradeshow Takedown
Tradeshow Exhibitors
There are a limited number of tradeshow booths available for Certified Indigenous Business exhibitors.
Deadline to apply for a booth: Closed
Date and Time
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
5 p.m. to 7 p.m. MDT | Pre-event
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MDT | Main event
Location
River Cree Resort and Casino
Enoch, AB
